Summer Intern – Program Management

Job Description

Summer Intern – Program Management | Insmed

The Tone:
This is a summer internship at Insmed, located in San Diego, CA, with a hybrid work model. Insmed is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to transforming the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases by prioritizing the human experience and celebrating curiosity. This Program Management internship offers a real chance to make an impact, contributing to meaningful team projects and learning directly from skilled professionals. You will join a recognized top employer, playing a vital role in expanding what’s possible for patients.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time (40 hours per week), Paid
• Location: Hybrid, San Diego, CA
• Pay: $20–$35 hourly
• Team: Program Management Team, in partnership with Program Manager(s)
• Mission: Support program management efforts to expand what’s possible for patients with serious diseases.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Timeline Management: Build out and actively manage comprehensive cross-functional program timelines, with a particular focus on tracking key milestone activities and identifying associated critical path elements to ensure program progression.
• Program Support: Provide robust support for programs by conducting scenario evaluations and assessments, proactively identifying potential issues and risks, developing mitigation strategies, and leading relevant sub-team meetings to drive collaborative problem-solving.
• Process & Tool Development: Contribute to the creation of essential department tools and standardized templates, actively participating in the development of robust processes specifically designed for effective cross-functional planning and collaboration.
• Visual Communication: Create clear and impactful visuals to effectively communicate program status, illustrate progress, and articulate any changes or updates, aiding teams in conceptualizing complex information.
• Governance Support: Assist in maintaining effective governance for various teams, sub-teams, and task forces, ensuring structured communication, decision-making, and alignment across program stakeholders.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Current student in full-time pursuit of an MBA or other Master’s, or advanced level degree in STEM.
• Experience: Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; highly organized with strong attention to detail, clarity, accuracy, and conciseness; highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Bonus: High level understanding of clinical trial processes and project management principles.