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External Affairs Intern

CompanyLEXICON PHARMACEUTICALS
LocationBridgewater Township
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 16, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist senior leadership with competitive intelligence research and projects related to external communications and commercial execution. Key tasks include monitoring peer companies in the Type 1 Diabetes and HCM space and reporting on milestones and public documents.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
282
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Corporate Overview Lexicon Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company that has harnessed the power of genetics for drug discovery. Our research team has generated a pipeline of novel drug candidates in clinical development across a broad range of indications. The Genome: Our Source of Discovery We have applied gene knockout technology to thousands of potential drug targets encoded in the human genome. Our scientists have gained a thorough understanding of target biology and identified new points of intervention for future therapies. We have integrated a series of recombinant DNA and chemistry technologies into a systematic drug discovery and development process. Our unique knowledge of targets from the human genome has allowed us to better evaluate and advance novel drug candidates with great promise for patients. A Diverse Pipeline of Targeted Therapies Our genomics-based approach to drug discovery has enabled our scientists to select drug targets across a broad range of indications with high unmet medical need. All of our drug candidates are new molecular entities discovered internally by our dedicated drug discovery teams and designed to affect particular points on a genetically-defined pathway that can be used to fight a disease process. We have advanced new therapies across a wide spectrum of human disease, from conditions affecting millions of people, such as diabetes, to carcinoid syndrome, an orphan cancer indication with few treatment options.
About the Role

Lexicon is a biopharmaceutical company with a mission of pioneering medicines that transform patients’ lives. Through our unique approach to gene science based on Nobel Prize-winning technology, we are moving forward rapidly to bring innovative therapies to market. At Lexicon, our passion and dedication are driven by the patients for whom we work.

Lexicon employees are inspired by the idea that their work can improve patients' lives, and we know that our employees are essential to the success of our mission. Every day they bring their passion, talents, and dedication to an engaging environment where they are rewarded with opportunities to realize their potential. We are dedicated to making

Lexicon a great place to work by providing employees with benefits, services, and programs as part of our total rewards package. Join our journey and be a part of our multitalented team and make a difference in patients’ lives!

We have offices in The Woodlands, Texas and Bridgewater, New Jersey.

We are seeking a highly motivated Corporate Communications/Business Development Intern to join our team in The Bridgewater, NJ office. This role is hybrid, two to three days in office.


Job Summary:

Specific responsibilities include: 

  • Intern will work with the SVP, IR & Corp Comms and SVP, Partnerships & Corporate Strategy to execute on projects related to competitive intelligence research. Other projects related to External Communications (social media, investor comms, etc.) and commercial execution.
  • Main project: create a watch list of our peer companies in Type 1 Diabetes and HCM space and follow their progress through their earning calls, press releases, and other public documents. Report back to management on progress, key milestones, etc.


Qualifications and Experience:

  • Open to the following majors: Public Relations, Communications, Digital/Social Media, Business Management.
  • Targeting rising Juniors, entering their Senior year, and above


For additional information about Lexicon and its programs, please visit www.lexpharma.com.

Lexicon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test, background check, driving check (if applicable) and verification of credentials before beginning employment.

Key Skills
Competitive IntelligenceResearchExternal CommunicationsSocial MediaInvestor CommunicationsCommercial ExecutionData AnalysisProject ManagementPublic RelationsBusiness Management
Categories
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