Program Management Intern

Position Overview

Summary: Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies, Texas, Inc. is offering exciting summer internships for college students who have completed at least their sophomore year. We provide a supportive and collaborative teaching environment to help interns develop their skills and pinpoint their career goals. This opportunity offers invaluable experience with an industry-leading biopharmaceutical contract development manufacturing organization. Interns will work under the guidance of a department manager on a project focused on enhancing current processes and improving efficiency. Internships typically run from mid-May to August, with specific dates determined collaboratively between the intern, their supervisor, and Human Resources. 

The key objective of this internship is to assist in the development of a Program Management Playbook. This Playbook will serve as a comprehensive guide to how FDBT site will run their programs throughout the entirety of the program lifecycle and will help to define the responsibilities from each site team that will contribute to the process - from the initiation with our commercial teams, through critical milestones such as process development, PPQ, commercialization, and finally project closure.

Start Date: This internship is set to begin on May 19th, 2025 for an 11-week duration ending on August 8th 2025. 

Relocation: Please note this Internship Opportunity is designed to be 100% Onsite, 40 hours/week and a relocation/housing stipend is not provided. 

Company Overview

The work we do at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies has never been more important—and we are looking for talented candidates to join us. We are growing our locations, our capabilities, and our teams, and looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in people’s lives. Join FDB and help create the next vaccine, cure, or gene therapy in partnership with some of the most innovative biopharma companies across the globe. We are proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy, and drive - what FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies call Genki. 

College Station, Texas may be a small, university town, but the lively cultural scene and local amenities make it a great place for families as well as those who want the ease of small-town life and the convenience of living close to the vibrant pulse of big cities. Eighty-seven percent of Texas' population lives within a 180-mile radius, so we are in the center of it all in Texas. And our site is nestled in the hub of innovation, representing a source of pride for the area.

Job Description

Essential Functions (will vary based on departmental need): 

• Collaborate with the Program Management team to develop and document the PM Playbook, ensuring it accurately reflects the program lifecycle.
• Assist in identifying and verifying tools and methodologies, such as RACI matrices, to define team responsibilities and streamline project processes.
• Engage with various departments to gather and integrate key insights and inputs into the Playbook. Utilize MS Office Suite and Outlook to organize, draft, and refine Playbook content.
• Conduct research on best practices in program management to incorporate innovative strategies into the Playbook.
• Support the Program Management team in day-to-day operational activities to gain comprehensive insight into project workflows.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities: 

• Proficiency in MS Office and Outlook software.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills to produce high-quality documentation and facilitate collaboration.
• Energetic and proactive attitude, with the ability to bring fresh ideas and improvements to the FDBT site.
• Strong desire to contribute significantly to process enhancements and project efficiency.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: 

• Experience at any time prolonged sitting, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. 
• Use hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment is required. 
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.  
• Attendance is mandatory. 
• Ability to wear appropriate PPE. 

Qualifications: 

• Full-time Undergraduate who has completed their sophomore year, or Graduate student, preferably enrolled in a relevant academic program (e.g., Business, Project Management, or related fields).
• Demonstrated interest in program management and project lifecycle processes. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Some knowledge of biotech/biopharma is preferred. 

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (FDBTHR@fujifilm.com or (979) 431-3500).