Intern - Kite Development - Med Affairs (Strategy and Communications - Cell Therapy)

Location: Santa Monica, California, United States; hybrid work at the designated site is required, and fully remote work is not offered.

Salary: $19.00–$55.00 per hour

Company

Kite is a biopharmaceutical company developing cancer immunotherapies, including CAR T-cell and T-cell receptor engineered cell therapies.

What you will do

• Create scientific and medical content, including slide presentations, literature reviews, and scientific summaries.
• Support the Strategy Team by tracking and executing key initiatives and providing team coverage.
• Help plan and coordinate advisory boards, congresses, and webinars, including logistics and content preparation.
• Support review and approval of promotional and medical materials for scientific accuracy, balanced data presentation, appropriate referencing, regulatory compliance, and alignment with medical communication standards.
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs and partner functions to gain exposure to drug development and product lifecycle management.
• Present completed work in a final PowerPoint presentation near the end of the internship.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old at the start of the internship.
• Must be enrolled full-time in a Bachelor's, Master's, MBA, JD, or PhD program at an accredited U.S. college or university and remain enrolled full-time in the following fall semester.
• Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8; official transcripts may be requested.
• Must already be independently authorized to work in the United States and must not require current or future school or employer sponsorship.
• Must commit to a full-time internship lasting 10–12 consecutive weeks between May and August and work at the designated site; relocation may be required.

Nice to have

• Undergraduate, graduate, MBA, PhD, or PharmD education.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong problem-solving, organization, detail orientation, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to inclusion and diversity.

Culture & Benefits

• Professional development and leadership presentations.
• Social and networking activities and local community volunteer programs.
• Paid company holidays and sick time.
• Housing stipends for eligible employees.
• Commitment to integrity, inclusion, teamwork, excellence, and accountability.