External Affairs Intern

Description

**Biogen and the Biorace Program** Biogen is a leading biotechnology company dedicated to developing treatments for rare, immunological, and neurological diseases. To attract and develop top talent, Biogen offers an annual internship program: BioRace. BioRace provides students with the opportunity to apply their academic knowledge and skills in a highly dynamic and inspiring business environment that supports their professional growth and serves as a foundation for their future career development. **The internship we offer** This internship is embedded within the Market Access team, whose objective is to ensure access to and funding of Biogen’s portfolio of treatments within the public healthcare system. During this program, interns will receive support and training in areas including drug pricing and reimbursement within the National Health System, coordination with public administration at the level of Autonomous Communities and hospital management bodies, generation and dissemination of available evidence, and internal cross-functional dynamics across corporate functions within the pharmaceutical industry. Additionally, the selected candidate will participate in preparing negotiations for the funding and access of new treatments for neurodegenerative rare diseases, support the preparation of meetings with hospital pharmacists and healthcare system managers, have the opportunity to interact and collaborate with international teams, and work cross-functionally across all departments of Biogen’s Spanish affiliate. Key responsibilities: * Support the development of pharmacoeconomic studies for Biogen’s portfolio products. * Support the design of communication strategies conveying the evidence and value of Biogen’s portfolio products to managers of the National Health System. * Collaborate in organizing events with healthcare managers and pharmacists. * Contribute to monitoring the pricing and access status of Biogen’s portfolio products and their competitors through collaboration with access and commercial teams, secondary research of publicly available sources, and information exchange with international teams. * Monitor publicly available media coverage regarding financing and access decisions made by the Ministry of Health and Autonomous Communities. * Participate in internal meetings with cross-functional teams within Biogen’s Spanish affiliate, as well as with international teams. **Requirements:** * Scientific background, ideally a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Biology. * Excellent teamwork and organizational skills. * Strong analytical capabilities. * Attention to detail. * Proactivity and enthusiasm for learning about new topics. * Flexibility and adaptability. * Languages: advanced English (written and spoken). * Experience reading and analyzing scientific articles. * Proficiency in mathematical calculations and Excel usage. **Key details:** * Educational agreement: signing an educational collaboration agreement with the candidate’s academic institution is mandatory. * Functional area: Market Access Department. * Internship duration: 12 months. * Estimated start date: October 2026\. * Working hours: Monday–Thursday, 9:00–17:30; Friday, 8:00–15:00. Intensive summer schedule. * Address: Paseo de la Castellana, No. 41\. 28046 Madrid. Compensation: €1,000/month study allowance and €200/month meal vouchers. * Job Level: Internship **Why Biogen?** --------------- We are a global team committed to excellence and driven by 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 includes some of the most talented and passionate professionals, who enjoy unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and skill expansion. 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. Read on to learn more about Biogen. 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.