Intern- Business Development

The SKLSI Summer Internship Program is designed to welcome college students to learn about the biopharma industry and engage with various function groups at a global pharmaceutical company. The Business Development (BD) team plays a critical role at SKLSI as they drive strategic growth objectives for the company through engaging in various types of transactions (e.g., licensing partnerships, strategic collaborations, and merger & acquisitions). Working alongside colleagues from different function groups and geographies, the BD team will evaluate numerous projects simultaneously, carefully analyzing potential market opportunities, product / technology differentiation, and ultimate fit with SKLSI's portfolio strategy.

The Business Development Summer Intern will assist the BD team with a variety of duties, ranging from comprehensive industry research, evaluation of commercial & pipeline assets, valuation analyses, and document creation (e.g., internal & external presentations, legal, etc.). Furthermore, the intern is expected to assist with administrative tasks while shadowing team members in strategic discussions. The intern will be involved in project-based work that will allow them the opportunity to learn how a pharmaceutical company sets forward a strategic growth plan and ultimately executes that strategy. The intern, in collaboration with SKLSI team members, will develop goals at the beginning of the internship to help define structure while maintaining flexibility to align with the interests of the intern. This internship is a great opportunity for someone interested in strategic decision making and deal execution in the pharmaceutical sector while engaging in a fun, meaningful, and hands-on work experience over the summer. This is a paid internship located at the Paramus, NJ facility.

Understand the overall purpose of the company, including the brand, customer, patient, product goals, and other aspects of the business
• Assist in the evaluation of commercial and clinical stage assets for licensing or M&A purposes
• Create landscape overviews of industry trends & identify potential opportunities using curated databases and publicly available information alongside AI resources available at SKLSI
• Contribute during team meetings and strategic discussions (internal & external) to gain exposure to the execution process of implementing strategic growth initiatives
• Be comfortable asking questions and able to take initiative without supervision - maximize your contributions to SKLSI and your own educational experience by staying actively engaged and determined
• Multitask effectively and be highly organized with a strong focus on accuracy
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, resourcefulness, and alignment with SKLSI company values in all interactions
• Possess strong interpersonal relationship skills and maintain clear communication with BD colleagues and Department Head (must have excellent written and verbal communication skills)
• Respond to requests to support various projects and perform administrative tasks that may arise
• Complete a capstone project or final presentation summarizing internship contributions and key learnings

• Must be at least 18 years of age and authorized to work in the U.S. legally
• Have the ability to complete an internship that runs 10 weeks over the summer (must be on site)
• High School Diploma
• Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. based college/university pursuing a Bachelor's degree
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred
• Demonstrated enrollment / completion of business and/or science related classes
• Preference given to past work experience or internships in the biopharma industry and/or in a project-based strategy role
• Passionate about learning business development and gain real world, hands-on experience in a fast-paced global biotech organization
• Highly organized and meticulous with strong focus on accuracy
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to provide urgent required functional support to meet dynamic business needs
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills