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Insights Analyst roles in the United States are accessible to exchange visitors through the J-1 visa Trainee or Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. A designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and your host employer provides the structured training plan. No lottery, no annual cap, just confirmed sponsorship and a qualifying placement.
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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. Global External Operations (GEO) manages BioMarin's worldwide network of Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs), ensuring timely delivery of high-quality clinical and commercial products. We're a team focused on scaling manufacturing capabilities, maintaining regulatory compliance, and driving operational excellence with our external partners.
JOB DESCRIPTION/PROJECT
You'll build and automate Power BI reporting for our external manufacturing operations, developing dashboards, integrating internal and external data sources, and replacing manual processes with scalable solutions. A core part of this role is documenting automated reporting and metric tracking to ensure long-term adoption.
What you’ll do:
- Learn existing data infrastructure, source systems, and reporting workflows
- Identify and prioritize process automation opportunities based on business impact
- Build automated data pipelines and reporting solutions to replace manual workflows
- Develop dashboards and visualization tools for operational decision-making
- Create technical documentation to support long-term maintainability and adoption
Required Skills:
- Experience querying structured data, SQL proficiency a plus
- Hands-on experience building interactive dashboards and reports in Power BI, including DAX calculations and data modeling
- Experience with Python or R for data manipulation and automation
- Ability to integrate data from multiple internal and external sources
- Self-directed with ability to deliver solutions to well-defined problems with minimal oversight
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
Desired Skills:
- Experience connecting Power BI to external data sources via APIs or web connectors
- Familiarity with ETL processes and data pipeline development
- Exposure to enterprise systems (SAP or similar) as data sources
- Experience with workflow automation tools (e.g., Power Automate, Smartsheet)
- Familiarity with pharmaceutical, biotech, or manufacturing environments
Qualifications/Eligibility:
- Recent graduate (within 1 year) with a Bachelor of Science degree, OR currently pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Business Analytics or a related quantitative/analytical field
- 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 $ 32 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.
INTRODUCTION
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. Global External Operations (GEO) manages BioMarin's worldwide network of Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs), ensuring timely delivery of high-quality clinical and commercial products. We're a team focused on scaling manufacturing capabilities, maintaining regulatory compliance, and driving operational excellence with our external partners.
JOB DESCRIPTION/PROJECT
You'll build and automate Power BI reporting for our external manufacturing operations, developing dashboards, integrating internal and external data sources, and replacing manual processes with scalable solutions. A core part of this role is documenting automated reporting and metric tracking to ensure long-term adoption.
What you’ll do:
- Learn existing data infrastructure, source systems, and reporting workflows
- Identify and prioritize process automation opportunities based on business impact
- Build automated data pipelines and reporting solutions to replace manual workflows
- Develop dashboards and visualization tools for operational decision-making
- Create technical documentation to support long-term maintainability and adoption
Required Skills:
- Experience querying structured data, SQL proficiency a plus
- Hands-on experience building interactive dashboards and reports in Power BI, including DAX calculations and data modeling
- Experience with Python or R for data manipulation and automation
- Ability to integrate data from multiple internal and external sources
- Self-directed with ability to deliver solutions to well-defined problems with minimal oversight
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
Desired Skills:
- Experience connecting Power BI to external data sources via APIs or web connectors
- Familiarity with ETL processes and data pipeline development
- Exposure to enterprise systems (SAP or similar) as data sources
- Experience with workflow automation tools (e.g., Power Automate, Smartsheet)
- Familiarity with pharmaceutical, biotech, or manufacturing environments
Qualifications/Eligibility:
- Recent graduate (within 1 year) with a Bachelor of Science degree, OR currently pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Business Analytics or a related quantitative/analytical field
- 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 $ 32 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 JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as an Insights Analyst
Frame your portfolio around measurable outcomes
J-1 training plans require demonstrating skill gaps you'll close in the U.S. Document specific analytical projects, tools you've used (SQL, Tableau, Python), and quantifiable results so your host employer can write a credible, defensible training objective.
Identify whether Intern or Trainee applies to you
If you're currently enrolled in a degree program, you qualify for the J-1 Intern category. If you've graduated within the past 12 months or have relevant work experience, you fall under Trainee. Applying under the wrong category delays DS-2019 issuance.
Target employers with structured analytics rotations
Use Migrate Mate to filter for U.S. employers whose roles are designed around J-1 exchange visitor placements, not just open headcount. Insights Analyst positions inside formal rotational programs align most naturally with sponsor organization training plan requirements.
Verify the host employer's E-Verify enrollment early
Some designated sponsor organizations require host employers to be enrolled in E-Verify before issuing a DS-2019. Confirm enrollment status with your prospective host before committing to a start date so the compliance check doesn't stall your timeline.
Request the training plan template before signing an offer
Ask the host employer to share the DS-7002 training plan draft before you accept. Insights Analyst roles sometimes get filed under vague objectives. A specific plan listing data platforms, deliverables, and skill milestones reduces the risk of sponsor rejection.
Confirm the 2-year home residency requirement applies to you
J-1 Trainee participants funded by a foreign government or whose home country lists their field as in short supply may face a 2-year home residency requirement before switching to H-1B visa or a green card path. Check your DS-2019 and country-specific guidance through USCIS before accepting any placement.
Insights Analyst J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers Insights Analyst roles?
Most Insights Analyst placements fall under either the J-1 Intern or J-1 Trainee category. Intern applies if you're currently enrolled in a foreign degree program or graduated within the past 12 months. Trainee applies if you have relevant work experience or a degree combined with experience in business, data analysis, or a related field. The designated sponsor organization, not the employer, determines category eligibility and issues the DS-2019.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for an Insights Analyst position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as IIE, CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT. The employer where you work is called the host organization. The host provides the training environment and signs the DS-7002 training plan, but the designated sponsor issues the DS-2019, monitors your compliance, and is legally responsible to the State Department throughout your exchange program.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 Insights Analysts?
Search on Migrate Mate, which surfaces U.S. employers and roles aligned with J-1 sponsorship for data and analytics positions. Not every company advertising an Insights Analyst role has worked with a designated sponsor before, so targeting employers already familiar with the DS-7002 process and E-Verify requirements reduces friction and speeds up the placement timeline significantly.
Does the 2-year home residency requirement affect Insights Analysts?
It can. J-1 participants whose home country government finances their exchange or whose occupation appears on a country-specific skills shortage list may be subject to the 2-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). This affects your ability to change to H-1B or adjust status after the program. Check the conditions on your DS-2019 and confirm with USCIS whether a waiver is available before accepting a placement.
What does the DS-7002 training plan need to include for an Insights Analyst role?
The DS-7002 must detail specific skills you'll develop, the tools and platforms involved (such as data visualization software, statistical packages, or business intelligence systems), structured learning objectives tied to each phase, and supervision arrangements. Vague plans listing only general responsibilities get rejected by sponsor organizations. Ask the host employer to tie each training phase to a measurable competency gap you're closing during the exchange.