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BioMarin Pharmaceutical

SACNAS 2026 Conference Attendees

Location: San Rafael, United States

Workstyle: Hybrid

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Please ONLY apply to this posting if you are attending the  SACNAS Event in Long Beach October 28 – October 31, 2026

Location:         San Francisco Bay Area, location can also vary in the US if role is fully remote.

Duration:         10 to 12 weeks during the summer months

Salary:               $24 – $50, actual salary is based on level of education recently completed; housing and relocation stipend based on eligibility.

About BioMarin

BioMarin is a leading, global rare disease biotechnology company focused on delivering medicines for people living with genetically defined conditions.

Internship Overview

The BioMarin Summer Internship Program provides students with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry while contributing to meaningful projects that support our mission. Interns work alongside experienced scientists, clinicians, and business professionals, gaining exposure to real-world challenges and innovative approaches to drug development.

Throughout the program, interns participate in professional development activities, networking opportunities, leadership speaker sessions, mentorship experiences, and an end-of-summer project presentation. Interns are supported by dedicated managers and mentors who provide guidance, coaching, and opportunities for growth.

Potential Areas of Opportunity

Summer internship opportunities may be available across all four functions: Research and Development, Technical Operations, Corporate Groups and Commercial. Areas of opportunity include, but not limited to:

  • Research & Early Development
  • Clinical Development
  • Clinical Operations
  • Clinical Pharmacology
  • Global Medical Affairs
  • Regulatory Affairs
  • Data Science & Analytics
  • Bioinformatics and Computational Sciences
  • Translational Sciences
  • Drug Discovery
  • Project Management
  • Biometrics, Statistics, and Data Management
  • Scientific and Business Operations
  • Supply Chain
  • Human Resources
  • Finance
  • IT
  • Business Development, Commercial, Marketing
  • Legal
  • Corporate Affairs

Opportunities vary each year based on business needs and organizational priorities.

Qualifications

  • Candidates must be currently pursuing, or recently have graduated within one year, with one of the following degrees at an accredited university:
    • Bachelor’s Degree (Undergraduate)
    • Master’s Degree
    • MBA
    • JD
    • PharmD
    • PhD
  • Available to work full-time (40 hours per week) throughout the internship program.
  • Candidates who can work at the designated internship location and relocate if necessary for onsite or hybrid opportunities.
  • Strong academic performance and demonstrated interest in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, healthcare, business, or a related field.
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Availability to work full-time during the internship period.

What You’ll Gain

As a BioMarin intern, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Work on impactful projects that support the development of therapies for patients with serious genetic diseases.
  • Learn from industry leaders and subject matter experts.
  • Build professional skills through mentorship and networking.
  • Gain exposure to the drug development lifecycle and biotechnology industry.
  • Develop meaningful connections with peers and professionals across the organization.
  • Present your work to the broader BioMarin community at the Internship Poster Session.

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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Recruitment Fraud Alert Notice

Please be aware of fraud or scams from individuals, organizations and/or internet sites claiming to represent BioMarin in recruitment activities. We have an established recruitment process which is required for all posted positions by BioMarin prior to issuing an offer of employment. This BioMarin process requires formal interviews conducted live with personnel representing BioMarin and never requires payments or fees from job applicants. BioMarin does not conduct interviews via texting tools such as RingCentral.

In the event you receive a suspicious email message about recruiting on behalf of BioMarin, unless it’s from a BioMarin authorized recruiting partner, do not provide any personal information or pay any fees. Qualified and interested candidates should apply to current openings directly through this BioMarin website. BioMarin accepts no responsibility for any costs or charges incurred as a result of fraudulent activity.

If you have lost money or provided your personal identifying information, please contact your bank and report the matter to the FBI via www.ic3.gov. We would also suggest you notify your local police department and monitor your credit.

For more information on how to recognize and report phishing scams visit: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-recognize-and-avoid-phishing-scams or https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2023/01/looking-job-scammers-might-be-looking-you

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.

If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Applicant_accommodations@bmrn.com with your request.
This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.

BioMarin Pharmaceutical does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies and we will not be responsible for any fees related to resumes that are unsolicited. We handle all recruiting through our Talent Acquisition team – please do not contact hiring managers directly. Agencies who wish to offer their services to BioMarin Pharmaceutical may contact us at talentacquisition@bmrn.com.
Applicants, please do not use this email address to submit resumes – if you do so, you will be redirected to apply through the website.

Click here to review “EEO Is The Law” poster. Click here to review the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Statement. Click here to review the Notification of Employee Rights under Federal Labor Laws.