Program Management Intern
Job Description
Who We Are:At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values. We know what it takes to be great, and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our purpose - to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options.
What We Do:Neurocrine Biosciences is a neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, endocrine and psychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, Parkinson's disease, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as clinical programs in multiple therapeutic areas. For three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. *in collaboration with AbbVie
About the Role:Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: NBIX) is offering the opportunity to gain project, program and portfolio management experience in the world of biotechnology. Our intern program offers exposure to organizational processes and best practices for management of drug development programs through the entire lifecycle from early development through regulatory approval. The Program Management team has a strong reputation in the industry for leading multi-disciplinary teams in developing new medicines and supporting the organization in strategic management of the portfolio and pipeline.
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Assist Program Managers with management of drug development programs, which may include project scheduling and timelines, Gantt charts, reporting, risk management, project documentation and meeting management.
Assist with development of new or improved processes for standardizing program and portfolio management practices.
Use specialized project management software, such as Smartsheet and OnePager, as well as Microsoft Office Suite, to create reports, timelines and diagrams to facilitate communication of program and portfolio status across the organization.
Interacting with diverse functions within the organization, including non-clinical and clinical development, pharmacology, drug substance and drug product development (CMC), regulatory affairs, quality and others.
Collaborating with a mentor team of cross-functional team members as well as the other interns in the class
Completing a special project and presenting the recommendations to senior management upon completion
Pursuing an undergraduate degree with an interest in biotechnology
Prior experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry would be an asset but is not required
Familiarity with biopharmaceutical technologies, physical and life sciences, product development, and regulatory approval processes is desirable
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to think creatively and be a team player
Offer flexibility with a willingness to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Bring to the Company a skill set complementary to its technology and development therapeutics
Interest in attending various program events, including social gatherings, career development workshops, and more
Ability to commit to a 10-week, full-time summer program
Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets employer.
We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don't line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.
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