Intern, Patient Advocacy

Neurodegenerative diseases are one of the largest medical challenges of our time. Denali Therapeutics is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing breakthrough therapies for neurodegenerative diseases through our deep commitment to degeneration biology and principles of translational medicine. Denali is founded on the collaboration of leading scientists, industry experts, and investors who share the vision that scientific discovery energetically applied to translational medicine is the key to delivering effective therapies to patients. Our purpose is core to supporting the patient community, which is the key driver of the advocacy team at Denali. 

 

The Opportunity

Denali is seeking a motivated bachelor or graduate student for a Patient Advocacy internship position to gain meaningful experience in advocacy engagement, including communications and policy efforts. This is a great opportunity to work closely with both internal Denali functions and externally with the patient advocacy community across the disease areas of Denali’s focus. These disease communities include rare lysosomal storage disorders, ALS, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to work independently while collaborating with teams on key projects and contribute to our external communication strategies and policy efforts. This individual must be self-driven, organized, collaborative, a strong communicator and have a passion to drive change.  

 

Responsibilities

• Work under supervision of Denali Director of Advocacy 
• Through independent research and discussions, support our understanding of disease community’s key stakeholders and influencers
• Support external and internal communication efforts – social media and digital strategy to engage patient & advocacy community
• Develop standing processes and internal resources to better equip teams to seek patient/caregiver engagement 

 

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent industry experience preferred
• Candidates pursuing a communications or health policy career 
• Energetic, result-driven, self-starter who enjoys engaging teams 

 

Denali is committed to its core company value of unity by creating a diverse and inclusive environment.  We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other federal, state or local protected class.

The expected wage for this position based on the South San Francisco California office location is $20.96 per hour for BA/BS.  Paid holiday time off is based on Denali's designated holidays.  Interns who live more than 50 miles away from the office are eligible for an additional housing stipend.  

*This compensation and benefits information is based on Denali’s good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. 

 

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