Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals · 2 hours ago
Summer Intern, Finance & AI Process Automation
Pasadena, California, United States
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$26/hr - $26/hrArrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative drugs for diseases with a genetic basis. The internship role involves supporting Finance, Treasury, and Accounting by identifying and implementing opportunities to improve and automate financial processes using AI and other technologies.
BiotechnologyHealth CareNanotechnologyPharmaceutical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Partner with Finance and Accounting teams to identify processes that could be improved, streamlined, or automated
Analyze current-state processes, identify inefficiencies, and document requirements and proposed future-state solutions
Collaborate with IS&I and vendors to help design, test, and support implementation of AI-enabled solutions and proof-of-concepts
Develop clear documentation, business cases, and presentations for proposed improvements
Support the formalization of the Company’s Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) methodology for: Audit Committee review, Deal evaluation and strategic decision-making
Evaluate and recommend efficient and effective methods for R&D cost tracking and reporting
Assist in developing valuation methodologies for: Key product and program lines, Business development and deal support, Accounting and financial reporting needs, Share price and enterprise value evaluation
Perform financial modeling, data analysis, and scenario analysis as needed
Translate complex financial and technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders
Prepare supporting materials for leadership discussions and governance forums
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in or recently completed a Master's degree (MS)
Strong foundation in finance, accounting, or economics (coursework or experience)
Technical aptitude with interest or experience in AI, automation, data science, or advanced analytics
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
Ability to document processes clearly and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Proficiency in Excel and/or financial modeling tools
Preferred
Experience with Python, SQL, data visualization tools, or automation platforms
Exposure to AI, machine learning, or agent-based systems
Understanding of valuation methodologies (DCF, comparables, etc.)
Prior internship or project experience in finance, consulting, analytics, or technology-enabled roles
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Excellent benefit package
Company
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company that focuses on the development of medicine to treat diseases with a genetic origin.
Founded in 1989
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.45BKey Investors
Sarepta TherapeuticsSixth StreetSilence Therapeutics
2026-01-07Post Ipo Equity· $200M
2026-01-07Post Ipo Debt· $625M
2024-11-26Post Ipo Equity· $325M
Leadership Team
Christopher Anzalone
President and Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2026-01-14
Company data provided by crunchbase