Legal and Compliance Intern (Summer 2026)

Kyowa Kirin is a fast-growing global specialty pharmaceutical company that applies state-of-the-art biotechnologies to discover and deliver novel medicines in four disease areas: bone and mineral; intractable hematologic; hematology oncology; and rare disease.  A Japan-based company, our goal is to translate science into smiles by delivering therapies where no adequate treatments currently exist, working from drug discovery to product development and commercialization. In North America, we are headquartered in Princeton, NJ, with offices in California, North Carolina, and Mississauga, Ontario.

We are currently seeking a law student to join our Legal and Compliance Department. As a Legal and Compliance Intern, you will work closely with the Legal and Compliance teams supporting business functions which may include Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Digital, HR, IT, Public Affairs, Finance, Commercial Operations, Supply Chain Management and Operations, Quality and Regulatory. This position is a paid, temporary internship eligible to a first- or second-year law student within a commutable distance of Princeton, NJ. This role is a hybrid role with at least two days per week in the office and three days working remotely.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the Legal and Compliance teams on assigned tasks and working on projects which may include, but is not limited to, the following:
  
  
  • Assisting with the implementation of electronic contracts management system and various phases of contract workflow
  • Reconciling contract assignments in connection with licensed assets
  • Conducting Legal research on various issues affecting life science companies; this may include trends in enforcement, fraud and abuse, evolving digital legal issues, patient engagement and advocacy, commercial issues, and legislative developments
  • Assisting with the assessment of state and federal privacy laws and regulations to help support the advancement of the KKNA privacy program
  • Supporting the Company’s HR function through the evaluation and enforcement of state and federal labor and employment laws
  • Helping synthesize important Legal advice and guidance provided to commercial functions in a format suitable for internal department knowledge sharing. For example, building a reference guide or slide deck
  • Learning about our therapeutic areas and products and spending time shadowing Attorneys and Compliance Officers at appropriate meetings
  • Advancing slide libraries of current enforcement activity and trends 
  • Engaging in live Compliance monitoring (e.g., virtual speaker program)
  • Collecting and analyzing data related to field-based activities
  • Assisting in the creation and/or updating of Compliance training, which include various formats: slide decks, modules, and micro-trainings
  • Assisting in the creation and/or updating of Legal policies and procedures
  • Drafting and/or updating Compliance policies, guidelines, forms, and communications
  • Supporting the Enterprise Risk Management team with risk assessment and reporting processes
  • Helping to create and maintain a culture of compliance within the company
  • Completing ad hoc and special Legal and Compliance projects as they arise

Qualifications/Requirements:
•    This position requires candidates to have completed the first or second year of a full-time Law Degree program
•    A demonstrated interest in pharma/life sciences, healthcare law, policies and legislation
•    Ability to use technology to modernize our ways of working
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills
•    Interns are required to be able to work from May 26, 2026 to August 13, 2026
•    The ability to work a hybrid schedule is required 
•    Candidates are required to live within a commutable distance of Princeton, NJ
•    This position requires that candidates be able to work in the United States on a permanent and on-going basis

The anticipated hourly rate for this position will be $31.00 to $34.00 per hour.  The actual hourly rate offered for this role at commencement of employment may vary based on several factors including but not limited to relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, education (including applicable licenses and certifications, job-based knowledge, location, and other business and organizational needs.