Intern - Pipeline and Development Strategy
Owkin
About us
Owkin is an AI biotechnology company that uses AI to find the right treatment for every patient. We combine the best of human and artificial intelligence to answer the research questions shared by biopharma and academic researchers. By closing the translational gap between complex biology and new treatments, we bring new diagnostics and drugs to patients sooner.
Owkin has raised over $300 million and became a unicorn through investments from leading biopharma companies (Sanofi and BMS) and venture funds (Fidelity, GV and BPI, among others).
Owkin is seeking the best and brightest to join our fast-growing and dynamic team.
About the role:
The Intern – Pipeline and Development Strategy will play an essential role in supporting the development and strategic positioning of early-stage products.
This internship is focused on building robust product profiles, aiding Business Development (BD) in preparing project proposals for pharma clients, and managing project milestones in early product development through the feasibility phase.
In particular, you will:
- Product Profile Development
- Assist in developing comprehensive product profiles that align with Owkin’s strategic and scientific goals.
- Conduct research on market trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory pathways to inform product positioning.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure profiles accurately reflect feasibility, regulatory requirements, and commercial potential.
- Business Development Support
- Work closely with the BD team to create customized project proposals for pharmaceutical clients, focusing on product positioning, value proposition, and early-phase development strategy.
- Research client-specific needs and support proposal content to align with client expectations.
- Assist with BD presentations and client interactions as needed, providing insights and data to strengthen proposals.
- Project Management
- Support project management for early product development, tracking timelines, deliverables, and milestones up to the end of the feasibility phase.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams (in particular Data Scientist & Partnership), ensuring all project aspects are aligned and progressing according to plan.
- Prepare regular status updates, identify potential challenges, and propose solutions to facilitate project continuity.
Position is based in our Paris office.
About you
Required qualifications / experience:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- Interest in early-stage product development, project management, or business development within the biotech/pharma industry.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable insights.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across various departments.
Preferred qualifications/bonus:
- Experience with AI and machine learning in the context of medical diagnostics.
- Knowledge of digital pathology and its integration into clinical workflows.
Please submit your CV in English
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What we offer
- Flexible work organization
- Friendly and informal working environment
- Opportunity to work with an international team with high technical and scientific backgrounds
Recruitment Process & Security
- Please complete the form and submit your CV.
- Owkin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status or on the basis of disability.
- Owkin is a great place to work. Unfortunately, being a coveted workplace means we are vulnerable to recruitment phishing scams. We urge all job seekers and candidates to be wary of potential scams. Most of these have individuals posing as representatives of prominent companies, including Owkin, with the aim of obtaining personal, sensitive, or financial information from applicants. These scams prey upon an individual’s desire to obtain a job and can sometimes “feel” like a genuine recruitment process. Some red flags are identified below. Should you encounter a recruitment process that claims to be for Owkin but is not consistent with the below, please do not provide any personal or financial information:
- Legitimate Owkin recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn.
- Communication is always through an official Owkin email address (from the @owkin.com domain), over the phone or though our applicant tracking system (Greenhouse).
- The Owkin talent team do use platforms such as LinkedIn and Job Teaser, however if you have any concern or doubt about this contact, please ask for them to send an email from @Owkin.com.
- The Owkin talent team will not solicit personal data from candidates during the application phase including, but not limited to, date of birth, social security numbers, or bank account information;
- Legitimate Owkin interviews may be conducted over the phone, in person, or via an approved enterprise videoconferencing service (Google Meets). They will not occur via Signal, Telegram or Messenger
- Owkin offers of employment are based on merit and only extended once a candidate has interviewed with members of the talent and hiring team. Offers will be extended both verbally and in written format.
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- Check the identity of the talent team on LinkedIn.
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