About the role#
The Commercial Associate Intern will spend 12 months gaining hands-on experience within the Canadian biopharmaceutical industry. This role offers exposure to commercial strategy, business operations, and project management. You will work across teams to support business priorities and participate in structured learning opportunities to build your knowledge of the healthcare environment.
What you'll do#
- Support commercial projects through planning, coordination, execution, and progress tracking.
- Prepare meeting agendas, record key decisions, and follow up with stakeholders.
- Develop and update business materials, including presentations, reports, training resources, and internal communications.
- Maintain databases and document archives for accurate record-keeping.
- Coordinate training sessions, track completion, gather feedback, and identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with teams such as Sales & Marketing, Business Intelligence & Operations, Medical, Market Access, and Regulatory.
- Participate in coaching sessions, job-shadowing, and team meetings.
- Ensure all business activities comply with company policies and relevant regulations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a university program for Marketing, Business, Life Sciences, or a related field.
- Strong interest in biopharma, healthcare, and patient engagement.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team.
- Digital literacy, including the ability to work across multiple platforms and adopt new systems.
- Fluency in English.
- Previous experience in marketing or healthcare and proficiency in French are considered assets.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Term: Winter 2027 (12 months starting January 2027).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $58,000 CAD per year.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
About Biogen
Biogen is a biotechnology company that develops medicines for patients. It was founded in 1978. The company operates from its headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It maintains manufacturing facilities in North Carolina and Switzerland. Biogen employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people and distributes therapies to over 80 countries.
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