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.   

The clinical development team is searching for a candidate that is bound for a career in medicine.  This internship will be focused on publishing results from completed and ongoing clinical trials.  The internship will also interface with the translational medicine, pharmacology, pharmacovigilance, and regulatory teams as documents and health agency submissions undergo collaborative generation.  The offered experience is an ideal way to gain familiarity of the steps of drug development in the context of delivering the best care for cancer patients. This internship serves as experience for those candidates interested in a career in clinical development or for future clinicians who want to understand the biopharmaceutical industry in depth.  A sample of tasks involved include: 

Role Overview & Key functions: 

• Assist in the preparation, review, and submission of manuscripts to medical journals, conferences, and other forums.  

• Review the medical portions of regulatory documents to ensure accurate description of the efficacy and safety of regimens in clinical trials 

• Conduct research on the treatment landscape of the cancer of interest 

• Participate in cross-functional meetings and collaborate with departments such as Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, Quality, Pharmaceutical Sciences, etc 

Candidate profile & Qualifications 

• Currently pursuing a college degree with intention to go on to medical school or are actively in medical training. 

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as reference software, such as Endnote or Zotero. 

• A working knowledge of physiology, statistics, and molecular biology. 

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. 

• 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.

At Karyopharm, we live and demonstrate our ICARE values every day! Check out our Culture Video!