Intern - Discovery Medicine/Clinical Science

BioMarin is the world leader in delivering therapeutics that provide meaningful advances to patients who live with serious and life-threatening rare genetic diseases. We target diseases that lack effective therapies and affect relatively small numbers of patients, many of whom are children. These conditions are often inherited, difficult to diagnose, progressively debilitating and have few, if any, treatment options. BioMarin will continue to focus on advancing therapies that are the first or best of their kind.

BioMarin’s Research & Development group is responsible for everything from research and discovery to post-market clinical development. Research & Development involves all bench and clinical research and the associated groups that support those endeavors. Our teams work on developing first-in-class and best-in-class therapeutics that provide meaningful advances to patients who live with rare diseases. Come join our team and make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives.

SUMMARY:

The BioMarin Summer Internship Program will enable students to gain valuable experience and knowledge of the processes and systems within BioMarin, while gaining an insight into the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.

The individual will work as part of the Discovery Medicine group as part of the effort to identify and research potential clinical indications or technical platforms for early stage development at BioMarin. This group evaluates research and development proposals for clinical feasibility and fit with BioMarin pipeline. This is a small group within Clinical Sciences that has direct interface with Research, Translational Sciences and Business Development.

JOB DESCRIPTION/PROJECT:

To qualify for this position, the applicant should have a science background, interested in post-graduate life sciences or medical school, and a desire to understand how basic science and technology platforms can be utilized in the development of new medical entities. It is envisioned that this individual will work in a small group, with frequent discussions and updates of programs across the portfolio.

Required Skills:

• Ability to work independently with a curious nature and an interest in making important advances in treating diseases in high unmet needs.
• The group will be charged with critical review and testing of assumptions, of which the applicant will be an active member.

Desired Skills:

• Basic investigatory skills, namely literature searches, key research papers, prior clinical development are important.

Qualifications/Eligibility:

• Life sciences major or graduate considering or applying for post-graduate degree
• Analytical skills, critical thought, comfortable with basic statistics
• Basic computer skills; capable of investigation with a white board
• Comfortable interacting with several clinical and scientific functions
• Student must be returning to school in the Fall Term OR has graduated within the 1 year of the start of the program.
• Must be available to work full-time, 40 hours a week.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship.
• Able to work remotely within United States

Benefits of a BioMarin Internship:

• Fully remote/virtual experience; company owned laptop provided for the duration of the internship program.
• Gain hands-on experience in the daily operation of a commercial biotech company.
• Apply skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to on-the-job experiences
• Comprehensive, value-added project(s).
• Work in teams and with colleagues in a professional environment.
• Develop skills specific to your major.
• Opportunities for professional development by building relationships and learning about other parts of the business.
• Weekly Speaker Seminar Series with Executive Staff.

At BioMarin, we are passionate about making a big impact on rare patient populations, and this takes the widest possible range of ideas. To find solutions for the patients we serve, our workforce must represent diversity in all its forms.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.