Summer Intern - CMC Strategy & Portfolio Management

At Harmony Biosciences, we specialize in developing and delivering treatments for rare neurological diseases that others often overlook. We believe that where empathy and innovation meet, a better life can begin for people living with neurological diseases. Our team of experts from a wide variety of disciplines and experiences is driven by our shared conviction that innovative science translates into therapeutic possibilities for patients, who are at the heart of everything we do.

Harmony Biosciences culture is defined by our core values – keeping patients at the heart of all we do, acting with integrity and ethics, working with a one-team attitude, leading with the science as we identify clinical possibilities, and delivering excellence. 

This summer internship at Harmony offers a unique perspective into a rare-disease focused biotech company. Our internship program will provide you the opportunity to work on real-world projects, as well as network with people at Harmony through various events and activities.

Summary of Internship: 

This position will work on the Chemistry, Manufacturing, & Controls (CMC) Strategy & Portfolio Management team in the Technical Operations department at Harmony. CMC Strategy & Portfolio Management is responsible for:

• Providing leadership to cross-functional teams responsible for developing and executing product-specific integrated CMC strategies, which include manufacturing, testing, and releasing drug to support clinical & commercial supply.  
• Driving corporate research & development (R&D) and commercial objectives, incorporating all CMC elements.
• Developing & implementing tools and templates to improve operational efficiencies across the portfolio.

This internship will work on one or more projects in the areas of: evaluation and optimization of operational processes related to progressing CMC programs from development through commercialization and on-going supply of drug

This position will be responsible for:

• Process Mapping: mapping out processes that support CMC operations to identify bottlenecks and propose improved ways of working.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Compile, review, and analyze data using relevant tools and software.
• Documentation: Present findings in summary report/presentation, author Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and/or guidelines.
• Gather metrics and support analysis and publishing of data.

There may also be other projects and initiatives within the team that may require support. 

Requirements:  

• Minimum age for all candidates must be at least 18 years or older 
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university as a rising sophomore, junior or senior; Biological or Chemical Engineering major preferred
• Must be proficient in use of MS Excel, MS Power Point, MS Teams
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills including flexibility, collaboration and inclusion skills, and ability to work in a team environment
• Candidates must have strong written and verbal communication skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIORNMENT:

• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision.
• Manual dexterity required to use computers, tablets, and cell phone.
• Continuous sitting for prolonged periods.

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