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 significant experience in the world of biotechnology. Our intern program offers exposure to the grassroots patient advocacy function within a corporate affairs department. The Patient Engagement and Advocacy team has a strong reputation within the patient advocacy community and the biotechnology industry._
Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):

• Supporting a range of activities focused on patient advocacy initiatives at the state and local level, including:
• Developing systems to monitor social and traditional media, events, policy positions and press of select state and local patient advocacy organizations
• Within a larger team, participate in and contribute to internal state advocacy pilot programs that will include stakeholder mapping and the development of best practices
• Support grassroots advocacy initiatives relating to telehealth
• Interacting with Patient Engagement and Advocacy, Government Affairs, Policy and Communications teams within the company
• 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

Requirements:

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree with an interest in biotechnology
• Specific degree or field required: Communications, Public Relations, Advertising, Political Science or Marketing
• 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, but not required
• 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. This position is virtual

Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets employer.

As a condition of employment with Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. in the United States, you must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide valid proof of vaccination to the company.

Job Type: Full-time