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About BioCryst:
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing novel medicines for complement-mediated and other rare diseases. With over three decades of experience, they utilize structure-guided drug design to create first-in-class or best-in-class oral small-molecule and protein therapeutics. Their Discovery Center of Excellence is located in Birmingham, Alabama, while their global headquarters are in Durham, North Carolina, and European headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, with employees worldwide. They foster a culture of engagement and accountability, rewarding innovative thinking and the achievement of key objectives.
Description: Marketing Intern
This is a 12-week, paid, full-time summer internship offering hands-on experience at a fast-growing biotech company. The intern will support the BioCryst Marketing team in various activities, including:
• Marketing Material Development: Partnering with the marketing team and agency partners to plan, develop, and execute new marketing materials.
• Marketing Operations Support: Assisting with marketing operations tasks.
• Industry Trend Monitoring: Monitoring relevant industry trends and sharing insights with the team.
• Market Research: Conducting ad hoc research to inform marketing activities.
• Strategic Contribution: Contributing to overall marketing strategy development.
The internship aims to provide a broad range of marketing experiences within the biotechnology industry, exposing the intern to industry trends and best practices. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated and collaborative individual with a passion for marketing and helping patients. The role requires working 30-40 hours per week and being located near the Durham, NC office.
Essential Currently pursuings:
• Currently pursuing a degree in marketing, business, communications, or a related field with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Completion of Marketing 101 course(s) before the internship, with additional/advanced marketing courses preferred.
• Demonstrated passion for marketing and industry trends.
• Strong desire to learn and professional drive.
• Ability to understand basic scientific data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proximity to the Durham, NC office is required.
Required Documents: Resume and 2-3 professional or educational references.