Business Strategy and Marketing Excellence Intern (Summer 2026)

Kyowa Kirin is a fast-growing global specialty pharmaceutical company that applies state-of-the-art biotechnologies to discover and deliver novel medicines in four disease areas: bone and mineral; intractable hematologic; hematology oncology; and rare disease.  A Japan-based company, our goal is to translate science into smiles by delivering therapies where no adequate treatments currently exist, working from drug discovery to product development and commercialization. In North America, we are headquartered in Princeton, NJ, with offices in California, North Carolina, and Mississauga, Ontario.

About the Role:

Intern will support the North America Strategy team in various tasks related to business planning, marketing excellence, and launch excellence. This role provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with strategy and planning priorities within a global pharmaceutical organization. The intern will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Communications, Finance, Commercial Operations and Franchises, to assist in the smooth execution of strategic initiatives.

This position is a paid, temporary internship eligible to college students within a commutable distance of Princeton, NJ. This role is a hybrid role with 3 days on site preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in strategy team meetings and provide input on project updates and suggestions for process improvements
• Support brand teams regarding BrandForward (annual brand planning process) and other life cycle management projects, helping to drive marketing excellence and support cross functional collaboration
• Assist stakeholders in corporate comms, finance, and other relevant functions in the execution of strategic business initiatives
• Engage in company-wide or departmental learning sessions to sharpen skills
• Develop and drive a longitudinal project throughout internship and deliver findings to team

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must be a current student in an accredited college or university
• Strong academic record with relevant coursework in business, marketing, operations, and/or project management.
• Candidates are required to live within a commutable distance of Princeton, NJ.
• Interns are required to be able to work from May 26th, 2026 to August 13th, 2026
• This position requires a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• The ability to work a hybrid schedule is required
• Prior internship or work experience in a related field (e.g., pharmaceuticals, healthcare, finance) is a plus.
• Familiarity with project management is a benefit
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.

The anticipated hourly rate for this position will be $20.00 to $23.00 per hour.  The actual hourly rate offered for this role at commencement of employment may vary based on several factors including but not limited to relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, education (including applicable licenses and certifications, job-based knowledge, location, and other business and organizational needs.