Alkeus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotech company focused on the development of innovative therapies to treat serious diseases of the eye with high unmet need. Based in Cambridge, Mass., Alkeus was founded in 2010, and since that time has been developing its lead compound, gildeuretinol acetate (ALK-001). Designated as a breakthrough therapy and granted orphan drug status by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, gildeuretinol is being evaluated in multiple clinical trials for the treatment of Stargardt disease and geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of blindness in the U.S.
Position Summary: The Marketing Intern will be responsible for putting together a KOL planning tracker, supporting KOL interactions. They will be responsible for conducting desk research on topics related to Stargardt disease including competition landscape and summarize their findings for the cross functional stakeholders. They will be required to facilitate marketing workstreams meetings to support the execution of Gildeuretinol launch plans.
Primary Responsibilities: - Desk Research
- KOL plans execution tracker
- Meeting planning and facilitating
- Deliver on other related projects as assigned.
Qualifications: - Education and Certification
- Undergraduate/Graduate degree preferred
- Work Experience
- Prior Marketing or Project Management experience preferred
Skills and Key Success Factors: - Entrepreneurship spirit with a passion to learn and evolve with the team
- Highest levels of professionalism, confidence, personal values and ethical standards
- Highly organized and detail oriented with a passion to deliver quality results
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A keen sense of urgency to get the job done well
- Track record as a team-player
Other Relevant Information: - Travel: able to travel up to 25% of time
- Be available for full-time work (40 hours/week) during internship period
Alkeus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.