2026 Summer Intern | Patient Marketing

Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, and with offices in Boston, Massachusetts, and Dublin, Ireland, Ionis has been at work for more than three decades discovering medical breakthroughs that have redefined life for people with serious diseases. We’re pioneers in RNA-targeted medicines, and our platform continues to revolutionize drug discovery and transform lives for patients with unmet needs.  With multiple marketed medicines and a leading pipeline in neurology, cardiology and select areas of high patient needs, we continue to drive innovation in RNA therapies in addition to advancing new approaches in gene editing to provide greater value to patients and are well positioned financially to deliver on our strategic goals.

At Ionis, we pride ourselves on cultivating a challenging, motivating and rewarding environment that fosters innovation and scientific excellence. We know that our success is a direct result of the exceptional talents and dedication of our employees. 

With an unprecedented opportunity to change the course of human health, we look to add diverse individuals, skill sets and perspectives to our exceptional team. We continue to invest time, money and energy into making our onsite, hybrid and remote work environments a place where solid and lasting relationships are built and where our culture and employees can thrive. 

We’re building on our rich history, and we believe our greatest achievements are ahead of us. If you’re passionate about the opportunity to have meaningful impact on patients in need, we invite you to apply and join us. Experience and contribute to our unique culture while you develop and expand your career!

Patient Marketing

SUMMARY:

This summer internship offers a hands-on opportunity to support patient marketing and digital engagement efforts for donidalorsen, a recently launched therapy and cornerstone asset in the Ionis portfolio. As Ionis continues to evolve as a fully integrated biotech company, this role will contribute to strengthening patient-centric communication channels and enhancing the overall patient experience in a rare disease setting.

Reporting to the Patient Marketing Lead, the Summer Intern, Patient Marketing will support ongoing post-launch initiatives with a focus on social media channel optimization, content strategy, moderation, and customer experience platform refinement

ABOUT THE DISEASE & THERAPY:

Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare genetic disease characterized by unpredictable and potentially life-threatening swelling of the arms, legs, face, gastrointestinal tract, and throat. donidalorsen, a plasma kallikrein (PKK) inhibitor, was developed to help prevent HAE attacks by targeting a key driver of inflammation. Following its launch, Ionis remains focused on ensuring patients receive clear, meaningful, and supportive communications throughout their treatment journey.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The intern will support the patient marketing team across several post-launch priorities, including:

• Social Media Channel Management & Optimization
• Support ongoing management and optimization of patient-facing social media channels
• Assist with content scheduling, performance tracking, and insights reporting
• Help monitor and moderate comments and messages in accordance with compliance and safety guidelines
• Support social listening efforts to identify trends and patient needs
• Moderation & Community Engagement
• Assist with daily moderation workflows and documentation
• Help identify opportunities to improve patient engagement and responsiveness
• Customer Experience Platform Support
• Assist in fine-tuning patient communication streams across customer experience platforms
• Support optimization of patient journeys, messaging cadence, and channel performance
• Help test and document enhancements to digital communication workflows
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with marketing, digital, medical, legal, and agency teams to support post-launch initiatives
• Contribute to ad hoc projects focused on patient engagement and experience optimization

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in marketing, communications, life sciences, public health, or a related field
• Strong interest in patient-centric marketing the pharmaceutical/biotech industry, digital engagement, and healthcare innovation
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital communication tools
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
• Curiosity, initiative, and a desire to learn within a biotech/pharma setting

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

• The program is designed to complement a student’s undergraduate and/or graduate studies with relevant, hands-on industry experience
• Ionis offers paid positions
• Weekly stipend (for onsite interns only)
• Professional Networking
• End-of-program project presentations
• Housing/Travel assistance available for eligible, out-of-area interns
• Networking and bonding social events
• Interaction with diverse and motivated teams/departments

REQUIREMENTS:

• MUST be currently enrolled in a U.S. Undergraduate and/or Graduate Degree Program and not graduating prior to the completion of the Ionis internship.
• MUST be able to begin internship between 6/8 and 8/14/2026.
• MUST be able and willing to remain in program through at least 8/14/2026.
• MUST be able and willing to commit to a minimum 40-hour work week.

Please visit our website, http://www.ionis.com for more information about Ionis and to apply for this position

The pay scale for this position is $18 to $23 per hour.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. PRINCIPALS ONLY. APPLICATION DEADLINE IS April 30, 2026. PLEASE INCLUDE A COVER LETTER RELEVANT TO THE POSITION APPLYING FOR. THE EVALUATION PROCESS MAY COMMENCE PRIOR TO THIS DEADLINE. 

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and all its subsidiaries are proud to be EEO employers.

Salary : $18 - $23