If you want to do something that matters, this work matters. Patients drive our passion to pioneer novel cancer therapies. That’s why we’ve built an environment centered around support, flexibility, and a shared mission. Creating and delivering medicine for cancer can only be done through focus, dedication, and heart. We hire exceptional people and trust each other to work in whatever way lets us, be us – whether that’s onsite, from home, or anywhere in between. 

Our summer intern program, which will run from May 25th – Aug 7th, allows students to gain real world work experience in a high energy, collaborative work culture.   

Role Overview & Key functions: 

Overview 

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance / IT Intern to support a broad range of financial and operational activities across FP&A, accounting/close, accounts payable, and IT/finance systems research. This role offers unique visibility into the finance function of a growing biotech organization and includes opportunities to work directly with the CFO on strategic and ad hoc projects. 

The ideal candidate is analytical, proactive, eager to learn, and comfortable working with financial data, systems, and cross-functional partners. 

Key Responsibilities 

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) 

• Assist with preparation of monthly and quarterly financial forecasts. 

• Update financial models, templates, and dashboards as needed. 

• Help compile data for executive presentations and board materials. 

Accounting & Close Support 

• Assist with monthly close activities such as accrual preparation, journal entry support, and data reconciliation. 

• Help gather and organize supporting documentation for account reconciliations. 

Accounts Payable (AP) & Operational Finance 

• Help maintain AP aging schedules and follow up on outstanding items. 

CFO & Special Projects 

• Conduct research, financial analysis, and benchmarking for CFO-driven strategic initiatives. 

• Assist in preparing materials for senior leadership meetings and special reviews. 

• Take on ad hoc assignments that require strong problem-solving and data analysis skills.

• IT & Systems Support (Finance-Focused) 

• Research AI tools, automation solutions, and efficiency technologies relevant to finance processes. 

• Evaluate budgeting, forecasting, and planning system options; assist with vendor comparison and ROI analysis. 

• Support preliminary research for potential upgrades to financial general ledger systems (e.g., workflows, integrations, cost structures). 

• Help document requirements, summarize findings, and make recommendations to the IT team, the CFO and Finance team. 

Candidate profile & Qualifications 

• You are either currently enrolled in college or you are a recent college graduate 

• You have a strong interest in life sciences and are passionate about giving patients with cancer a chance to enjoy more of life’s precious moments.  

• You feel a strong connection with our ICARE values (Innovation, Courage, Alignment & Accountability, Resilience, and Energy) 

• You demonstrate enthusiasm for learning and a commitment to career development 

• Must be able to complete the Karyopharm Internship Program 27 May – 08 Aug 2025 
• Currently enrolled high school or college (bachelor’s program) student 
• Student must be returning to school in the Fall Term. 
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 
• Must be highly organized and have the ability to work in independently and collaboratively as a team 
• Clear, concise verbal & written communication 

Pay for internships ranges from $22 to $30 per hour, depending on the student's academic level (e.g., Bachelor's, Master's) and year in school.

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