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Intern, Analyst, Global Quality Strategy and Business Operations

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Jan 2026
💰 $100,000/yr($64,000/yr$100,000/yr)

About the role

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 Technical Operations

BioMarin’s Technical Operations group is responsible for creating our drugs for use in clinical trials and for scaling production of those drugs for the commercial market. These engineers, technicians, scientists and support staff build and maintain BioMarin’s cutting-edge manufacturing processes and sites, provide quality assurance and quality control to ensure we meet regulatory standards, and procure the needed goods and services to support manufacturing and coordinating the worldwide movement of our drugs to patients.

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. We are seeking a high-caliber Strategy and Business Operations Intern to support strategic analysis and operating model clarity within a Global Quality Organization. This role works closely with Global Quality Senior Leadership and will enable stronger enterprise-wide decision making.  This is a thinking-heavy role. The ideal candidate is comfortable with ambiguity, enjoys structured problem-solving, and can translate analysis into executive-ready outputs. Candidates may be asked to complete a short analytical exercise (case study) as part of the interview process. JOB DESCRIPTION/PROJECT:
  • Strategic Analysis and Modeling 
    • Support the development of financial and capacity models for Quality Control laboratories to assess current-state network capabilities and constraints over the 10-year forecast
    • Analyze cost drivers, capacity bottlenecks, and scaling dynamics to inform strategic planning
    • Partner with Finance to build directional, decision-supporting models rather than precision accounting tools
  • Operating Model & Governance Mapping and Assessment 
    • Help document decision-making governance within the Global Quality Organization
    • Map key decisions, forums, ownership, and escalation paths in supporting of embedding Decision Done Right (DAI) decision making model
    • Identify areas of overlap, friction, or ambiguity in existing governance structures
Required Skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem-structuring skills
  • Excellent written communication, able to synthesize information and communicate clearly and concisely.
  • Strong working knowledge of Excel (models, pivots, scenario analysis)
  • Comfortable working with incomplete information and evolving scope
  • Highly organized, self-directed, and intellectually curious
  • Sound judgement, discretion and follow-through
Desired Skills:
  • Experience with financial modelling
Qualifications/Eligibility:
  • Master’s Candidate pursuing a degree in economics, engineering, life sciences or related field or MBA Candidate. 
  • 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 rel

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