What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Operations Intern position at Corden Pharma - A Full-Service CDMO?
CordenPharma is a leading full-service Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) specializing in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, drug products (DPs), and packaging. With around 3,000 employees worldwide, we help pharmaceutical and biotech companies manufacture medicines with the ultimate goal of improving people’s lives.
Our network, spanning Europe and the U.S., provides flexible and specialized solutions across six technology platforms: Peptides, Lipids & Carbohydrates, Injectables, Highly Potent & Oncology, Small Molecules, and Oligonucleotides. We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to delivering the highest quality products for patient well-being.
Our People Vision
We strive for excellence. We share our passion. Together, we make a difference in patients' lives.
Summary
Apply concrete experiences and abstract principals to chemical manufacturing and/or development activities. Perform simulations, scale-up calculations, investigations, and laboratory work, and/or evaluate manufacturing data, perform statistical analysis, and write technical reports of manufacturing campaigns. Potential to propose and implement process improvements. Become familiar with cGMP operations and documentation. Demonstrate problem-solving skills within interdisciplinary team environments. Acquire new skills and expand competency in support of project goals.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
None.
Safety & Environmental Responsibilities
Every individual is personally responsible for the safety and environmental aspects of their activities in the workplace. Each employee is expected to perform their job duties in a safe manner utilizing all their knowledge, training, ability, and experience.
Quality Responsibilities
Corden Pharma Colorado (CPC) is a manufacturer of a variety of pharmaceutical products. In following Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Corden Pharma Colorado manufactures in accordance with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), International Council for Harmonisation Q7 (ICH), and other global regulations as applicable. This is critical as it is our mission to not place patients at risk due to inadequate safety, quality, or efficacy. CPC’s Quality Management System, which incorporates cGMP, is designed to deliver this quality objective. Attainment is produced through the requisite participation and commitment of all staff across departments and at all levels within the company.
cGMP is the part of Quality Management System ensuring products are consistently produced to accurate quality standards. Adherence to clearly defined procedures, in compliance with the principles of cGMP, is required when performing operations across Corden Pharma Colorado.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
Attainment of Sophomore (Junior preferred) standing at an accredited postsecondary institution.
Language Skills
Demonstrates the ability to interpret and apply standard accounting and business documentation, along with strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with colleagues and management.
Mathematical Skills
Demonstrates the ability to apply practical judgment in executing instructions provided in written, verbal, or visual formats, and effectively address problems involving multiple variables within standardized business environments.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply problem solving to assigned tasks.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit; work with hands; talk and hear; taste and smell; and operate a computer. The employee is occasionally required to reach above shoulder height; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, low levels of toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
CORE COMPETENCIES
These are the specific areas of knowledge, skill and ability that are important for successful job performance. They must be job related and consistent with business necessity.
Actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.
Benefits
Corden Pharma provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Corden Pharma embraces fair hiring practices.
This post will expire June 1, 2026
Our network, spanning Europe and the U.S., provides flexible and specialized solutions across six technology platforms: Peptides, Lipids & Carbohydrates, Injectables, Highly Potent & Oncology, Small Molecules, and Oligonucleotides. We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to delivering the highest quality products for patient well-being.
Our People Vision
We strive for excellence. We share our passion. Together, we make a difference in patients' lives.
Summary
Apply concrete experiences and abstract principals to chemical manufacturing and/or development activities. Perform simulations, scale-up calculations, investigations, and laboratory work, and/or evaluate manufacturing data, perform statistical analysis, and write technical reports of manufacturing campaigns. Potential to propose and implement process improvements. Become familiar with cGMP operations and documentation. Demonstrate problem-solving skills within interdisciplinary team environments. Acquire new skills and expand competency in support of project goals.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Cultivate skills to support active pharmaceutical ingredient development and/or manufacturing
- Demonstrate initiative and a commitment to self-directed learning in accounting and business practices
- Collaborate with supervisors, mentors, and team members to achieve assigned objectives and deadlines
- Develop and apply skills supporting accounting processes, financial analysis, and business operations
- Prepare and deliver a summary presentation outlining key learnings and contributions at the conclusion of the assignment
None.
Safety & Environmental Responsibilities
Every individual is personally responsible for the safety and environmental aspects of their activities in the workplace. Each employee is expected to perform their job duties in a safe manner utilizing all their knowledge, training, ability, and experience.
Quality Responsibilities
Corden Pharma Colorado (CPC) is a manufacturer of a variety of pharmaceutical products. In following Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Corden Pharma Colorado manufactures in accordance with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), International Council for Harmonisation Q7 (ICH), and other global regulations as applicable. This is critical as it is our mission to not place patients at risk due to inadequate safety, quality, or efficacy. CPC’s Quality Management System, which incorporates cGMP, is designed to deliver this quality objective. Attainment is produced through the requisite participation and commitment of all staff across departments and at all levels within the company.
cGMP is the part of Quality Management System ensuring products are consistently produced to accurate quality standards. Adherence to clearly defined procedures, in compliance with the principles of cGMP, is required when performing operations across Corden Pharma Colorado.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
Attainment of Sophomore (Junior preferred) standing at an accredited postsecondary institution.
Language Skills
Demonstrates the ability to interpret and apply standard accounting and business documentation, along with strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with colleagues and management.
Mathematical Skills
Demonstrates the ability to apply practical judgment in executing instructions provided in written, verbal, or visual formats, and effectively address problems involving multiple variables within standardized business environments.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply problem solving to assigned tasks.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit; work with hands; talk and hear; taste and smell; and operate a computer. The employee is occasionally required to reach above shoulder height; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, low levels of toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
CORE COMPETENCIES
These are the specific areas of knowledge, skill and ability that are important for successful job performance. They must be job related and consistent with business necessity.
- Knowledge and ability applying problem-solving as demonstrated with schoolwork performance and work experience
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite and Visual Basic
- Ability to perform accurate calculations and report results relevant to assigned accounting and business activities
- Foundational understanding of data analysis and problem-solving techniques
- Ability to analyze information, identify issues, and support effective decision-making
- Strong skills in preparing clear, concise, and professional business reports
Actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching - Corden Pharma will contribute 100% of the first 6% - 100% vested after 2 years of service
- Accident Plan
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Insurance PPO/HSA
- Hospital Indemnity Plan
- ID Theft Protection
- Life Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Program
- Vacation – Three Weeks 1st Year
- Vision Insurance
Corden Pharma provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Corden Pharma embraces fair hiring practices.
This post will expire June 1, 2026
Salary : $23 - $25