Business Strategy and Marketing Excellence Intern (Summer 2026)

Kyowa Kirin

Princeton, NJ

Internship

Intern

20/hr-23/hr

1 day ago

Job Description

About the Role

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. The role involves supporting the North America Strategy team in business planning, marketing excellence, and launch excellence, providing hands-on experience within a global pharmaceutical organization, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to execute strategic initiatives.

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 communications, 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 the internship and deliver findings to the team

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
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Ability to work a hybrid schedule
Proficient in MS Office Suite

Nice to Have

Prior internship or work experience in a related field (e.g., pharmaceuticals, healthcare, finance)
Familiarity with project management

Qualifications

Relevant coursework in business, marketing, operations, and/or project management
Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Benefits & Perks

Paid internship with an hourly rate of $20.00 to $23.00 per hour
Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in strategy and marketing within a global pharmaceutical organization
Hybrid work environment with 3 days on site preferred

Working at Kyowa Kirin

Kyowa Kirin emphasizes acting in accordance with the law and with integrity in all operations and interactions. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, religion, creed, color, pregnancy, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or affection preference, citizenship status, or any other category protected by law.

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