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Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · 23 hours ago

MBA Marketing Intern, Rare Disease

Boston, MA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$50/hr - $60/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking MBA students with life sciences and/or healthcare backgrounds for a 12-week internship role. The intern will conduct research on innovative practices in product launch, evaluate AI tools for operational excellence, and gain experience with marketing team activities.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalTherapeutics

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Research on innovative practices in product launch in the pharma/biotech industry, including but not limited to competitors/new entrants, other rare diseases, etc., to identify gaps and opportunities to clear recommendations that can inform 2027 brand plan strategies and tactics

Evaluate AI tools available at AZ and conduct informational interviews within the organization to identify opportunities to improve operational excellence, identify 2-3 specific high-impact use cases that Alexion US marketing can develop or improve

Shadow marketing team to gain experience with the development and approval of promotional materials

Development and contribution of leadership presentations and analysis

Qualification

Brand & Strategy experienceInsights & Analytics experienceDigital literacy skillsExcelPowerPointPowerBILiterature/desk research skillsLife science backgroundExecution & Communication skillsExperience in digital healthcare apps

Required

MBA students with life sciences and/or healthcare backgrounds

Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2026

US Work Authorization is required at time of application

This role will not be granting CPT support

Brand & Strategy experience such as understanding of brand value proposition and general strategic planning process, sensitivity to business goals and competitive environment, ability to align tactical recommendations to brand strategic imperatives

Insights & Analytics experience such as ability to conduct desk research independently leveraging available platforms and AI tools, synthesizing findings and key takeaways that are most relevant to the brand

Digital literacy skills such as ability to utilize basic AI tools following all compliance and regulatory guidance

Execution & Communication skills such as project management, executive slide storytelling, clear verbal and written communication

Excel, PowerPoint, data visualization such as PowerBI required

Literature/desk research skills required

Ability to report onsite to the Seaport neighborhood of Boston, MA 3-5 days per week. This role will not provide relocation assistance