Job Description

Here is the detailed enriched job description for the MannKind Summer Internship in Packaging Technology:

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Summer Intern – Packaging Technology

About 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
• Build valuable connections
• Contribute to groundbreaking projects and cutting-edge solutions
• Develop your skills and gain real-world experience
• 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 a drug development team
• Problem-solving a production line issue
• 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 (Required Qualifications)

• 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 the shut down 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 (Preferred Qualifications)

• 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 (Logistics)

• 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.

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