Corporate Strategy Intern

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Who We Are: </strong>MapLight Therapeutics is a clinical stage biotech company that focuses on drug discovery for central nervous system disorders. We combine cutting-edge technologies including optogenetics, in vivo physiology, and spatial transcriptomics to identify novel drug targets and develop effective therapies to address psychiatric symptoms.</p></div><p><strong>What You’ll Do: </strong>We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working Intern to help support our Corporate Strategy team. In this role you will learn about Corporate Strategy and Financial Analysis from our Strategy and FP&A team. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for business insights that transform the biotech and pharmaceutical industries.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Conduct market research and competitive analysis across therapeutic areas and pipeline assets</li> <li>Support evaluation of business development opportunities, including partnerships, licensing, and M&A</li> <li>Build and maintain financial models, forecasts, and valuation analyses</li> <li>Prepare presentations and materials for executive leadership and board discussions</li> <li>Analyze industry trends, clinical developments, and regulatory landscapes</li> <li>Support clinical and commercial planning through primary and secondary research</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Current undergraduate or graduate student in business, life sciences, or a related field</li> <li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfort with Excel and PowerPoint</li> <li>Interest in biotechnology, healthcare, and innovation-driven industries</li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li> <li>Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment</li> </ul> <p><strong>Travel: </strong>Minimal travel is expected for this position.</p> <p><em> </em></p> <p><em>MapLight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.</em></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><span data-teams="true">Compensation for this role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills. Additional compensation/benefits include annual bonus opportunity, medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D, short term and long term disability, 401(K) plan with match, stock options, flexible non-accrual paid time off, and parental leave.</span></p></div><div class="title">Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$20</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$25 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><em>EEOC Statement: MapLight Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.</em></p></div>

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