About the role#
The Finance Summer Associate position is a 12-week, full-time internship program. It offers MBA students the chance to work alongside biotech experts on business-critical projects. You will gain experience in a professional environment and receive exposure to senior leadership through project presentations and a speaker series. This role is a pipeline for full-time finance positions within the organization.
What you'll do#
- Support core finance processes, including budgeting, forecasting, business planning, and investment valuations.
- Conduct R&D project portfolio financial planning and biopharma program valuation.
- Perform benchmarking, efficiency analysis, and optimization for sales, marketing, and distribution costs.
- Analyze production cost drivers and manufacturing network performance.
- Own specific business projects and present your findings to senior leaders.
- Lead or participate in intern committees to organize program events.
- Engage in volunteer projects, team-building activities, and social events.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an MBA program.
- Strong technical, quantitative, and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with executives.
- A history of collaboration and partnership in your work.
- A focus on delivering results.
- Alignment with company values: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.
- Diverse experience that brings new perspectives to the team.
Location & details#
- Location: South San Francisco, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027 (12 weeks).
- Compensation: $55.00 per hour plus paid holiday time off.
- Note: Relocation benefits are not provided for this position.
About Genentech
Genentech is a biotechnology research company founded in 1976. Based in South San Francisco, the firm focuses on areas such as oncology, neuroscience, and immunology. It employs over 18,000 people across multiple locations in California and Oregon. The organization develops medicines for complex health conditions.
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