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BioMarin Pharmaceutical

San Rafael, CA

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SALARY
$24–$32 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Benchmarking, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Business Administration, Coaching, Communication Skills, Data Analysis, Data Migration, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Ecosystems, Employee Relations, Finance, Genetics, Human Health, Human Resources, Human Resources Processes, Human Resources Software, Leadership, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Medical Products, Medical Treatment, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Molecular Biology, Needs Assessment, Onboarding, Organizational Development/Management, Organizational Skills, People Management, Performance Management, Pivot Tables, Power BI, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Regulations, Set Goals, Statement of Work (SOW), Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
San Rafael, CA
POSTED
Today
Who We Are BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.

Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.

Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best - people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems - and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we've produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide anopportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.

About Corporate Groups It takes a village, and at BioMarin our corporate groups are the people behind our success. Groups such as IT, Finance, Legal, Global Compliance & Ethics, and our People Team provide foundational support of all areas of operation at BioMarin. SUMMARY: The BioMarin Summer Internship Program will enable students to gain valuable experience and knowledge of the processes and systems within BioMarin, while gaining an insight into the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.Over the course of 10 - 12 weeks our interns gain industry experience while working alongside our talented team on meaningful projects. The People Team fosters a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment where employees feel seen, heard and accepted for who they are. We craft benefits, develop tools to support strong employee-manager relationships, create growth opportunities, and provide organization/ leadership direction, all in order to advance the development of treatments for our patients. Job Description/ Projects: The summer intern will be partnering with the People Business Partners and the People Development teams on two main projects. This internship offers a unique opportunity to work with the Employee Relations and People Business Partner Team on several key projects aimed at streamlining and optimizing HR processes across the enterprise for:
  • Performance Management:Assist in the development and implementation of performance management systems and processes.
  • Employee Relations Documentation and Procedures:Support in the creation and maintenance of Employee Relations documents and procedures.
  • Leadership Development:Collaborate on initiatives to enhance leadership skills and development programs.
  • People Compliance:Ensure compliance with HR policies and regulations, assisting in reporting, audits, reviews and accountability support.
  • Employee Lifecycle:Gain a comprehensive understanding of the employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding and contribute to process improvements.
This internship will also provide an opportunity to partner with the People Development (PD) team to support BioMarin's Executive Coaching program through analysis, benchmarking, and framework design aligned to BioMarin's current coaching lifecycle and leadership development ecosystem, capturing deeper understanding on how coaching is best used with Director and Sr Director audiences. Executive Coaching Program Workstream
  • Current Spend & Vendor Baseline (Research + Synthesis):
    Support PD in building a clear baseline of current leadership and executive coaching spend by compiling and organizing program cost inputs (e.g., statements of work, proposals, purchase/workflow artifacts) and summarizing where dollars are spent and with which vendors for executive coaching engagements. (Work includes data organization and careful handling of confidential vendor/pricing information.)
  • Industry Best Practices & Benchmarking:
    Conduct research on how executive and leadership coaching is used across the industry, including common eligibility criteria, engagement models (e.g., chemistry selection, needs assessment, stakeholder interviews), typical engagement length/cadence, measurement approaches (midpoint/end surveys), and governance/controls. Summarize findings into a concise "best practices" brief with implications for BioMarin.
  • BioMarin Framework Development (Internal Discovery + Recommendation):
    Meet with PD stakeholders to understand BioMarin context and needs, then co-create a practical BioMarin Coaching framework that reflects BioMarin's current lifecycle approach (from intake through selection, goal setting, action planning, engagement tracking, and impact measurement). Deliver a clear, executive-ready recommendation and supporting materials.
Required Skills:
  • Organizational Skills:Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Technical Proficiency: Experience with MS Office: Word (Mail Merges), Excel (formulas, pivot tables)
  • Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in data migration and document organization.
  • Data Analysis:Ability to analyze and report on people data
  • Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication, both written and verbal.
  • Team Collaboration: Working well with others in the HR team.
  • Confidentiality:Handling sensitive information with discretion.
Desired Skills:
  • Technical Proficiency: Experience with HR Software, Databases, Power BI
Qualifications/Eligibility:
  • Student in their 3rdor 4thyear of Undergraduate school pursing a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development/Design or Business Administration. Will consider student pursing Master's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development/Design or Business Administration
  • Must be available to work full time, 40 hours a week.
  • Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. based university or college and enrolled in the fall term after the completion of the internship OR have graduated within 1 year of the start of the program.
  • Must be able to relocate if necessary and work at the designated site for the duration of the internship for on-site, hybrid roles. Some positions will be open to remote interns, but employee must be within United States borders.
Benefits of a BioMarin Internship:
  • Paid hourly wage, paid company holidays, and sick time
  • Apply skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to on-the-job experiences
  • Comprehensive, value-added project(s)
  • Develop skills specific to your major.
  • Opportunities for professional development by building relationships and learning about other parts of the business.
  • Participate in company all hands meetings, monthly community lunches
  • Corporate office amenities such as: 24/7 on-site gym, coffee truck, snacks
  • Access to Employee Resource Groups
Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. In the U.S., the salary range for this position is $ 24 to $32 per hour, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

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