Intern, Global External Operations Digital Strategy - AI
Company: BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
Location: Novato
Posted on: January 25, 2026
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Job Description:
/PROJECT: We're exploring how AI can transform contract
manufacturing operations and we want you to help us figure it out.
This isn't a role where the work is already defined; you'll help
shape it. You'll work with our in-house team on identifying where
AI can add the most value across our CMO network, then build
prototypes to test those ideas. Potential focus areas include
document processing, predictive analytics, and knowledge
management. What you'll do: Assess high-impact AI use cases across
our contract manufacturing network Develop workflows and prompts
using AI platforms (Claude, GPT, etc.) Build Python prototypes for
AI applications and automation Evaluate AI tools suitable for
pharmaceutical manufacturing, accounting for regulatory and data
governance requirements Present findings and recommendations to the
team Required Skills: Exceptional Python and SQL, including
experience with data manipulation and analysis Hands-on experience
with LLM prompt engineering and MCP based data integrations Ability
to work independently and translate ambiguous business problems
into technical approaches Strong communication skills with an
ability to present technical work to non-technical stakeholders
Desired Skills: Experience with NLP, deep learning and neural
network techniques, predictive modeling, OCR and text extraction
concepts a plus Familiarity with Databricks or other datalakes and
warehouses Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks (scikit-learn,
TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face) Experience building end-to-end
prototypes or normalizing/processing unstructured data Exposure to
cloud platforms and AI services (Azure, AWS, GCP) Understanding of
data governance, privacy, or compliance considerations Interest in
pharmaceutical/biotech or other regulated industries
Qualifications/Eligibility: Currently pursuing a Master's degree in
Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field, OR
recent Bachelor's graduate (within 1 year) in a relevant discipline
Must be available to work full time, 40 hours a week. Must be
currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S.
based university or college and enrolled in the fall term after the
completion of the internship OR have graduated within 1 year of the
start of the program. Must be able to relocate if necessary and
work at the designated site for the duration of the internship for
on-site, hybrid roles. Benefits of a BioMarin Internship: Paid
hourly wage, paid company holidays, and sick time Apply skills and
knowledge learned in the classroom to on-the-job experiences
Comprehensive, value-added project(s) Develop skills specific to
your major. Opportunities for professional development by building
relationships and learning about other parts of the business.
Participate in company all hands meetings, monthly community
lunches Corporate office amenities such as: 24/7 on-site gym,
coffee truck, snacks Access to Employee Resource Groups Note: This
description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of
the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general
nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or
assigned. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled An Equal
Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated
against on the basis of disability. In the U.S., the salary range
for this position is $ 24 to $ 32 per hour, which factors in
various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will take
into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the
candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and
experience among other factors.
Keywords: BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc., Dublin , Intern, Global External Operations Digital Strategy - AI, IT / Software / Systems , Novato, California
