COMPANY :

At BioCryst, we are passionate about advancing novel therapeutics for patients with rare and serious diseases. Our structure-guided drug design process leads us to the discovery and development of novel small-molecule drugs. We integrate traditional biology and medicinal chemistry along with a wide array of advanced technologies to understand the three-dimensional structures of active sites of target enzymes. Our scientists then design molecular structures to create bespoke drugs for patients. We focus on therapeutic areas with either no available treatments or large unmet patient needs. BioCryst’s US headquarters are located in Durham, North Carolina, our European headquarters in Dublin, Ireland and our Discovery Center of Excellence in Birmingham, Alabama. We are proud of our culture of engagement and accountability that rewards people for innovative thinking and achievement of key objectives. For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.biocryst.com.

SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

The BioCryst Internship Program is your ticket to getting a head start on your career! As an intern, you will gain hands-on, real world work experience. Our internship program includes:

• 11-12 weeks of full-time, paid work experience
• Access to our office in RTP, Frontier Campus OR Discovery Center in Birmingham, AL
• In-person Internship Orientation
• Professional development workshops and access to LinkedIn Learning
• Expand your professional network through our Career Connections series
• Social and volunteer activities
• Intern Showcase in our RTP, Frontier Campus OR Discover Center of Excellence in Birmingham, Alabama
• Opportunities to connect with company leaders and MORE!

JOB SUMMARY:

This is an exciting opportunity to explore patient advocacy’s important role in a fast-growing biotech company. As a Global Patient Advocacy Intern, you will collaborate with various cross-functional partners and non-profit patient organizations to identify synergies and opportunities to help support and empower patient communities in BioCryst’s therapeutic areas and beyond. During this internship, you will rely on and grow your communication, research, strategic thinking, and organizational skills and leave with a deeper understanding of how to translate the power of patient voices into meaningful change. The ideal candidate will be ready to roll up their sleeves and bring their genuine and empathetic passion for serving rare disease patient communities into a fast-paced, innovative learning environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Relationship management : Support Global Patient Advocacy team initiatives with local, national, and international patient organizations. Assist with streamlining inquiries to and from internal colleagues and patient organizations.
• Landscape assessments : Identify new patient organizations and opportunities for collaboration around disease state awareness, patient education, and support services.
• Advisory Board Support : Assist with patient advisory board/council development and other initiatives to further understand patient community experiences.
• Event planning : Attend and coordinate company’s participation in patient organizations’ virtual and in-person conferences, fundraising events, and awareness campaigns, along with internal company-wide events or programs.
• Benchmarking : Strategize and assist in developing KPIs, systems, programs and trainings to measure and share Global Patient Advocacy team’s impact.
• Communications: Work collaboratively with Corporate Communications to amplify Global Patient Advocacy activities and programs. Help communicate Global Patient Advocacy team’s capabilities internally and externally through Intranet articles, social media posts, and presentations
• Cross-functional engagement : Represent Global Patient Advocacy team at select meetings with internal stakeholders including Legal and Compliance, Medical Affairs, Corporate Communications, Marketing, and Market Research, etc. Document and socialize meeting summaries and action items.
• Administrative Support: Actively support the Global Patient Advocacy team with Veeva submissions, data input, update advocacy calendar, meeting coordination and capturing meeting minutes.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Working towards a bachelor’s degree in non-profit management, social work, public health, public policy, pre-med, nursing, health communications, business, or related discipline with a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Preferred background in patient support activities and familiarity with the dynamics of non-profit organizations
• Interest in rare disease and drug development
• Empathetic relationship-builder
• Creative and strategic thinker
• Self-starter who can work independently
• Experience and interest with event and program planning, coordination and execution
• Ability to be flexible and adjust quickly as priorities change
• Team player who is willing to flex outside the prescribed role
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and online meetings platforms (Microsoft Teams, Zoom)
• Proximity to Birmingham, AL OR Durham, NC for in-person orientation, intern showcase, and office events

The statements in this position description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The manager may assign additional responsibilities and assignments from time to time.

BioCryst is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Veterans status, disability and/or other protected class characteristics. Additionally, BioCryst is committed to achieving its business objectives in compliance with all federal, state and local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)