MannKind
MannKind Corporation focuses on the development and commercialization of innovative inhaled therapeutic products and devices to address serious unmet medical needs for those living with endocrine and orphan lung diseases. We are committed to using our formulation capabilities and device engineering prowess to lessen the burden of diseases such as diabetes, nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis, and pulmonary hypertension. Our signature technologies - dry-powder formulations and inhalation devices - offer rapid and convenient delivery of medicines to the deep lung where they can exert an effect locally or enter the systemic circulation, depending on the target indication.
Why You'll Love This Opportunity:
MannKind's Summer Internship Program offers an exciting, hands-on experience in the biotech industry. Interns can work in departments like R&D, Tech Ops, Human Resources, Finance, Legal and Clinical Operations.
As an intern, you will tackle important projects, receive mentorship from industry experts, and build valuable connections. Our program emphasizes innovation, giving you the chance to contribute to groundbreaking projects and cutting-edge solutions. Develop your skills, gain real-world experience, and make a meaningful impact in healthcare
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What You'll Be Doing:
- Legal/IP research, draft new content such as legal updates, analyze and summarize changes to primary law, and provide additional support
- Students will participate in filing and prosecution of patent application(s) before the USPTO
- Students will assist in patent case management and attorney dockets
- The relationship of this work to the intellectual property and drug development processes employed by the pharmaceutical industry will be explored with exposure to different functional areas within the Company
- Students will analyze patent filing strategies in relation to recent regulatory developments and combination products
- Ability to interpret, analyze, organize, and express complex legal material quickly and accurately
- Impressive command of grammar, punctuation, and plain English
- Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills
- Ability to work independently, consistently meet deadlines, and achieve individual objectives within larger team projects
- Participate in the process of obtaining patents, including, preparation, filing and prosecution of patent application(s) before the USPTO
- Assist in patent case management and attorney dockets
- Analyze patent filing strategies in relation to recent regulatory developments and combination products
What You Bring to the Table:
- Currently enrolled in a Juris Doctor (JD) program and in good academic standing.
- Completion of at least two years of law school (2L or 3L).
- Bachelor's degree in science or engineering or Masters, or Ph.D. degree in STEM field
- 3.0 GPA or equivalent preferred
- Must be able to work 40 hours per week for the full 12 weeks (no vacation weeks) minus shut down the week of Fourth of July
- You enjoy collaborating with others and can resolve conflict with tact and professionalism.
- You are fluent with Microsoft Office 365 and Teams.
- You have a general tech-savvy ability to leverage modern technology.
Bonus Points If You Have:
- Preferably within 1-2 years of graduation
- Interest or prior experience within life sciences, pharmaceuticals, or biotech industries
- Project management certification
- Experience with project management software such as Asana, Microsoft Project/Planner
- 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 commitment, Monday to Friday.
- Location: Danbury, CT 06810
- 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.
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Mannkind Corporation
Jan 18, 2025 