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Intern, AI Agent Development

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
sick time
United States, California, Novato
Feb 04, 2026
Who We Are

BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.

Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.

Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best - people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems - and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we've produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.

About Technical Operations

BioMarin's Technical Operations group is responsible for creating our drugs for use in clinical trials and for scaling production of those drugs for the commercial market. These engineers, technicians, scientists and support staff build and maintain BioMarin's cutting-edge manufacturing processes and sites, provide quality assurance and quality control to ensure we meet regulatory standards, and procure the needed goods and services to support manufacturing and coordinating the worldwide movement of our drugs to patients.
SUMMARY:
The BioMarin Summer Internship Program will enable students to gain valuable experience and knowledge of the processes and systems within BioMarin, while gaining an insight into the pharmaceutical/biotech industry. Over the course of 10 - 12 weeks our interns gain industry experience while working alongside our talented team on meaningful projects.
The Systems and Implementation team is seeking a summer intern with a strong interest in AI, project management, and operational excellence, and a commitment to gaining substantive experience in building intelligent workflow solutions. The selected intern will support the development of an innovative AI powered Co Pilot Agent designed to streamline project scoping, stakeholder analysis, process mapping, risk identification, and continuous improvement efforts leveraging Lean, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence methodologies.
JOB DESCRIPTION/PROJECT:
This internship will involve hands on participation in the design, prototyping, and refinement of AI agent features that directly support project managers, process owners, and operational leaders.
Responsibilities may include translating process improvement frameworks into structured AI logic, drafting workflow templates, evaluating agent performance, and contributing to process optimization initiatives. The intern will also collaborate closely with cross functional partners across Technical Operations, Quality, Research & Development, and Digital teams to gather requirements, validate use cases, and ensure alignment with broader organizational needs.
Key activities may include assisting in the development of agent components using low code/no code AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot Studio; supporting the creation of project scoping resources such as stakeholder maps and risk logs; building process maps using tools like Visio, Miro, or Lucidchart; and identifying opportunities for automation or workflow enhancement. This role will also support integration efforts with productivity platforms including Teams, SharePoint, and Power Automate, and contribute to user documentation, onboarding resources, and training materials. Additionally, the internship offers the opportunity to gain insight into how AI and digital transformation are reshaping process excellence within the biopharmaceutical industry.
Required Skills:
  • Understanding of AI assistants, LLMs, or low code AI platforms.
  • Experience with Python, Power Automate, or another scripting/automation tool (coursework ok).
  • Familiarity with APIs, data flows, or system integrations.
  • Basic data analysis skills (Excel, Power BI, or similar).
  • Ability to create structured documentation (requirements, user stories, flowcharts).
  • Strong analytical and organizational abilities.
  • Curiosity and willingness to learn new tools and frameworks.
  • Clear, confident communication skills.
  • Detailoriented, with strong criticalthinking skills.
Desired Skills:
  • Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement (DMAIC, SIPOC, VSM, Kaizen).
  • Experience with process mapping and workflow tools (Visio, Miro, Lucidchart).
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform or Copilot Studio.
  • Understanding of prompt engineering or basic machine learning concepts.
  • Coursework or projects involving UX/UI, automation, or enterprise data systems
Qualifications/Eligibility:
  • Student in their 3rd or 4th year pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data/Analytics, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Must be available to work full time, 40 hours a week.
  • Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. based university or college and enrolled in the fall term after the completion of the internship OR have graduated within 1 year of the start of the program.
  • Must be able to relocate if necessary and work at the designated site for the duration of the internship for on-site, hybrid roles. Some positions will be open to remote interns, but employee must be within United States borders.
Benefits of a BioMarin Internship:
  • Paid hourly wage, paid company holidays, and sick time
  • Apply skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to on-the-job experiences
  • Comprehensive, value-added project(s)
  • Develop skills specific to your major.
  • Opportunities for professional development by building relationships and learning about other parts of the business.
  • Participate in company all hands meetings, monthly community lunches
  • Corporate office amenities such as: 24/7 on-site gym, coffee truck, snacks
  • Access to Employee Resource Groups
Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
In the U.S., the salary range for this position is $ 24 to $ 27 per hour, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
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