Summer Intern, Finance, Corporate Strategy & Business Development

Position Summary

Flare Therapeutics is seeking a highly motivated Summer Intern to join our Finance, Corporate Strategy and Business Development team.

This role offers a unique "seat at the table" to help shape the commercial and financial trajectory of a clinical-stage biotech. You will work directly with senior leadership to translate complex pipeline data into actionable strategic insights, supporting everything from investor relations to business development and financing activities.

Duration: 10-12 Weeks

Key Responsibilities

* Market Intelligence & Strategy:
Conduct comprehensive market opportunity assessments and competitive landscape mapping to define the commercial potential and strategic positioning of Flare Tx's drug discovery programs.

* Financial Modeling:
Develop sophisticated financial models that provide robust benchmarking and valuation analyses (e.g., NPV analyses, peak sales forecasts, and probability-weighted scenarios) to guide financing strategies and corporate decision-making.

* Executive Communication:
Synthesize intricate financial and market data into high-impact, executive-level presentations for the Board of Directors, senior leadership, and potential investors.

* Business Development Support:
Support BD initiatives through structured research, systematic potential partnership opportunity screening, and data-driven financial analyses.

* Deal Readiness:
Organize and maintain virtual data rooms (VDRs) and due diligence materials to support strategic discussions and financing rounds.

* Financial Planning:
Support the Finance organization with scenario planning, cash runway modeling, and ad-hoc strategic projects.

Candidate Profile

Education:

Currently pursuing BA/BS in a business and/or life sciences field with a strong interest in the business of biotech. Rising Junior or Senior preferred.

Analytical Rigor:
Strong proficiency in Excel-based financial modeling, including experience with DCF/NPV analyses, sensitivity tables, and scenario planning. Ability to leverage primary and secondary research sources to inform valuation assumptions.

Strategic Mindset:
Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations. You don't just pull the data; you understand the "so what?" behind the numbers.

Communication:
Exceptional PowerPoint, data visualization and storytelling skills-you can turn a spreadsheet into a compelling narrative.

Agility:
Comfortable in a fast-paced, lean startup environment where priorities can shift rapidly.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.