Corporate Development & Strategy (Search… at Ardelyx, Inc. · Waltham

Summary: Ardelyx, Inc. is a publicly traded commercial biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative medicines. The Corporate Development & Strategy Intern will support business development and licensing activities by analyzing potential assets and conducting secondary research within a specific therapeutic area. Responsibilities: - Review and analyze a curated database of Preclinical through Phase 2 ready assets within a selected therapeutic area (s) - Apply predefined strategic, clinical, and scientific criteria to identify assets that fit the company’s BD&L parameters - Conduct secondary research using proprietary and public data sources (e.g., scientific literature, competitive intelligence, clinical trial databases) - Develop one-page 'tear sheets' summarizing each prioritized asset, including MOA, relevance in disease, and available preclinical and/or clinical data - Synthesize complex scientific and market landscape information into clear, structured summaries for the deal team - Collaborate with the manager to refine filters, prioritization criteria, and asset short lists based on interim findings Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a degree in Life Sciences (e.g., Biology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry), Biomedical Engineering, Pharmacy, Business with a strong scientific focus, or a related field - Strong scientific foundation and ability to understand mechanisms of action, disease biology, and clinical data at a high level - Excellent analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to evaluate and compare assets against structured criteria - Proficiency with PowerPoint and comfort summarizing complex information in concise, visual formats - Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and organization Preferred Qualifications: - Familiarity with drug development, clinical trial phases, and basic regulatory concepts - Experience conducting literature reviews or working with scientific/clinical databases - Interest in corporate development, BD&L, or life sciences strategy Required Skills: Life Sciences degree, Analytical skills, PowerPoint proficiency Important Skills: Drug development knowledge, Literature review experience Nice-to-Have Skills: Critical-thinking skills