Summer Intern - Business Development Business Development South San Francisco, California ------------ Description Summer Intern Business Development At MyoKardia, were ing precision medicine where we feel it is needed most: altering the course of cardiovascular disease. Become part of it all as a MyoKardia Summer Intern. Weve launched an exciting internship program for students who are looking to gain valuable work experience in a collaborative, values-based company on the cutting edge of precision medicine. MyoKardia is seeking a self-starter and results-oriented individual with entrepreneurial drive who is looking to gain hands-on, real-world experience as part of the Business Development (BD) team at MyoKardia. We are a fast-moving and lean/nimble organization; expect to roll up your sleeves and find creative ways to consistently deliver excellent work product with limited resources. As an intern in the BD function, you will complete a mentored project with material impact on the strategic direction of the company. We are looking first for strong alignment and fit with Company mission/values/culture; and second for the necessary analytical horsepower, a track record of demonstrated excellence, and intellectual curiosity. About the Summer Internship Program MyoKardias summer internship program will take place over a 10 to 12-week period from May through August, 2018, with both science-based and general corporate roles. Summer interns have the opportunity to work on interesting projects with direct mentoring from an intern manager. We are driven by two great passions: improving the lives of our patients and engaging in innovative science to make it possible. Come help us make a difference as a MyoKardia Summer Intern. Our Mission To change the world for patients with serious cardiovascular disease through bold and innovative science Our Core Values * Patients First * Passion for Science * Succeed Together * Imagine and Innovate * Lifelong Learning Role Description and Qualifications Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Participate in proactive, thesis-driven review of strategic opportunities for MyoKardia in the precision cardiovascular space * Interact with research, clinical and commercial teams to interrogate a defined disease area or technological opportunity; deliver oral presentations of your work in both all-company and senior leadership formats * Based on above work, make a recommendation whether to pursue opportunity and support the preparation of a business case for in-licensing of new technologies or assets Education * Required: BS/BA in life sciences, engineering or related * Preferred: Current enrollment in or recent completion of an advanced degree (MSc, PhD, MBA) in a field relevant to life sciences, engineering or business Competitive candidates should be able to show evidence of: * Interest in a future career in business development, competitive intelligence, or related * A high level of internal drive and intellectual curiosity You generate your own forward inertia * Fluency at the intersection of life sciences and business and exceptional ability to partner effectively with professionals of diverse backgrounds * Experience using scientific or technical sources to answer a business question * Ability to be exhaustive in tackling problems and to be your own best critic * Comfort operating in a world of incomplete information, integrating disparate sources and delivering thoughtful conclusions * Great time management skills and ability to track project milestones independently While helpful, extensive business experience is not a prerequisite for this position. However, you should be able to help us draw a clear line from your past experiences to an interest in a future career in a business-related field in biopharma.