Serif Biomedicines, Market Intelligence and Strategy Internship

Position Summary:

This internship position reports to the Director of Corporate Strategy and Operations and supports a range of competitive intelligence, market analysis, and strategic initiatives across the organization.

This role will conduct rigorous analyses spanning scientific, clinical, competitive, and commercial landscapes to generate actionable insights that inform internal decision-making. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical rigor with intellectual curiosity, can synthesize large volumes of complex information into concise strategic insights, and is enthusiastic about leveraging emerging technologies and AI-enabled tools to improve workflows and streamline material generation.

• Conduct end-to-end market and competitive intelligence activities with autonomy, including monitoring, information gathering, synthesis, and development of executive-ready deliverables.
• Analyze scientific literature, clinical data, company disclosures, market trends, and competitive developments to identify key insights and strategic implications.
• Build and maintain structured datasets, dashboards, and scalable tools to support intelligence generation, knowledge management, and data visualization.
• Communicate findings clearly and effectively to cross-functional stakeholders to support timely strategic alignment.
• Support broader strategic initiatives as needed, including business development evaluations, portfolio strategy, and operational planning.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes and incorporate AI/ML-enabled tools and automation into market intelligence workflows.

• PhD strongly preferred; advanced degree in a life sciences discipline required (e.g., biology, biochemistry, chemistry, biomedical engineering).
• Working knowledge of the life sciences and biopharmaceutical industry, including drug discovery, development, and commercialization.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, structured insights.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work product in a fast-pace environment.
• Experience with programming, data science, AI/ML tools, or computational workflows is a plus.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with a self-driven, collaborative approach and willingness to learn.

Location: Cambridge, MA

Compensation: $35 - $45 per hour. Short-term engagement not eligible for health and welfare benefits. Retirement benefits may be available after completing a set number of hours.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.