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Denali Therapeutics · 4 hours ago

Intern, Corporate Development

South San Francisco, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$136K/yr - $136K/yr

2+ years exp

Start in 2026 Summer

Denali Therapeutics is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing breakthrough therapies for neurodegenerative diseases. They are seeking a Corporate Development Intern to collaborate with R&D leadership and executive team members to source, execute, and manage partnerships, as well as lead projects related to corporate strategy.

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Responsibilities

Develop and present on corporate strategy and program strategy, working closely with other functions, including R&D, finance, and investor relations

Develop and present on portfolio strategy, including working closely with Denali’s portfolio planning team

Review partnering opportunities

Develop and recommend proposed deal structures, including financial terms

Support decision-making throughout the deal process and give presentations/recommendations to senior management

Support negotiations of term sheets and contracts with potential partners in collaboration with legal and finance

Interface closely with project teams to help coordinate Denali’s existing alliances

Qualification

MBA programInvestment bankingBusiness developmentBusiness analyticsFluency in financeDrug developmentMicrosoft OfficeNeurodegenerative diseasesNegotiation skillsOral communicationWritten communication

Required

Completed first year of an MBA program

2-4 years of experience in investment banking, venture capital, consulting, finance or biopharma business development, or meaningful experience in the biopharma industry

Proven ability to work on multiple projects effectively in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of independence

Energetic, result-driven, self-starter with a strong executive presence, collaborative mindset, and ability to think strategically and analytically

Good business instincts and fluency in finance, business analytics and valuation methodologies

Outstanding oral and written communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills

Skillful presenter of scientific, business and financial topics to executives

Solid understanding of the drug discovery, development and commercialization process, and demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with R&D leadership

Some fluency in the language of science; undergraduate and/or graduate degree in science or medicine is a plus

Knowledge of neurodegenerative diseases and partnering landscape is a plus

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications or Google equivalent