Medical Publications & Communications Intern

Job Description

About Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARWR) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing medicines that treat intractable diseases by silencing the genes that cause them. Leveraging a broad portfolio of RNA chemistries and efficient modes of delivery, Arrowhead therapies trigger the RNA interference (RNAi) mechanism to induce rapid, deep, and durable knockdown of target genes. RNAi is a natural process in living cells that inhibits the expression of specific genes, thereby affecting the production of specific proteins, and Arrowhead’s therapeutics harness this pathway.

The company focuses on innovative drugs for diseases with a genetic basis, typically characterized by the overproduction of one or more disease-implicated proteins. The depth and versatility of Arrowhead’s RNAi technologies allow for potential application in virtually any therapeutic area, addressing disease targets often inaccessible to small molecules and biologics. Arrowhead is a leader in extending the promise of RNAi to diseases outside of the liver, with a clinical pipeline targeting diseases in the liver and lung, complemented by a promising preclinical pipeline.

Arrowhead’s corporate headquarters is located in Pasadena, CA, with research and development teams in Madison, WI, and San Diego, CA, and a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Verona, WI. Our employees are nimble, science-driven innovators who collaborate to bring new therapies to patients in need.

The Position: Medical Publications & Communications Intern

The Medical Publications & Communications Intern will provide crucial support to Medical Affairs activities at Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals. This role involves assisting with publication planning, reference management, and medical communications operations. This internship provides a unique opportunity for hands-on experience in supporting scientific publications and promotional review processes, while gaining valuable exposure to cross-functional collaboration and project coordination. The intern’s contributions will be instrumental in ensuring consistency, accuracy, and timely execution of medical communications initiatives.

This is an 11-week Summer Internship Program, offering a competitive rate of $24.00 per hour. This position requires full-time, onsite work five days per week at the designated location.

Responsibilities

• Support reference repository management, including organizing libraries and pulling citations as needed.
• Assist with publications support, including proofing documents and helping manage timelines and milestones within publication plans.
• Provide project management support to help track tasks, deadlines, and deliverables related to publication activities.
• Support Medical Communications (MedComm) activities, including assisting with MLR (Medical, Legal, Regulatory) review processes.
• Help ensure statements and messages are consistent, accurate, and appropriately supported and cited.
• Assist with medical resource support, including proofing, annotating, and organizing scientific materials.
• Contribute to operational and organizational activities that support efficient execution of medical communications plans.

Requirements

• Enrolled student at an accredited university or college with a focus in science or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated interest in pursuing or participating in an advanced degree.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills at the university level.
• Strong proofreading and editing skills.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across functions in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in medical affairs, medical communications, or scientific publishing.
• Familiarity with reference management, publication workflows, or MLR processes.

Compensation and Benefits

California pay range: $10,560 USD – $10,560 USD

Arrowhead provides competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package.

Additional Information

All applicants must have authorization to work in the US for a company.

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