CPT Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist Jobs
Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist jobs on CPT put you in the field promoting medications and medical devices to healthcare providers, directly applying coursework in pharmacology, business, or life sciences. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the role must connect to your degree program's learning objectives.
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BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health. Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities. Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.
About Technical Operations
BioMarin’s Technical Operations group is responsible for creating our drugs for use in clinical trials and for scaling production of those drugs for the commercial market. These engineers, technicians, scientists and support staff build and maintain BioMarin’s cutting-edge manufacturing processes and sites, provide quality assurance and quality control to ensure we meet regulatory standards, and procure the needed goods and services to support manufacturing and coordinating the worldwide movement of our drugs to patients.
SUMMARY
The BioMarin Summer Internship Program will enable students to gain valuable experience and knowledge of the processes and systems within BioMarin, while gaining an insight into the pharmaceutical/biotech industry. Over the course of 10 - 12 weeks our interns gain industry experience while working alongside our talented team on meaningful projects.
JOB DESCRIPTION/PROJECT:
We are seeking a motivated Quality Specialist intern to support Quality Oversight of External Test Labs and Contract Manufacturing Organizations. This role offers experience in contract manufacturing and testing oversight, continuous improvement, and Quality performance in the Biotech industry. The intern will partner closely with various functions in Quality teams to help establish visual management tools, performance metrics and reports.
Required Skills:
- Strong organizational and attention to detail skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
- Comfortable working in a regulated environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Desired Skills:
- Familiarity AI and digitalization
- Interest in quality control, manufacturing, operations excellence, or quality assurance
- Strong communication and documentation skills
Qualifications/Eligibility:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in: Engineering (Chemical, Bioengineering, Industrial), Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Operations, or related field
- Work performed in an active manufacturing environment
- Will require gowning and adherence to GMP Procedures
- Must be available to work full time, 40 hours a week.
- Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. based university or college and enrolled in the fall term after the completion of the internship OR have graduated within 1 year of the start of the program.
- Must be able to relocate if necessary and work at the designated site for the duration of the internship for on-site, hybrid roles.
Benefits of a BioMarin Internship:
- Paid hourly wage, paid company holidays, and sick time
- Apply skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to on-the-job experiences
- Comprehensive, value-added project(s)
- Develop skills specific to your major.
- Opportunities for professional development by building relationships and learning about other parts of the business.
- Participate in company all hands meetings, monthly community lunches
- Corporate office amenities such as: 24/7 on-site gym, coffee truck, snacks
- Access to Employee Resource Groups
Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
In the U.S., the salary range for this position is $24 to $27 per hour, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
Who We Are
BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health. Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities. Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.
About Technical Operations
BioMarin’s Technical Operations group is responsible for creating our drugs for use in clinical trials and for scaling production of those drugs for the commercial market. These engineers, technicians, scientists and support staff build and maintain BioMarin’s cutting-edge manufacturing processes and sites, provide quality assurance and quality control to ensure we meet regulatory standards, and procure the needed goods and services to support manufacturing and coordinating the worldwide movement of our drugs to patients.
SUMMARY
The BioMarin Summer Internship Program will enable students to gain valuable experience and knowledge of the processes and systems within BioMarin, while gaining an insight into the pharmaceutical/biotech industry. Over the course of 10 - 12 weeks our interns gain industry experience while working alongside our talented team on meaningful projects.
JOB DESCRIPTION/PROJECT:
We are seeking a motivated Quality Specialist intern to support Quality Oversight of External Test Labs and Contract Manufacturing Organizations. This role offers experience in contract manufacturing and testing oversight, continuous improvement, and Quality performance in the Biotech industry. The intern will partner closely with various functions in Quality teams to help establish visual management tools, performance metrics and reports.
Required Skills:
- Strong organizational and attention to detail skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
- Comfortable working in a regulated environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Desired Skills:
- Familiarity AI and digitalization
- Interest in quality control, manufacturing, operations excellence, or quality assurance
- Strong communication and documentation skills
Qualifications/Eligibility:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in: Engineering (Chemical, Bioengineering, Industrial), Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Operations, or related field
- Work performed in an active manufacturing environment
- Will require gowning and adherence to GMP Procedures
- Must be available to work full time, 40 hours a week.
- Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. based university or college and enrolled in the fall term after the completion of the internship OR have graduated within 1 year of the start of the program.
- Must be able to relocate if necessary and work at the designated site for the duration of the internship for on-site, hybrid roles.
Benefits of a BioMarin Internship:
- Paid hourly wage, paid company holidays, and sick time
- Apply skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to on-the-job experiences
- Comprehensive, value-added project(s)
- Develop skills specific to your major.
- Opportunities for professional development by building relationships and learning about other parts of the business.
- Participate in company all hands meetings, monthly community lunches
- Corporate office amenities such as: 24/7 on-site gym, coffee truck, snacks
- Access to Employee Resource Groups
Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
In the U.S., the salary range for this position is $24 to $27 per hour, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
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Get Access To All JobsPharmaceutical Sales Specialist CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist role qualify for CPT?
Yes, if your degree program in life sciences, pharmacology, biomedical sciences, or business directly relates to the work. Your DSO makes the final determination. Roles that involve promoting FDA-regulated products to licensed healthcare providers typically satisfy the academic connection requirement, especially for students in pharmaceutical sciences or MBA programs with a health focus.
Can I work in the field, visiting clinics and hospitals, on CPT?
Yes. CPT authorizes off-campus work, which includes field-based roles. Pharmaceutical sales is inherently a field position, and that structure doesn't disqualify it. Your I-20 CPT authorization will specify your employer, so territory reassignments within the same company generally don't require a new authorization, but relocating to a different employer always does.
How do I find Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist employers who understand CPT?
Many regional pharmaceutical distributors and specialty pharma companies are more experienced with CPT than large national firms. Search on Migrate Mate to find postings filtered by employers with documented F-1 hiring history. Bring a copy of your CPT-authorized I-20 and a brief explanation of the authorization process to every recruiter call, most HR teams will appreciate the clarity.
Does using 12 months of CPT affect my OPT eligibility?
Yes. If you use 12 or more months of full-time CPT, you become ineligible for post-completion OPT. Part-time CPT, regardless of duration, doesn't affect OPT eligibility. If you're considering a full-time Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist role for a full semester or academic year, confirm the cumulative duration with your DSO before accepting the position.
What documents does the employer need from me to start a CPT role?
You'll need your CPT-authorized I-20 showing the specific employer name and authorization dates, your F-1 visa stamp, and your passport. For I-9 verification, the I-20 and passport together satisfy the identity and work authorization requirements. Some pharmaceutical employers also request your SEVIS ID or a letter from your DSO confirming active status, have both ready before your first day.