MannKind
MannKind Corporation (Nasdaq: MNKD) is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming chronic disease care through innovative, patient-centric solutions. With a focus on cardiometabolic and orphan lung diseases, we develop and commercialize treatments that address serious unmet medical needs, including diabetes, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary fibrosis, nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease, and fluid overload associated with heart failure and chronic kidney disease.
At MannKind, our employees are our greatest asset. We foster a close-knit, collaborative culture where every team member plays a vital role in our mission. We are proud to champion a rich blend of backgrounds, perspectives, and working styles as we work together to improve health outcomes and change lives.
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
- Real-World Experience: Gain hands-on experience working on analytics and strategy projects that impact our business and the industry.
- Professional Growth: Develop your technical and strategic skills while building a network within the biotech/pharma sector.
- Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive and collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
- Innovative Projects: Be part of data-driven initiatives that inform commercial strategy and optimize business performance.
- Career Opportunities: Potential for future career opportunities within the company based on performance and fit.
What You'll Be Doing:
As an Undergraduate Intern - Business Analytics, Insights & Strategy, you will support strategic decision-making through data analysis, forecasting, and competitive intelligence. Potential projects and responsibilities include:
- Assist in data analysis and visualization to support commercial performance tracking and strategic insights.
- Conduct competitive landscape research and summarize findings for internal stakeholders.
- Support development of forecasting models and scenario planning for pipeline and marketed products.
- Help prepare dashboards and reports for leadership using tools such as Excel, Power BI, or Tableau.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings with Marketing, Sales, and R&D to understand business priorities.
- Contribute to special projects such as AI/ML implementation, prescriber behavior analysis, or payer impact assessments.
- Assist with the development and preparation of important and confidential presentations for the Executive Leadership Team and the MannKind Board of Directors.
- Other duties as assigned.
What You Bring to the Table:
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate program (Business, Economics, Data Analytics, Statistics, or related field).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proficiency in Excel required.
- Familiarity with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) and/or basic programming (Python, SQL) preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to learn about the pharmaceutical industry.
- Strong business acumen and organizational agility - can confidently gain credibility quickly with leaders across all parts of the organization, including executive management.
- Thrives in diverse environments with high levels of ambiguity.
- Excellent organization, communication, research, and facilitation skills
- Self-motivated with a strong ability to build trust and operate with integrity and ethics.
- Demonstrated learning agility.
Bonus Points If You Have:
- Prior experience within life sciences, pharmaceuticals, or biotech industries
- Prior coursework or experience in data analytics, business strategy, or healthcare.
- Experience with statistical analysis or predictive modeling.
- You possess superior time management and organizational skills.
- You have an intrinsic motivation to continually improve and optimize processes.
- You take the initiative to identify opportunities for improvement and act on them without needing constant direction.
- You are open to constructive criticism and use it to improve performance and grow professionally.
When and Where You'll Shine:
- Full-time: Hybrid schedule (Onsite Mon-Thu, Remote Fri)
- Location: Westlake Village, CA
- Dates of Program: June 15 to August 20, 2026
- A reliable commute or the intention to find temporary housing before starting the internship is required.
At this time, we are only able to consider candidates who do not require visa sponsorship, including those with a student visa.
Mannkind Corporation
Jan 14, 2026