Corporate Development Transactions Intern at Ardelyx, Inc. · Waltham

Summary: Ardelyx, Inc. is a publicly traded commercial biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative medicines. The Corporate Development Transactions Intern will gain hands-on experience in biopharmaceutical corporate development, analyzing potential transaction targets and supporting the corporate development team with strategic recommendations. Responsibilities: - Analyze pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, including financial performance, pipeline, portfolio fit, and strategic positioning - Learn and utilize market intelligence and financial databases to source and evaluate potential transaction targets - Interpret and synthesize large datasets into concise, actionable insights for the corporate development team - Prepare clear, well-structured presentations and summaries outlining company profiles, key findings, and recommended next steps - Support corporate development team members on ad hoc analyses related to screening, sourcing, and transaction assessment - Track and organize research, assumptions, and outputs to ensure work is reproducible and easy to reference Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Life Sciences, or a related field with strong quantitative and analytical components - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with and interpret large datasets - Interest in biopharmaceuticals, corporate strategy, and transactions (M&A, partnerships, licensing) - Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint, and comfort learning new data and research tools - Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and structure Required Skills: Financial analysis, Market intelligence, Data interpretation Important Skills: Excel proficiency, PowerPoint proficiency Nice-to-Have Skills: Analytical skills, Interest in biopharmaceuticals