Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARWR) is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company that develops medicines that treat intractable diseases by silencing the genes that cause them. Using a broad portfolio of RNA chemistries and efficient modes of delivery, Arrowhead therapies trigger the RNA interference mechanism to induce rapid, deep, and durable knockdown of target genes. RNA interference, or RNAi, is a mechanism present in living cells that inhibits the expression of a specific gene, thereby affecting the production of a specific protein. Arrowhead’s RNAi-based therapeutics leverage this natural pathway of gene silencing.
Arrowhead is focused on developing innovative drugs for diseases with a genetic basis, typically characterized by the overproduction of one or more proteins that are involved with disease. The depth and versatility of our RNAi technologies enables us to potentially address conditions in virtually any therapeutic area and pursue disease targets that are not otherwise addressable by small molecules and biologics. Arrowhead is leading the field in bringing the promise of RNAi to address diseases outside of the liver, and our clinical pipeline includes disease targets in the liver and lung with a promising pipeline of preclinical candidates.
Arrowhead’s corporate headquarters is in Pasadena, CA with research and development teams in Madison, WI & San Diego, CA, and a state of the art manufacturing facility in Verona, WI. Our employees are nimble, science-driven innovators who are collaborating to bring new therapies to patients in need.
The Position
We are seeking a highly motivated intern to support Finance, Treasury, and Accounting by identifying, analyzing, and helping implement opportunities to improve and automate financial processes using AI, agentic capabilities and other technologies. This role will work closely with Finance and Accounting stakeholders to define use cases, document requirements, and partner with Information Systems & Informatics (IS&I) to design and pilot potential solutions.
This internship offers hands-on exposure to strategic finance, accounting, valuation, and emerging AI-enabled automation in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
This is an 11-week Summer Internship Program paying $26.00 per hour for students pursuing a Master's Degree. This role requires full-time, onsite work five days per week at the designated location.
Responsibilities
- Process Improvement
- Partner with Finance and Accounting teams to identify processes that could be improved, streamlined, or automated.
- Analyze current-state processes, identify inefficiencies, and document requirements and proposed future-state solutions.
- Collaborate with IS&I and vendors to help design, test, and support implementation of AI-enabled solutions and proof-of-concepts.
- Develop clear documentation, business cases, and presentations for proposed improvements.
- Finance, Treasury & Accounting Project Support – support Teams with various projects some of which are -
- Support the formalization of the Company’s Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) methodology for:
- Audit Committee review
- Deal evaluation and strategic decision-making
- Evaluate and recommend efficient and effective methods for R&D cost tracking and reporting.
- Assist in developing valuation methodologies for:
- Key product and program lines
- Business development and deal support
- Accounting and financial reporting needs
- Share price and enterprise value evaluation
- Support the formalization of the Company’s Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) methodology for:
- Analysis & Communication
- Perform financial modeling, data analysis, and scenario analysis as needed.
- Translate complex financial and technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders.
- Prepare supporting materials for leadership discussions and governance forums.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in or recently completed a Master’s degree (MS)
- Strong foundation in finance, accounting, or economics (coursework or experience).
- Technical aptitude with interest or experience in AI, automation, data science, or advanced analytics.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to document processes clearly and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Excel and/or financial modeling tools.
Preferred
- Experience with Python, SQL, data visualization tools, or automation platforms.
- Exposure to AI, machine learning, or agent-based systems.
- Understanding of valuation methodologies (DCF, comparables, etc.).
- Prior internship or project experience in finance, consulting, analytics, or technology-enabled roles.
Arrowhead provides competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package.
All applicants must have authorization to work in the US for a company.
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What We Do
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals is a clinical stage, Nasdaq listed (ticker ARWR) company developing medicines that treat intractable diseases by silencing the genes that cause them. Using a broad portfolio of RNA chemistries and efficient modes of delivery, our therapies trigger the RNA interference mechanism to induce rapid, deep and durable knockdown of target genes. RNA interference, or RNAi, is a mechanism present in living cells that inhibits the expression of a specific gene, thereby affecting the production of a specific protein. Our RNAi-based therapeutics are at the leading edge of genetic-based therapy with the potential to bring life changing treatments for patients. Our Targeted RNAi Molecule (TRiMTM) platform utilizes ligand-mediated delivery and is designed to enable tissue-specific targeting while being structurally simple. The TRiM platform builds on more than a decade of work on actively targeted drug delivery and offers several advantages including simplified manufacturing and reduced costs; multiple routes of administration; and potential for improved safety. Our employees are nimble, science-driven, and innovative professionals. A career at Arrowhead offers the opportunity to collaborate with top notch scientists to rapidly discover and develop RNAi-based therapeutics to add to our growing pipeline. Research and development activities are located in Madison, WI. Our R&D group includes fully-integrated capabilities for chemistry, biology, and toxicology. Madison is an exciting and sophisticated city that includes state government, the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin, and major research organizations. Our HQ, clinical and regulatory operations are located in Pasadena, CA. Just north of Los Angeles and resting in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, Pasadena is known for its natural scenic beauty, vibrant cultural and academic environment and rich architectural setting.
