MBA Intern, Marketing - Summer 2026

Date: Dec 18, 2025

Department: BU CARE

Job Type: Intern

Business Area: Mktg, Market Access, Bus. Excellence & Med. Affair

Contract Type: Temporary

Location:

Cary, NC, US

Chiesi USA

Chiesi USA is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and promoting products for the hospital, adjacent specialty and rare disease markets. We are a B Corp™ and Benefit company awarded Top Employer status for six consecutive years and certified as a Great Place to Work.

At Chiesi, we share an entrepreneurial spirit and act as a force for good, pursuing high social and environmental standards, to ensure the wellbeing of our people, patients, and communities. We offer a work environment where professionals have the opportunity to build a purposeful career focused on helping others while achieving a fulfilling work-life balance, meeting exciting challenges, and engaging in important and rewarding work.

Internship Program Overview

Our 10-week summer internship program gives students hands-on experience and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while learning about our organization. Interns will connect with leaders, participate in development sessions like self-assessments and business overviews, and take part in networking and community initiatives. The program concludes with a final presentation to leaders and peers, where interns showcase their work, share ideas, and receive valuable feedback.

Who we are looking for

This is what you will do

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced marketing MBA candidate to join our dynamic team and enhance the effectiveness of non-personal marketing campaigns by identifying and designing a campaign to leverage white space opportunity. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a business-critical project, learn about the pharmaceutical industry, and work within an inclusive cross-functional team.  

While working at Chiesi, the intern will be an integral part of the Marketing team and will gain exposure to a wide range of marketing disciplines, including positioning and messaging, campaign development, business analytics, market research, digital strategy design, and business performance management.  

Project examples include but are not limited to: Evolution and Refinement of White space Non-Personal Campaign – Translate brand strategy into an actionable campaign by: 

Identifying new clinical insights relevant to the brand. 
Designing a campaign framework that integrates personal (sales rep-driven) and non-personal (digital, email, social) promotion.

You’ll be responsible for:

Conduct Clinical Landscape Review: summarize key studies, guidelines, and competitor positioning 
Review existing Market Research: analyze CRM data, market studies, rep and physician feedback. 
Review Existing Customer Personas and Journey Maps: 
- Analyze current customer personas and journey maps 
- Identify potential additional campaign goals based on insights. 
Analyze Current Non-Personal Campaign Performance Metrics: 
- Evaluate the performance of existing non-personal marketing campaigns. 
- Identify areas for improvement and optimization. 
Develop Strategies to Optimize Content and Delivery Methods: 
- Create strategies to enhance the content and delivery of non-personal campaigns. 
- Ensure alignment with identified whitespace opportunities. 
Implement A/B Testing: 
- Design and execute A/B tests to measure the impact of proposed changes. 
- Analyze test results to determine the effectiveness of optimizations. 
Present Findings and Recommendations: 
- Compile and present findings and recommendations to the marketing team. 
- Provide actionable insights to improve future campaigns.

You will need to have

Currently pursuing an MBA with an expected graduation date of Fall 2026 or later.
Strong interest in a healthcare career.
Previous or demonstrated interest in marketing; experience in brand strategy or campaign development a plus.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, and the ability to interpret data to drive decision-making. 
Excellent communication and presentation skills. 
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

We would prefer for you to have

Completed undergraduate degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.

Location

This is a hybrid role based in Cary, NC. Interns are expected to work on-site up to 3 days per week. 

What we offer

No matter where your path starts at Chiesi, it leads to inspiring possibilities. Your future is our focus, and we are committed to nurturing your development in our dynamic, friendly environment with access to resources and training every step of the way.

Chiesi USA is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse work force at all levels of our business. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits and termination.