Patient Engagement and Advocacy Intern (Rare Disease)

At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values. We know what it takes to be great, and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our purpose - to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options.

Neurocrine Biosciences is a neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, endocrine and psychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, Parkinson's disease, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as clinical programs in multiple therapeutic areas. For three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. *in collaboration with AbbVie

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: NBIX) is offering the opportunity to gain significant experience in the world of biotechnology. Our intern program offers exposure to the grassroots patient advocacy function within a corporate affairs department. The Patient Engagement and Advocacy team has a strong reputation within the patient advocacy community and the biotechnology industry.

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Support a range of activities focused on patient advocacy initiatives at the state and local level, including:

• Monitor social and digital media, events, policy positions and press of state and local patient advocacy organizations identified by the Patient Engagement and Advocacy team

• Landscape assessment and mapping of state and local advocacy organizations of interest to the Patient Advocacy and Engagement Team

• Support grassroots advocacy initiatives relating to education and screening for Tardive Dyskinesia (TD), Huntington's Disease (HD) and other rare diseases

• Interact with Patient Engagement and Advocacy, Government Affairs, Policy, and Communications teams within the company

• Collaborate with a mentor group of cross-functional team members as well as the other interns in the class

• Complete a special project and present the recommendations to the Corporate Affairs team upon completion

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree with an interest in biotechnology

• Specific degree or field required: Communications, Public Relations, Advertising, Political Science or Marketing

• Prior experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry would be an asset but is not required

• Familiarity with biopharmaceutical technologies, physical and life sciences, product development, and regulatory approval processes is desirable, but not required

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to think creatively and be a team player

• Offer flexibility with a willingness to work on multiple projects simultaneously

• Bring to the Company a skill set complementary to its technology and development therapeutics

• Interest in attending various program events, including social gatherings, career development workshops, and more

• Ability to commit to a 10-week, full-time summer program. This position will be virtual or located in the San Diego or Washington, DC office, depending on the candidate selected

Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets employer.

We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don't line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.