MBA Intern, R&D Portfolio Management

Working at Horizon is more than a job - it's personal. For us, success is measured by the numbers that matter most - the number of lives we touch, the number we change and those we work tirelessly to help save. We're a team of agile, out-of-the-box thinkers who are inspired to do more because we know we're a part of something bigger. We strive to build meaningful careers at a company whose values we share because when we live up to our potential, we help others live up to theirs.

Program Summary:

The Horizon Internship Program offers aspiring professionals an opportunity to build a strong foundation of business acumen, technical skills, and knowledge about the pharmaceutical industry. We are committed to providing program participants with experience-based learning, multidimensional assignments, targeted training, and continual coaching and development.

Responsibilities:

• This role will provide support for building key infrastructure and processes as well as project execution for the R&D portfolio management group.
• Responsible to support and lead key initiatives based on background, skill set and interest. Project examples may include:
  • Industry Benchmarks - research industry benchmarks for key development inputs and align with HZNP cross-functional stakeholders on the HZNP benchmarks for R&D development and Due Diligence Business case approaches.
  • R&D Portfolio Dashboard - confirm the metrics and information to track, develop a monthly dashboard for R&D Portfolio Management.
  • R&D Business Development Process - work with Business Development and R&D to outline a more effective due diligence process.
  • Key Metrics and R&D Portfolio Database - establish and track key performance indicators/ metrics of the portfolio, map stakeholders and data feeds, and develop systematic/ automated database updates.
• May also provide ad hoc support based on priority needs of the team which could include but is not limited to:
  • Support creation of consolidated portfolio plan, strategy and recommendations regarding overall development program.
  • Participate in collection of project information and other data collection, establish harmonized/standardized reporting and tracking tools, manage shared site(s) for information dissemination.
  • Support R&D due diligence for development targets.
  • Help establish a portfolio planning and review process aligned to Business Unit needs and corporate planning cycles.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Currently working towards a MBA in related field.
• Consulting experience preferred.
• Program/project management and reporting experience, including proficiency and strong experience with excel, MS project and power point.
• Background in the assessment of processes and practices for improvement opportunities
• Proven capability for complex analytic analysis.
• Capability to develop frameworks, approaches and business cases to provide strategic direction, analysis and structure for evaluation of R&D strategic initiatives.
• Be able to work cross functionally across all areas in the organization and with all levels of management and staff.
• Professional demeanor.
• Self-starter attitude.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Horizon Core Values & Competencies:

Growth

• Manages Ambiguity
• Strategic Mindset
• Demonstrates Self-awareness
• Cultivates Innovation
• Develops Talent

Accountability

• Drives Results
• Ensures Accountability
• Decision Quality

Transparency

• Courage
• Collaboration
• Instills Trust

Horizon Therapeutics plc does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. It is our intention that all qualified applications are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. Any individual, who, because of a disability, needs accommodation or assistance in completing this application or at any time during the application process, should contact the Human Resources Department.