Packaging Technology Internship

MannKind

MannKind Corporation focuses on the development and commercialization of innovative inhaled therapeutic products and devices to address serious unmet medical needs for those living with endocrine and orphan lung diseases. We are committed to using our formulation capabilities and device engineering prowess to lessen the burden of diseases such as diabetes, nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis, and pulmonary hypertension. Our signature technologies – dry-powder formulations and inhalation devices – offer rapid and convenient delivery of medicines to the deep lung where they can exert an effect locally or enter the systemic circulation, depending on the target indication.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity:

MannKind's Summer Internship Program offers an exciting, hands-on experience in the biotech industry. Interns can work in departments like R&D, Tech Ops, Human Resources, Finance, Legal and Clinical Operations.

As an intern, you will tackle important projects, receive mentorship from industry experts, and build valuable connections. Our program emphasizes innovation, giving you the chance to contribute to groundbreaking projects and cutting-edge solutions. Develop your skills, gain real-world experience, and make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

What You'll Be Doing:

• As a part of the Packaging Technology team, you will learn fundamentals of pharmaceutical packaging including package design, material testing, and labeling development.
• You will report to a Package Engineer and support their project work; this may involve working as a part of drug development team, problem solving a production line issue, or working with Supply Chain to set up new materials for use in Production.
• You will be required to operate independently and manage your time in order to complete a variety of tasks according to pre-defined due dates.
• This position is required to be on site 40 hours per week.
  
  

What You Bring to the Table:

• Completing a major in a business-related discipline.
• 3.0 GPA or equivalent preferred
• Must be able to work 40 hours per week for the full 12 weeks (no vacation weeks) minus shut down the week of Fourth of July
• You enjoy collaborating with others and can resolve conflict with tact and professionalism.
• You are fluent with Microsoft Office 365 and Teams.
• You have a general tech-savvy ability to leverage modern technology.
  
  

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Preferably within 1-2 years of graduation
• Prior experience within life sciences, pharmaceuticals, or biotech industries
• Project management certification
• Experience with project management software such as Asana, Microsoft Project/Planner
• You possess superior time management and organizational skills.
• You have an intrinsic motivation to continually improve and optimize processes.
• You take the initiative to identify opportunities for improvement and act on them without needing constant direction.
• You are open to constructive criticism and use it to improve performance and grow professionally
  
  

When and Where You'll Shine:

• Full-time: Schedule (Onsite Mon–Thu, Remote Fri)
• Location: Danbury
• Dates of Program: June 15 to August 20, 2026
• A reliable commute or the intention to find temporary housing before starting the internship is required.
  
  

At this time, we are only able to consider candidates who do not require visa sponsorship, including those with a student visa.