New Product Commercialization Intern

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 new product planning experience in the world of biotechnology. This individual will support commercial input into early development as well as product and portfolio assessments across various modalities. The intern will have active participation in early commercial planning and market research for Neurocrine’s therapeutic candidates from early-stage clinical development through phase III. Key workstreams include market opportunity assessments and lifecycle prioritization for current and potential pipeline programs with emphasis on disease area understanding, competitive landscapes, unmet medical need, reimbursement environment and overall commercial attractiveness.

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Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):

• Will be involved in planning and execution of market research and analyses to maximize the value of product candidates and research programs in existing and new therapeutic areas

• Helps to define Target Product Profiles (TPPs) for cross-functional R&D teams developing novel therapeutic candidates to help inform asset opportunity

• Works in conjunction with Clinical Development and Medical Affairs, identify and gain insights from scientific thought leaders as needed to inform clinical and commercial development plans

• Participates in the development of revenue forecasts and risk-adjusted net present value (NPV) models for all portfolio compounds in collaboration with key business partners (Finance, Clinical Development, etc.)

• Partner with cross-functional colleagues to help support lifecycle management (LCM) activities and decision-making

• Provide customer insights and recommendations to help inform clinical development including formulations, dosing, desired endpoints, evidence generation plans and other elements impacting product value proposition and overall commercial viability

• Monitors competitive therapies of relevance to Neurocrine to allow development teams to react to new information by strengthening underlying product candidate profiles

• Completing a special project and presenting the recommendations to senior management upon completion of the internship

Requirements:

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree with an interest in biotechnology

• Familiarity with biopharmaceutical technologies, physical and life sciences, product development, and regulatory approval processes is desirable

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Knowledge and experience with Excel and PowerPoint

• Ability to think creatively and be a team player

• Offer flexibility with a willingness to work on multiple projects simultaneously

• Interest in attending various program events, including social gatherings, career development workshops, and more

• Ability to commit to a 10-12 week full-time summer program

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

We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don’t line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.