Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · 1 day ago
Intern, Innovation Lab
Irvine, California, United States
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$26/hr - $45/hrTarsus Pharmaceuticals is seeking an Innovation Lab intern to support their team in evaluating unmet needs in eye care and conducting various research activities. The role involves collaboration with leadership and cross-functional teams to drive innovation and assist in developing new eye care pipeline programs.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyLife Science
Responsibilities
Work closely with Innovation Lab leadership and cross-functional team members to critically identify and evaluate unmet needs in eyecare and perform the below activities, ultimately culminating in a presentation of a new area of focus for Tarsus
Conduct deep scientific and market research to become knowledgeable in key ocular indication(s)
Perform strategic and competitive landscape analyses, decision support, and analysis of new unmet need initiatives
Gather competitive analysis, market intelligence, and assigned secondary market research as directed and become knowledgeable on key ocular indications
Engage with cross-functional teams in early-stage testing, validation, and refinement of business ideas to ensure product-market-fit
Partner with current Innovation Lab leadership to implement the strategy of the early unmet needs pipeline
Contribute to a culture of innovation, translation, and entrepreneurship within Tarsus
Qualification
Required
Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in life sciences, bioengineering or a related field
Demonstrated excellence in academic performance that reflects a rigorous and intellectually diverse educational journey
Driven by curiosity and appreciates seeking answers to difficult questions
Strong interpersonal skills and experience contributing to and leading innovative projects/programs
Strong written and communication skills
Ability and experience in critically evaluating scientific literature
Highly motivated and thrives in a fast-paced environment
Perseverance, initiative, and a desire for self-improvement are highly valued
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Preferred
Experience working in a research lab is a plus but not required
Ophthalmic knowledge and research experience a plus
Benefits
Snacks and drinks
Occasional catered meals
Lunch and learns
Development opportunities
Offsite volunteering
Company-wide social events
Company
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Tarsus (NASDAQ:TARS) is a biopharmaceutical company that applies proven science and new technology to revolutionize treatment for patients, starting with eye care.
Founded in 2017
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$710.6MKey Investors
Pharmakon AdvisorsVivo Capital
2025-03-12Post Ipo Equity· $125M
2024-04-19Post Ipo Debt· $75M
2024-02-29Post Ipo Equity· $100M
Leadership Team
Jeffrey Farrow
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer
Bobak Azamian
Chairman
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