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Cytokinetics is a late-stage, specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing first-in-class muscle activators and next-in-class muscle inhibitors as potential treatments for debilitating diseases in which cardiac muscle performance is compromised. As a leader in muscle biology and the mechanics of muscle performance, the company is developing small molecule drug candidates specifically engineered to impact myocardial muscle function and contractility.

At Cytokinetics we are dedicated to supporting the next generation of biotech professionals through our annual Cytokinetics Internship Program. We believe that investing in enthusiastic students and recent graduates brings fresh perspectives and insights to our teams and we take pride in providing opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects. Through our Internship Program we aim to provide a challenging and rewarding experience to build a strong foundation for a career in the biopharmaceutical industry.

This is a paid internship at our South San Francisco headquarters. The program is for approximately 12 weeks beginning in late May/early June.

You will report to the Senior Vice President of Business Development and work closely with the Executive Vice President of Corporate Development and Chief Business Officer as well as others within Corporate Development. You will be a key member on a team building value through alliance management, licensing and collaborations, and strategic planning.

You will:

Assist the team responsible for identifying andevaluating licensing and collaboration opportunities andnegotiating term sheets and agreements
Perform background research on potential partners, including public and proprietary database searches
Update internal tracking documents to ensure all information accurately reflects the current situation
Support initiatives to enhance alliance management capabilities
Inform Cytokinetics’ cross-functional strategic planning
Generate and deliver impactful presentations to senior management and key decision-makers

Requirements:

College or graduate student, with responsibilities tailored accordingly
Work full-time on site from Cytokinetics’ South San Francisco headquarters
Positive attitude, attention to detail and interest in helping others
Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
Biological knowledge necessary to understand the drug pipeline/portfolio of Cytokinetics and potential partners
Excellent analytical capabilities required
Ability to summarize or simplify complex concepts in words and graphics and to “think on your feet”

Actual salary at the time of hire may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant qualifications, skills, and experience, as well as the service line and location where this position may be filled.

Salary Pay Range

$22—$45 USD

Our employees come from different backgrounds, and we celebrate those differences. We are looking for the best candidates for our open roles, but do not expect applicants to meet every qualification in order to be considered. If you are excited about what you could accomplish at Cytokinetics and believe you can add value to our team, we would love to hear from you.

Please review our General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) policy PRIOR to applying.

Our passion is anchored in robust scientific thinking, grounded in integrity and critical thinking. We keep the patient front and center in all we do – all actions and decisions are in service of the patient and their caregivers. We champion integrity, ethics, doing the right thing, and being our best selves.

Fraud Warning: How to Identify Impersonated Cytokinetics Job Postings and Offers

Recently, there have been fraudulent employment offers being sent to candidates on behalf of Cytokinetics. Please be advised that all legitimate offers from Cytokinetics will come directly from our official email domain (Cytokinetics.com) and will only be made after completing a formal interview process.

Here are some ways to check for authenticity:

We do not conduct job interviews through non-standard text messaging applications
We will never request personal information such as banking details until after an official offer has been accepted and verified
We will never request that you purchase equipment or other items when interviewing or hiring
If you are unsure about the authenticity of an offer, or if you receive any suspicious communication, please contact us directly at [email protected]

Please visit our website at: www.cytokinetics.com

Cytokinetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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