Intern, Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSD) Marketing
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc., San Rafael, CA, United States
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.
About This Role We are looking for a motivated, detail‑oriented marketing intern to support LSD marketing efforts for two rare disease brands: MPS and CLN2. This internship offers hands‑on experience in email marketing, brand execution, and early launch readiness.
The marketing intern will collaborate with US and global marketing, sales, medical/legal/regulatory, and operational cross‑functional partners to help ensure communications are on‑brand, accurate, and meaningful to the rare disease community.
Responsibilities
Email Marketing Campaigns
Help plan and execute email marketing campaigns across MPS and CLN2 brands (inclusive of personal promotion and non‑personal promotion)
Support the full email process from strategy, content development, operational set‑up, and review of deployments and post‑send optimization
Assist with ensuring emails reach the right audiences
Ensure messaging reflects current brand priorities, approved clinical data, and the needs of HCPs in the rare disease space
Institutional Readiness Starter Kit
Help develop a practical institutional "starter kit" for hospitals/sites of care to prepare for patient intake, treatment workflows, and overall patient care
Work with internal teams including marketing, sales, clinical coordinators, medical and operations to gather and organize both clinical and non‑clinical assets, and create new marketing assets as needed
Track inputs, timelines, and revisions to keep materials moving forward and approved for use
Help organize and maintain asset repositories for easy access and version control
Additional exposure to launch planning of an impending pipeline product
Project Recap Presentation
Key learnings and insights from supporting real‑world brand execution
Address how projects improved impact for the brand
A launch material optimization proposal grounded in brand strategy and stakeholder feedback
Qualifications
Student currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in marketing, business, communications, life sciences, or related fields
Strong interest in brand marketing and product management, ideally within healthcare or life sciences
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple assets and timelines
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
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 and work at the designated site 2‑3 days per week for the duration of the internship
Preferred Qualifications
Prior exposure to brand marketing, agency work, or content development
Familiarity with regulated or complex categories (e.g., healthcare, biotech, specialty products)
Interest in how marketing strategy translates into tangible in‑market materials
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 projects
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 and 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.
Salary & Compensation 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 may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
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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.
About This Role We are looking for a motivated, detail‑oriented marketing intern to support LSD marketing efforts for two rare disease brands: MPS and CLN2. This internship offers hands‑on experience in email marketing, brand execution, and early launch readiness.
The marketing intern will collaborate with US and global marketing, sales, medical/legal/regulatory, and operational cross‑functional partners to help ensure communications are on‑brand, accurate, and meaningful to the rare disease community.
Responsibilities
Email Marketing Campaigns
Help plan and execute email marketing campaigns across MPS and CLN2 brands (inclusive of personal promotion and non‑personal promotion)
Support the full email process from strategy, content development, operational set‑up, and review of deployments and post‑send optimization
Assist with ensuring emails reach the right audiences
Ensure messaging reflects current brand priorities, approved clinical data, and the needs of HCPs in the rare disease space
Institutional Readiness Starter Kit
Help develop a practical institutional "starter kit" for hospitals/sites of care to prepare for patient intake, treatment workflows, and overall patient care
Work with internal teams including marketing, sales, clinical coordinators, medical and operations to gather and organize both clinical and non‑clinical assets, and create new marketing assets as needed
Track inputs, timelines, and revisions to keep materials moving forward and approved for use
Help organize and maintain asset repositories for easy access and version control
Additional exposure to launch planning of an impending pipeline product
Project Recap Presentation
Key learnings and insights from supporting real‑world brand execution
Address how projects improved impact for the brand
A launch material optimization proposal grounded in brand strategy and stakeholder feedback
Qualifications
Student currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in marketing, business, communications, life sciences, or related fields
Strong interest in brand marketing and product management, ideally within healthcare or life sciences
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple assets and timelines
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
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 and work at the designated site 2‑3 days per week for the duration of the internship
Preferred Qualifications
Prior exposure to brand marketing, agency work, or content development
Familiarity with regulated or complex categories (e.g., healthcare, biotech, specialty products)
Interest in how marketing strategy translates into tangible in‑market materials
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 projects
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 and 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.
Salary & Compensation 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 may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
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