Sarepta Therapeutics · 8 hours ago
Patient Affairs Intern
Cambridge, MA
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$21/hr - $26/hrSarepta Therapeutics is a leader in genetic medicine, particularly in Duchenne muscular dystrophy. They are seeking a Patient Affairs Intern to support the team in fostering exchanges with rare disease communities and contribute to projects that elevate the patient voice and strengthen operational excellence.
BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth CareTherapeutics
No H1B
Responsibilities
Supporting the Route 79 Duchenne Scholarship Program, including selection committee coordination, content development, and patient‑voice integration
Assisting with Patient Affairs operational initiatives, such as Patient Voice Events, metrics tracking, internal and external communications, conference engagement execution, etc
Supporting Grants & Sponsorships operations, including tracking submissions, preparing committee materials, and responding to internal updates
Contributing to Sarepta’s Patient Science Center, SareptAcademy, through content generation, framework planning, and logistical support
Streamlining patient insights and identifying company-wide approaches to share actionable insights, including through the continued development of the patient insights AI platform
Attending department meetings, virtual community events, and a selection of other meetings for exposure to the drug development process and community considerations
Sculpting and producing a cornerstone project with the help of Patient Affairs team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree candidates who have completed at least their sophomore year, ideally pursuing a degree in a STEM field, public health, communications, or a related discipline
Ability to report to Cambridge, MA office on a weekly or biweekly basis
Interest in patient education, research and development, and rare disease
Interest in unique therapies and the ability to understand scientific concepts
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to engage with diverse audiences
Experience in project management
Compassion, empathy, curiosity, the ability to listen
Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Applications
Highly organized, proactive, and detail‑oriented
Strong collaborator with a mission‑driven mindset
Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work in a dynamic environment
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefit package
Company
Sarepta Therapeutics
Sarepta Therapeutics focuses on the discovery and development of precision genetic medicine to treat rare diseases.
Founded in 1980
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.88BKey Investors
Michael Andrew ChambersPharmakon AdvisorsMidCap Financial
2025-12-11Post Ipo Debt· $291.4M
2025-08-21Post Ipo Equity
2025-08-21Post Ipo Debt· $602M
Leadership Team
Ian Estepan
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
K
Kathy Behrens Wilsey
Director
Recent News
2026-01-24
Genetic Engineering News
2026-01-23
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