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Intern, Corporate Affairs

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
sick time
United States, California, San Rafael
Feb 11, 2026
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 Corporate Groups It takes a village, and at BioMarin our corporate groups are the people behind our success. Groups such as IT, Finance, Legal, Global Compliance & Ethics, and our People Team provide foundational support of all areas of operation at BioMarin. 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 Corporate Affairs function includes the Corporate Communications and Patient Advocacy departments. The purpose of Corporate Affairs is to help the world see the impact of BioMarin's science and medicines for the patients who count on us, amplifying stories and events that increase awareness of our medicines and partnering with patient communities to integrate their perspectives into everything we do. JOB DESCRIPTION/PROJECT: Reporting to the Executive Director of Product Communications and Media, the Intern, Corporate Affairs will spend time learning from and supporting team members in both Corporate Communications and Patient Advocacy. The person in this role will work to understand and play a role in how Corporate Affairs collaborates with key business partners in Marketing, Government Affairs, R&D and other functions. Our goal is to provide a holistic experience of working in Corporate Affairs and enable this individual to contribute to the full spectrum of the function's purpose. Required Skills: Demonstrated interest in the healthcare/biopharma sector Eagerness to learn about the roles, responsibilities and impact of team members across Corporate Communications and Patient Advocacy Ability to collaborate work as part of a team in a fast-paced dynamic environment Strong writing skills Desired Skills: Proficiency in Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, Outlook, CoPilot, etc.) Basic understanding of social media and other digital channels Qualifications/Eligibility: Student in their 3^rd or 4^th year of Undergrad or Graduate Student pursuing a degree in Public Health, Political Science, Marketing, Business Administration or Life Sciences. Must be available to work full time, 40 hours a week. Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. based university or college and enrolled in the fall term after the completion of the internship OR have graduated within 1 year of the start of the program. Must be able to relocate if necessary and work at the designated site for the duration of the internship for on-site, hybrid roles, with the expectation of 2-3 days on site per week. 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 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 $ 24 to $ 32 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.