INTERN - Office of Technology & Development

INTERN - Office of Technology & Development

Job Category: Internships

Requisition Number: INTER
005138

• Posted :
  August 28, 2026
• Part-Time

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ABOUT US:

Scripps Research is a nonprofit biomedical institute ranked as one of the most influential in the world for its impact on innovation. We celebrated our 100-year legacy in 2024. This significant milestone marks a century of seminal discoveries in immunology, infectious diseases (such as COVID-19, flu, HIV), neuroscience, heart disease, cancer, and more. Located in La Jolla, California, the institute houses six research departments, multiple Nobel laureates, a top-ranked graduate school and a leading postdoctoral training program.

Scripps Research encompasses two elite and highly innovative institutes, the Cali
-Skaggs Institute for Innovative Medicines and Scripps Research Translational Institute, which merge foundational studies in biology, chemistry and computer science with translational science to produce pioneering drugs and advances in digital and precision medicine. Together, we cultivate new scientific leaders and expand the frontiers of knowledge to deliver medical breakthroughs impacting human health around the globe. If you have a passion for making a difference, this could be your opportunity to join our transformative team.

POSITION TITLE: Intern - Office of Technology & Development

POSITION SUMMARY:

We have an exciting opportunity for an Intern supporting the Office of Technology Development at Scripps Research in La Jolla, California, home to some of the world’s most renowned scientists. This is a great opportunity for someone to join a nimble, highly dynamic, and motivated team that drives technology transfer of a world-class research organization. The candidate will work with the OTD team to support key technology transfer functions including development of marketing materials to facilitate outreach to partnering targets, assessment of technologies to support portfolio prioritization, and update of OTD’s database and website.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Develop non-confidential and confidential slide decks and marketing materials to support OTD’s Corporate Development function.
• Assess opportunities in the portfolio by researching industry landscape, competitive information, relevant technologies, historical/comparable terms and transactions
• Generate and upload non-technical communication and educational materials to OTD’s intranet and website.
• Organize and update OTD’s internal database and track BD interactions and developments.
• Part-time:
  Up to 12 hours per week.
• This position is not eligible for benefits.
• This position is expected to last 3 months.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• An undergraduate degree in the life sciences (e.g., biology, chemistry, biomedical engineering) required. Advanced degree (MDs, PhDs, MBAs) not required but will be considered.
• Strong scientific technical and analytical skills.
• Basic understanding of business development concepts, business/competitive analysis and/or market research, life science strategy
• Basic understanding of drug development process, approval process, licensing and IP.
• Willingness to work across diverse therapeutic areas and modalities.
• Ability to take direction well, detail-oriented, and highly organized.
• High proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to describe scientific concepts to a diverse audience.

COMPENSATION:

The expected hiring range for this position is $17.80 - $35.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. Consideration will be given to experience that exceeds the listed requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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May include:
Stationary position for an extended period of time, traverse campus/facility as needed, operate machinery such as computer, phone, copy machine; exposure to cold or hot temperatures.

The above statements describe the level of work performed and expected in general terms. The statements are not intended to list all the responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of employees so classified, and the content herein is subject to change due to the business needs of Scripps…