Shennon Biotechnologies

Shennon Biotechnologies

Summer PhD/MBA Intern - Oncology Market Analysis and Research

San Francisco, CA · Intern · Internship

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 26 days ago
ExcelResearchLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingPublic SpeakingMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • We combine ultra-high-throughput microfluidics driven functional screening, computational engineering, and translational immunology into a unified engine.
  • This end-to-end approach enables faster iteration, deeper biological insight, and the development of better drugs with greater precision and confidence.
  • The ideal candidate has exposure to or a strong interest in biotechnology, business strategy, market research, and understanding how scientific and commercial insights intersect in the development of innovative therapeutics.

Responsibilities

  • Support strategic assessments of oncology targets, immunology pathways, and emerging technologies.
  • Develop presentations, market maps, executive summaries, and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Help executive team optimize pitch decks for external business conversations.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with scientific and leadership teams on strategic and market intelligence projects.

Requirements

  • 2+ years experience working at a biotech or pharmaceutical company.
  • Familiarity with oncology and/or immunology concepts is highly desirable.
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret scientific literature, clinical trial data, and industry reports and synthesize information into actionable business insights.
  • Proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, market research tools/databases.
  • Familiarity with using AI tools to accelerate research is appreciated, but depth in original research is required.
  • A high-impact internship experience with broad visibility across scientific and business functions.
  • Currently pursuing a PhD/MBA degree, with a focus in healthcare and/or biotechnology. Ideally someone with a PhD in immuno-oncology who is interested in business and has some business training.
  • Background in life sciences, biology, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, pharmacy, or a related field.
  • Strong interest in biotechnology, therapeutics, healthcare innovation, and market strategy.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment, take initiative, and drive projects independently.
  • Proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, market research tools/databases. Familiarity with using AI tools to accelerate research is appreciated, but depth in original research is required.

Compensation

  • Compensation will be determined based on experience and market benchmarks
  • Unlimited snacks and drinks.
  • Hands-on exposure to biotech strategy, oncology therapeutics, and executive-level decision making

Benefits

  • Commuter Benefits.
  • Currently pursuing a PhD/MBA degree, with a focus in healthcare and/or biotechnology.

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