About The Role

The Innovation Lab intern will be responsible for supporting the Innovation Lab team with a range of activities including the evaluation of unmet needs in eye care, mechanism of action and biological research, competitive landscapes assessments, market analyses, proof of concept evaluation, and clinical, regulatory, and reimbursement pathways.

The ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset and be a highly motivated and tactical problem solver. The individual will engage with Innovation Lab leadership and cross functional partners in the evaluation of new unmet needs and learn about driving internal innovation while assisting with the creation of new eye care pipeline programs for Tarsus.

Let’s talk about some of the key responsibilities of the role: Work closely with Innovation Lab leadership and cross-functional team members to critically identify and evaluate unmet needs in eyecare and perform the below activities, ultimately culminating in a presentation of a new area of focus for Tarsus Conduct deep scientific and market research to become knowledgeable in key ocular indication(s) Perform strategic and competitive landscape analyses, decision support, and analysis of new unmet need initiatives Gather competitive analysis, market intelligence, and assigned secondary market research as directed and become knowledgeable on key ocular indications Engage with cross-functional teams in early-stage testing, validation, and refinement of business ideas to ensure product-market-fit Partner with current Innovation Lab leadership to implement the strategy of the early unmet needs pipeline Contribute to a culture of innovation, translation, and entrepreneurship within Tarsus Factors for Success Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in life sciences, bioengineering or a related field Demonstrated excellence in academic performance that reflects a rigorous and intellectually diverse educational journey Driven by curiosity and appreciates seeking answers to difficult questions Strong interpersonal skills and experience contributing to and leading innovative projects/programs Strong written and communication skills Ability and experience in critically evaluating scientific literature Experience working in a research lab is a plus but not required Highly motivated and thrives in a fast-paced environment Perseverance, initiative, and a desire for self-improvement are highly valued Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Ophthalmic knowledge and research experience a plus A Few Other Details Worth Mentioning: The position will be based in our beautiful Irvine office, complete with a courtyard, table tennis, snacks and drinks, and occasional catered meals.

We provide a hybrid work environment. We are passionate about our culture! Our Tarsans live our values of commitment to patients, empowerment to champion innovation, and teamwork to amplify impact. Your ten-week summer internship at Tarsus will consist of a variety of activities to enhance your experience such as lunch and learns, development opportunities, offsite volunteering, company-wide social events, and more!

This position reports directly to our Associate Director, Innovation Lab The expected hourly pay for this position is $26/hour for an undergraduate student and $45/hr for a graduate student. #LI-HybridTarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.