[Remote] Intern, Patient Centered Outcomes Science

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. is a global biotechnology company focused on translating genetic discoveries into new medicines. The Patient Centered Outcomes Science (PCOS) Team is offering an internship for students interested in digital health technologies and their application in evidence generation for regulatory approval and patient access in the biotech sector.

Responsibilities

• Gain valuable experience and knowledge of the processes and systems within BioMarin
• Work alongside our talented team on meaningful projects
• Explore the application of digital health technologies and electronic data capture to support generation of evidence required for regulatory approval, patient access and uptake in biotech
• Generate data from digital health solutions and electronic systems, including the selection, development and interpretation of DHT endpoints and COA data from electronic sources to support rare disease drug development
• Teach about overarching patient-centered outcomes strategy, including the role of DHT to complement Clinical Outcome Assessments (COAs) and biomarker interpretation in interventional and non-interventional studies

Skills

• Interest in healthcare, digital technology, or health sciences and curiosity about digital health, virtual care, remote monitoring and contribution to healthcare
• Familiarity with digital tools or platforms (mobile apps, wearable devices, or simple programming—any prior exposure welcome)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong written communication and information synthesis skills, with attention to detail
• Coursework or self-study in biology, health sciences, informatics, or technology
• Willingness to learn and contribute in a collaborative environment
• Bachelor's degree or rising senior undergraduate in a health, life science, informatics, or technology-related field
• Must be returning to school in the Fall or have graduated within 1 year of internship start
• Full-time availability (40 hours/week)
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship
• Able to work remotely across U.S. borders

Benefits

• Exposure to leading-edge digital health tools such as mobile apps, wearable sensors, and the ability to understand the value of other electronic data capture (i.e., electronic clinical outcome assessment (eCOA) platforms) to drive drug development
• Practical experience in organizing, testing, and tracking digital health tool performance in patient studies.
• Advanced abilities in literature review and synthesis through the analysis of scientific literature, case studies, and technical documentation on digital health trends, regulatory requirements, and patient-centric technologies.
• Strength in drafting and editing technical documentation, including digital measurement definitions, project materials, and content for regulatory and commercial evidence packages.
• Development of effective collaboration and communication skills by participating in cross-functional project meetings and contributing creative ideas to enhance user experience and digital health workflows.
• Skills in usability testing and evaluation of digital tools and eCOAs
• Experience in creating and assembling data dashboards, executive summaries, and visual content for clear and impactful internal and external communication.
• Broad understanding of integrating patient-centered approaches into digital health research and clinical development plans for rare disease populations.

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