Intern, AI Agent Development

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. • Novato, CA

8d • $24 - $27 • Hybrid

About The Position

The BioMarin Summer Internship Program will enable students to gain valuable experience and knowledge of the processes and systems within BioMarin, while gaining an insight into the pharmaceutical/biotech industry. Over the course of 10 - 12 weeks our interns gain industry experience while working alongside our talented team on meaningful projects.
The Systems and Implementation team is seeking a summer intern with a strong interest in AI, project management, and operational excellence, and a commitment to gaining substantive experience in building intelligent workflow solutions. The selected intern will support the development of an innovative AI‑powered Co‑Pilot Agent designed to streamline project scoping, stakeholder analysis, process mapping, risk identification, and continuous improvement efforts leveraging Lean, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence methodologies.
This internship will involve hands‑on participation in the design, prototyping, and refinement of AI agent features that directly support project managers, process owners, and operational leaders.
Responsibilities may include translating process improvement frameworks into structured AI logic, drafting workflow templates, evaluating agent performance, and contributing to process optimization initiatives. The intern will also collaborate closely with cross‑functional partners across Technical Operations, Quality, Research & Development, and Digital teams to gather requirements, validate use cases, and ensure alignment with broader organizational needs.
Key activities may include assisting in the development of agent components using low‑code/no‑code AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot Studio; supporting the creation of project scoping resources such as stakeholder maps and risk logs; building process maps using tools like Visio, Miro, or Lucidchart; and identifying opportunities for automation or workflow enhancement. This role will also support integration efforts with productivity platforms including Teams, SharePoint, and Power Automate, and contribute to user documentation, onboarding resources, and training materials. Additionally, the internship offers the opportunity to gain insight into how AI and digital transformation are reshaping process excellence within the biopharmaceutical industry.

Requirements

• Understanding of AI assistants, LLMs, or low‑code AI platforms.
• Experience with Python, Power Automate, or another scripting/automation tool (coursework ok).
• Familiarity with APIs, data flows, or system integrations.
• Basic data analysis skills (Excel, Power BI, or similar).
• Ability to create structured documentation (requirements, user stories, flowcharts).
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn new tools and frameworks.
• Clear, confident communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented, with strong critical‑thinking skills.
• Student in their 3rd or 4th year pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data/Analytics, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Must be available to work full time, 40 hours a week.
• Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. based university or college and enrolled in the fall term after the completion of the internship OR have graduated within 1 year of the start of the program.
• Must be able to relocate if necessary and work at the designated site for the duration of the internship for on-site, hybrid roles. Some positions will be open to remote interns, but employee must be within United States borders.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement (DMAIC, SIPOC, VSM, Kaizen).
• Experience with process mapping and workflow tools (Visio, Miro, Lucidchart).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform or Copilot Studio.
• Understanding of prompt engineering or basic machine learning concepts.
• Coursework or projects involving UX/UI, automation, or enterprise data systems

Responsibilities

• Translating process improvement frameworks into structured AI logic
• Drafting workflow templates
• Evaluating agent performance
• Contributing to process optimization initiatives
• Collaborating closely with cross‑functional partners across Technical Operations, Quality, Research & Development, and Digital teams to gather requirements, validate use cases, and ensure alignment with broader organizational needs
• Assisting in the development of agent components using low‑code/no‑code AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot Studio
• Supporting the creation of project scoping resources such as stakeholder maps and risk logs
• Building process maps using tools like Visio, Miro, or Lucidchart
• Identifying opportunities for automation or workflow enhancement
• Supporting integration efforts with productivity platforms including Teams, SharePoint, and Power Automate
• Contributing to user documentation, onboarding resources, and training materials

Benefits

• Paid hourly wage, paid company holidays, and sick time
• Apply skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to on-the-job experiences
• Comprehensive, value-added project(s)
• Develop skills specific to your major.
• Opportunities for professional development by building relationships and learning about other parts of the business.
• Participate in company all hands meetings, monthly community lunches
• Corporate office amenities such as: 24/7 on-site gym, coffee truck, snacks
• Access to Employee Resource Groups

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern