Corporate Communications - Intern

Who We Are:

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.

What We Do:

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

About the Role:Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: NBIX) is offering the opportunity to gain Corporate Communications experience in the world of biotechnology. Our intern program offers exposure to internal/employee communications through creation of communications for various channels, employee engagement initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration in support of our commercial products, pipeline, and corporate story and vision.

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Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):

• Assist in drafting communications for employees, including emails, newsletter articles, and intranet announcements

• Assist in the development of communication materials, such as presentations and training resources

• Support the planning and coordination of internal events and meetings

• Assist with the creation and management of office signage

• Collaborate with various departments and cross-functional team members as well as the other interns in the class

• Provide administrative support for corporate communications projects and initiatives

• Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of internal communication strategies and provide insights for improvement

• Complete a special project and present the recommendations to senior management upon completion

• Other duties, as assigned

Requirements:

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

• An undergraduate degree in Communications preferred

• 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

• 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

​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.