Summer Intern, Supplier Quality

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq{{:}}  ARWR) is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company that develops medicines that treat intractable diseases by silencing the genes that cause them. Using a broad portfolio of RNA chemistries and efficient modes of delivery, Arrowhead therapies trigger the RNA interference mechanism to induce rapid, deep, and durable knockdown of target genes. RNA interference, or RNAi, is a mechanism present in living cells that inhibits the expression of a specific gene, thereby affecting the production of a specific protein. Arrowhead’s RNAi-based therapeutics leverage this natural pathway of gene silencing.

Arrowhead is focused on developing innovative drugs for diseases with a genetic basis, typically characterized by the overproduction of one or more proteins that are involved with disease. The depth and versatility of our RNAi technologies enables us to potentially address conditions in virtually any therapeutic area and pursue disease targets that are not otherwise addressable by small molecules and biologics. Arrowhead is leading the field in bringing the promise of RNAi to address diseases outside of the liver, and our clinical pipeline includes disease targets in the liver and lung with a promising pipeline of preclinical candidates.

Arrowhead’s corporate headquarters is in Pasadena, CA with research and development teams in Madison, WI & San Diego, CA, and a state of the art manufacturing facility in Verona, WI.  Our employees are nimble, science-driven innovators who are collaborating to bring new therapies to patients in need. 

The Position

The Intern, Supplier Quality Assurance will support quality operations at Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals by assisting with supplier qualification, Approved Supplier List (ASL) accuracy, and supplier quality metrics. This internship offers hands-on exposure to supplier quality management within a regulated pharmaceutical environment and provides the opportunity to work with quality systems, documentation, and cross-functional stakeholders. The intern’s contributions will help strengthen supplier oversight, support raw material qualification activities, and drive continuous improvement efforts.

This is an 11-week Summer Internship Program paying $21.00 per hour and requires full-time, onsite work five days per week at the designated location.

Responsibilities

• Review GMP supplier and service provider information within Veeva Supplier Organizations and Microsoft D365 to ensure alignment with qualification procedures.
• Verify that supplier licenses, regulatory registrations, compliance statements, and supporting documentation are current and complete, and request updates as needed.
• Confirm that supplier categorization and risk levels align with applicable SOP requirements.
• Request and track statements from suppliers and manufacturers for raw materials.
• Scan, upload, and properly categorize executed documents within the electronic document management system (EDMS) and route for verification and approval.
• Assist with preparation, updating, review, and routing of quality procedural documents.
• Support raw material qualification projects to help ensure timelines and deliverables remain on track.
• Assist with QA activities and special projects as needed.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled student at an accredited university or college pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in the Life Sciences or a related discipline.
• Ability to communicate professionally and consistently with external suppliers and service providers.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic computer proficiency, including experience with Microsoft Office or similar productivity tools.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.

Preferred

• Experience using Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, and SmartSheet.
• Prior exposure to an electronic document management system (EDMS) in a regulated environment.
• Exposure to supplier quality, supply chain quality, or supplier quality metrics.
• Interest in quality assurance, supplier management, or pharmaceutical quality systems.
• Strong analytical mindset with an interest in using data to support continuous improvement.

Wisconsin pay range {{:}} $9,240 USD - $9,240 USD

Arrowhead provides competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package.   

All applicants must have authorization to work in the US for a company.   

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