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Intern, Strategy and Operations at Biogen in Cambridge, MA
Job Description
Summary
This application is for a 12-week internship role from June - August 2026. Resume review begins in February 2026.
This internship offers a 12-week opportunity to work closely with the Business Intelligence & Operations (BI&O) leadership team, supporting strategic initiatives that enhance operational excellence and innovation. The role is open to individuals who are passionate about the field and eager to contribute to impactful projects. You will have the chance to help align strategy, optimize resources, and support performance measurement efforts within BI&O.
Position Description
The Strategy & Innovation Intern will partner with BI&O leadership to drive forward critical projects, deliver actionable insights and strategic recommendations. Projects will emphasize cross-functional collaboration, operational efficiency, and aligning business priorities to Biogen North America's goals.
This role is ideal for a motivated, curious, and resourceful individual passionate about transforming strategy into results.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Project Execution and Charter Development:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define priorities, develop charters, and ensure timely delivery of results.
- Partner with leadership to design an actionable departmental scorecard, setting measurable KPIs that align with organizational goals and provide a clear pathway to success.
Insights & Innovation:
- Dive deep into competitive trends and industry best practices, leveraging your findings to uncover innovative opportunities that elevate BI&O functions.
- Present your research and insights directly to senior leadership, empowering them to make informed, strategic decisions that shape the future of the organization.
Process Improvement Initiatives:
- Analyze and map out existing processes to identify inefficiencies, redundancies, or bottlenecks within BI&O operations. Propose bold, creative solutions to streamline workflows and maximize productivity.
- Work hands-on to implement process enhancements, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration across the matrixed organization.
Cross-Functional Program Support:
- Contribute to BI&O-wide strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with Biogen North America's priorities.
- Create and manage intuitive project dashboards and detailed timelines, keeping leadership informed and equipped to track progress and milestones effectively.
Budget Management and Resource Optimization Analysis
- Lead the creation of dynamic and visually engaging scorecards to monitor and analyze financial performance, empowering data-driven decision-making for impactful business outcomes.
- Brainstorm and deliver forward-thinking solutions to enhance financial efficiency and align investments with strategic priorities.
Communication and Reporting:
- Support the creation of presentations and memos for executive stakeholders, including the BNA Leadership Team, CEO, and Board of Directors.
- Summarize complex analyses into actionable insights for leadership.
Qualifications:
Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset.
- Exceptional written and oral communication, particularly in presenting complex topics to senior stakeholders.
- Collaborative mindset, with the ability to work cross-functionally in a matrixed organization.
To participate in the Biogen Internship or Co-op Program, students must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
- At least 18 years of age prior to the scheduled start date.
- Currently enrolled in an accredited community college, college, university or skills program/apprenticeship.
Education
Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, biotechnology, pharmacy, healthcare or related fields.
Additional Information
The actual hourly wage offered will consider the candidate’s current academic level and degree candidacy, inclusive of Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, JD, MD, PhD and MBA programs. It will comply with state or local minimum wage requirements specific to the job location.
In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a range of benefits designed to support our educational employees, including, but not limited to:
- Company paid holidays
- Commuter benefits
- Employee Resource Groups participation
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
Why Biogen?
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.