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Intern at 4D Molecular Therapeutics in Remote
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Job Description
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4DMT is a leading late-stage biotechnology company advancing durable and disease-targeted therapeutics with potential to transform treatment paradigms and provide unprecedented benefits to patients. The Company’s lead product candidate 4D-150 is designed to be a backbone therapy forming the foundation of treatment of blinding retinal vascular diseases by providing multi-year sustained delivery of anti-VEGF (aflibercept and anti-VEGF-C) with a single, safe, intravitreal injection, which substantially reduces the treatment burden associated with current bolus injections. The Company’s lead indication for 4D-150 is wet age-related macular degeneration, which is currently in Phase 3 development, and second indication is diabetic macular edema. The Company’s second product candidate is 4D-710, which is the first known genetic medicine to demonstrate successful delivery and expression of the CFTR transgene in the lungs of people with cystic fibrosis after aerosol delivery
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Competitive Intelligence Intern will support cross-functional teams by providing research, analysis, and insights that help guide strategic decision-making across therapeutic areas. This role offers hands-on exposure to competitive intelligence methodologies, the pharmaceutical lifecycle, and the broader biotech landscape. The intern will synthesize scientific, clinical, and commercial information to help identify market trends, competitive threats, and emerging opportunities. This position is ideal for a graduate-level student with strong scientific training and an interest in strategy, market analysis, or the business of biotechnology.
Note: the position is part‑time, structured as a 10‑hour‑per‑week internship for an individual in ET time zone, or an individual who can be available during the weekday hours of 8-10am ET. The internship is expected to last 4-8 months, with exact timing to be finalized with the selected candidate.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Track developments within select therapeutic areas, including emerging technologies, and investigative treatment approaches
- Conduct research on competitor pipelines, clinical trial activity, mechanisms of action for investigative products, regulatory updates, and market activities
- Monitor scientific publications, conference abstracts, and industry news to identify emerging trends or competitive signals
- Report key insights promptly through clear written summaries, presentations, or targeted updates
Analyze scientific and clinical data to support development of disease landscape analyses
Evaluate scientific literature, clinical trial data, data from Competitive Intelligence platforms, and product profiles to support competitive assessments
Summarize complex scientific and clinical findings into clear, concise insights for internal stakeholders
- Translate scientific and competitive findings into insights that help inform strategic questions, including market positioning, differentiation, and potential risks
- Integrate market insights to shape opportunity assessments and product positioning
- Analyze and synthesize market data to assess potential commercial uptake, competitive positioning, and key dynamics shaping the commercial landscape for emerging therapies
- Identify commercial trends, demand signals, and adoption analogs to inform scenario planning, opportunity assessments, and competitive strategy recommendations
Contribute to high-quality PowerPoint deliverables, reports, dashboards, and summaries for cross‑functional meetings related to business development initiatives
- Ensure accuracy, clarity, and scientific rigor across all Competitive Intelligence outputs
- Generate and maintain reoccurring and ad-hoc Competitive Intelligence reports
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
- Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated (within six months) from an M.S. or Ph.D. program in a relevant life science discipline
Experience:
- Experience conducting literature reviews, analyzing scientific publications, and synthesizing scientific findings
- Exposure to, or coursework, in drug development, biotechnology, or healthcare markets
- High-level understanding of the pharmaceutical product lifecycle
- Knowledge in gene therapy and/or ophthalmology is preferred, but not required
Other Qualifications/Skills:
- Demonstrated interest in competitive intelligence, commercial strategy, or healthcare consulting through coursework, organizational involvement, or related experience
- Strong understanding of biological mechanisms underlying disease
- Excellent communication skills, including scientific writing, analytical synthesis, and presentation development
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
- Ability to conduct qualitative and quantitative research using relevant databases and analytical tools
- Project-oriented mindset with the ability to take full ownership of assigned topics and deliverables
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Growth mindset with the flexibility to take on new assignments in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Travel: 0% (Full-Time Remote)
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Physical Activity - Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling. Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
- Physical Requirements - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
- Working Conditions - The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (as in typical office or administrative work).
Hourly Rate: $25/hourly
Please note, the base salary compensation range and actual salary offered to the final candidate depends on various factors: candidate’s geographical location, relevant work experience, skills, and years of experience.