Description
Who We Are
BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.
Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.
Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.
About Commercial
Our Commercial organization leads our global sales and marketing strategies around the world. Our integrated team continues to solidify BioMarin’s commercial presence in the United States and Europe and is rapidly growing in other regions, such as Latin America, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
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. Over the course of 10 - 12 weeks our interns gain industry experience while working alongside our talented team on meaningful projects.
The US Value and Access organization is recruiting a self-motivated intern who will be contributing to the overall US Value and Access plan by supporting the market access strategies and advancing patient access to life-saving therapies.
The Intern will benefit from mentoring, coaching and side-by-side engagement with knowledgeable and experienced industry experts. Candidates will receive a hands-on learning experience in the Value and Access field. The experience will provide exposure to the medical, health economic and outcomes research (HEOR) and commercial functions within the BioMarin enterprise and prepare the candidate for a field-based HEOR liaison or managed market account management role.
JOB DESCRIPTION/PROJECT:
- Assist the cross-functional team in the development of US brand strategy and support its implementation.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to cultivate relationships with prioritized stakeholders by planning payer advisory boards and other payer engagement activities.
- Support the US Value & Access teams (Value & Access Strategy, Managed Market, and Market Access and Pricing Strategy) in developing resources / tools for customer engagements and provide insights to internal medical teams on evidence gaps relevant to specific accounts.
- Monitor emerging scientific evidence, market research and insights activities, and leverage clinical expertise to identify meaningful insights to US Value and Access teams.
- Support agency of record and third-party vendors to develop and execute promotional tactics in alignment with global and US brand strategy, as necessary.
- Gain an understanding of the various payer models and translate clinical and health economics data to deliver targeted value propositions to payer customers.
Required Qualifications/Eligibility:
- Currently enrolled as a full-time Doctor of Pharmacy degree student in an ACPE-accredited school or college of pharmacy during the 2025-2026 school year with anticipated graduation in 2027 or 2028.
- Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Must reside within United States borders and able to work remotely and travel to meetings as planned.
- Must be able to complete a 10-12 consecutive week internship between May and September
- Must be available to work full time, 40 hours a week.
Preferred Skills:
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Proven ability to work with a high level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills in order to maintain a high level of productivity to complete assignments on-time.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills for effectively engaging with all members of the company.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
Benefits of a BioMarin Internship:
- Paid hourly wage, paid company holidays, and sick time
- Apply skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to on-the-job experiences
- Comprehensive, value-added project(s)
- Develop skills specific to your major.
- Opportunities for professional development by building relationships and learning about other parts of the business.
- Participate in company all hands meetings, monthly community lunches
- Corporate office amenities such as: 24/7 on-site gym, coffee truck, snacks; if on-site
- Access to Employee Resource Groups
Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
In the U.S., the salary range for this position is $ 32 to $50 per hour, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
