Intern, Global Sustainability - Durham, United States - Biogen

Description

Company Description

At Biogen, our mission is clear - we are pioneers in neuroscience. Biogen discovers, develops, and delivers worldwide innovative therapies for people living with serious neurological and neurodegenerative diseases. Together, our employees create, commercialize, and manufacture transformative therapies for our patient population.

We at Biogen are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging thatreflectsthe communities where we operate and the patients who we serve.We are focused on strengthening our foundation to advance our overall Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) strategy and, most importantly, ensure all our employees feel included.

As an intern or co-op at Biogen, you can expect to be placed on a real project, under the guidance of experienced professionals and subject matter experts who are invested in your career and academic growth. We also ensure that you have plenty of opportunities to build your network, learn more about our organization through weekly lunch and learns led by leaders from across the company, and join us for several fun events.

Job Description

This application is for a 12-week internship role from June - August 2024. Resume review begins in January 2024.

The Global Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability function is responsible for ensuring environmental compliance, providing safe and productive workplaces, and working towards Biogen's sustainability goals. At the core, Global EHS supports the company's business objectives by ensuring it is focused towards best practices and engaging employees in environmental, health, safety, and sustainability.

As the Global Sustainability Intern, you will have the opportunity to contribute to projects that support Biogen's sustainability goals and provide a framework for our continued compliance and strategy. This role includes project around sustainability data collection, carbon accounting and reporting, life cycle assessment, and supplier engagement. This role reports to the Head of Sustainability.

Position Description

• Work cross-functionally with company stakeholders and subject-matter experts to collect data and support Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) projects;
• Prepare Biogen for new sustainability reporting requirements and disclosures (U.S. SEC, European CSRD) through program review and process mapping. Support identification and closure of gaps in preparation for these requirements;
• Support compilation and submittal of annual ESG disclosures, including CDP
• Engage with suppliers to support continued progress towards our responsible procurement and supply chain goals.
• Engage with governance teams to support sustainability related projects & initiatives

Specific projects will include:

• Supplier sustainability engagement activities, including renewable energy and science-based target support for long-term supply chain targets.
• Support annual sustainability disclosure reporting, working with stakeholders across the company, Support data entry, calculation and external verification of data as needed.
• Conduct a gap analysis for Biogen's readiness for regulatory reporting requirements, update and develop necessary procedures, and develop a process map of data to prepare for internal and external auditing

Qualifications

• Pursing a related bachelor's or master's degree.
• Interest and passion for sustainability, environmental science/affairs, and public health.
• Creative, pioneering, agile and flexible. Possesses a natural curiosity and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong initiative, sense of urgency and ability to manage own projects.

To participate in the Biogen Internship Program, students must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• At least 18 years of age prior to the scheduled start date
• Be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university

Education

Related Bachelors or Masters

Additional Information

Why Biogen?

Our mission to find therapies for neurological and rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry and this shared purpose is what connects us as a team. We work together to overcome obstacles and to follow the science. We are resilient as we strive to make an impact on our patients' lives and on changing the course of medicine. Together, we pioneer. Together, we thrive.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.