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This application is for a 6-month student role from January - June 2027. Resume review begins in October 2026.
As an HCP Marketing Co-op, you will join the U.S. Marketing team and work directly with the Director of HCP Marketing to gain hands-on experience within a commercial biopharmaceutical organization. You will support HCP marketing initiatives while gaining exposure to brand strategy, agency collaboration and cross-functional partnerships.
The primary focus of this co-op will be helping the team evaluate and strengthen its approach in congresses and sponsorships. The co-op will work with marketing operations and strategy, along with other stakeholders to understand current processes, gain insights, and help develop tools that support more consistent planning and decision making.
In addition to the primary focus, the co-op will have opportunities to participate in HCP marketing, agency, and cross-functional meetings and learn how marketing partners with sales, medical, analytics and other functions. The role is designed to provide meaningful exposure to pharmaceutical marketing, while giving the opportunity to contribute to real business priorities.
What You’ll Do:
As a co-op you will:
- Assess and document the current commercial congress and sponsorship process, with a focus on Congress activities.
- Partner with Marketing Strategy & Operations and other stakeholders to gather input and identify themes, gaps, and opportunities.
- Support development of a framework for evaluating sponsorship opportunities against brand and business objectives.
- Develop tools and templates to support sponsorship planning and decision-making.
- Create a centralized tracking and reporting approach for congress & sponsorship activities and investments.
- Support HCP Marketing initiatives as needed.
- Synthesize your findings and present recommendations to HCP Marketing leadership and key stakeholders at the conclusion of the co-op.
Example projects may include:
- Creation of tracking dashboards.
- Congress and Sponsorship landscape assessments.
- Working with HCP marketing lead to develop booth opportunities.
- Identify opportunities to improve frameworks.
Who You Are:
- Interested in pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or HCP marketing.
- Strong organizational and project-management skills with attention to detail.
- Able to synthesize information and communicate key takeaways clearly.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Curious, proactive, and comfortable collaborating with different teams.
- Proficiency with PowerPoint and Excel.
To participate in the Biogen Co-op or Co-op Program, students must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
- At least 18 years of age prior to the scheduled start date.
- Currently enrolled in an accredited community college, college, university or skills program/apprenticeship.
Education Requirements
- Degree level(s): Pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degree.
- Preferred majors/programs: Marketing, Business, Communications, Healthcare Management, Life Sciences, or a related field.
Job Level: Internship
Additional Information
The base compensation range for this role is: $23.00-$29.00
The actual hourly wage offered will consider the candidate’s current academic level and degree candidacy, inclusive of Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, JD, MD, PhD and MBA programs. It will comply with state or local minimum wage requirements specific to the job location.
In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a range of benefits designed to support our educational employees, including, but not limited to:
- Company paid holidays
- Commuter benefits
- Employee Resource Groups participation
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
Why Biogen?
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
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Does a Business Development Professional role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the role connects directly to your enrolled program of study and your DSO agrees the work is an integral curricular component. Business development functions, market research, partnership outreach, sales pipeline management, align well with business, marketing, and MBA programs. Your DSO will evaluate the offer letter and job duties, not just the job title, so a detailed description of your daily responsibilities strengthens the authorization request.
Can I do CPT part-time as a Business Development Professional while finishing coursework?
Yes. CPT is available as part-time (under 20 hours per week) or full-time (20 hours or more), and many F-1 students in business programs complete part-time CPT during their final semester while finishing required courses. Part-time CPT, regardless of how many semesters you use it, doesn't affect your OPT eligibility. Full-time CPT used for 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, so track your CPT hours carefully.
How do I find Business Development Professional employers who are familiar with CPT hiring?
Search Migrate Mate for business development roles filtered by employers with F-1 sponsorship history. Employers who have previously filed Labor Condition Applications or sponsored OPT workers are more likely to understand CPT authorization requirements and less likely to rescind offers over work authorization confusion. Targeting these employers reduces friction in the onboarding process.
What documents do I need to show a Business Development employer before starting CPT?
You'll need your updated I-20 with the CPT authorization page listing the specific employer, start date, and end date, plus your valid F-1 visa stamp and passport. Some employers also request your I-94 arrival record to confirm your current status. The CPT authorization on your I-20 is the controlling document, you cannot begin work before it's issued, even if the offer letter is signed.
Does working as a Business Development Professional on CPT help with future H-1B sponsorship?
It can, particularly if the employer is familiar with sponsoring F-1 workers and the role qualifies as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards. Business development roles with a specific degree requirement, such as an MBA or a bachelor's in marketing, finance, or a related field, are more defensible as specialty occupations than generalist sales roles. Gaining experience with the same employer through OPT before H-1B visa sponsorship also strengthens continuity in the petition.