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Cytokinetics is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing first-in-class muscle activators and next-in-class muscle inhibitors as potential treatments for debilitating diseases in which muscle performance is compromised and/or declining. As a leader in muscle biology and the mechanics of muscle performance, we are developing small molecule drug candidates specifically engineered to impact muscle function and contractility. 

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Cytokinetics

You must be enrolled in a Master's or PhD program in a related field, have strong analytical skills, and be proficient in literature reviews. Interest in cardiovascular epidemiology is desired.

You will conduct literature reviews, analyze real-world evidence, support epidemiology projects, collaborate with teams, and assist in creating presentations and reports.

Research & Development

Healthcare

South San Francisco

<div><div>Cytokinetics is a late-stage, specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing first-in-class muscle activators and next-in-class muscle inhibitors as potential treatments for debilitating diseases in which cardiac muscle performance is compromised. As a leader in muscle biology and the mechanics of muscle performance, the company is developing small molecule drug candidates specifically engineered to impact myocardial muscle function and contractility.</div>
Internship Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated Summer Intern &ndash; Epidemiology to join our team. The intern will work on various epidemiology projects related to cardiovascular indications, with a focus on heart failure and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate-level student in epidemiology, public health, or a related field to gain hands-on experience in real-world epidemiological research within a dynamic biopharmaceutical setting.

Key Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Conduct literature reviews and summarize epidemiological data related to heart failure, HCM, and other cardiovascular conditions.</li>
<li>Assist in analyzing real-world evidence (RWE) and epidemiological datasets to support disease burden assessments.</li>
<li>Support ongoing epidemiology projects by contributing to study design, data analysis, and interpretation of findings.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including HEOR, GVAD, Medical Affairs, and Clinical Development.</li>
<li>Assist in the development of abstracts, presentations, and reports for internal and external scientific communication.</li>
<li>Present findings to the Epidemiology team and broader stakeholders as part of the internship experience.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications &amp; Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Currently enrolled in a Master's or PhD program in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, or a related field.</li>
<li>Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with experience in epidemiologic methods and study design.</li>
<li>Proficiency in literature reviews and working with epidemiological databases.</li>
<li>Experience with statistical software (e.g., SAS, R, STATA, or Python) is a plus but not required.</li>
<li>Strong communication skills and ability to present complex data in an understandable manner.</li>
<li>Interest in cardiovascular epidemiology and real-world evidence generation.</li>
</ul>
What We Offer:
<ul>
<li>Hands-on experience working on real-world epidemiology projects in a leading biopharmaceutical company.</li>
<li>Exposure to industry best practices in epidemiology, HEOR, and real-world evidence research.</li>
<li>Mentorship and networking opportunities with experts in epidemiology and cardiovascular research.</li>
<li>A collaborative and innovative work environment where your contributions will have real impact.</li>
</ul>
Duration: 10-12 weeks (Summer 2025) 
Compensation: Paid internship (competitive stipend)<div>
Our employees come from different backgrounds, and we celebrate those differences. We are looking for the best candidates for our open roles, but do not expect applicants to meet every qualification in order to be considered. If you are excited about what you could accomplish at Cytokinetics and believe you can add value to our team, we would love to hear from you.

Please review our General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) policy PRIOR to applying.

Our passion is anchored in robust scientific thinking, grounded in integrity and critical thinking. We keep the patient front and center in all we do &ndash; all actions and decisions are in service of the patient and their caregivers. We champion integrity, ethics, doing the right thing, and being our best selves.

Fraud Warning: How to Identify Impersonated Cytokinetics Job Postings and Offers

Recently, there have been fraudulent employment offers being sent to candidates on behalf of Cytokinetics. Please be advised that all legitimate offers from Cytokinetics will come directly from our official email domain (Cytokinetics.com) and will only be made after completing a formal interview process.

Here are some ways to check for authenticity:
<ul>
<li>We do not conduct job interviews through non-standard text messaging applications</li>
<li>We will never request personal information such as banking details until after an official offer has been accepted and verified</li>
<li>We will never request that you purchase equipment or other items when interviewing or hiring</li>
<li>If you are unsure about the authenticity of an offer, or if you receive any suspicious communication, please contact us directly at talentacquisition@cytokinetics.com</li>
</ul>
Please visit our website at: www.cytokinetics.com

Cytokinetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer</div></div>

Cytokinetics is a late-stage, specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing first-in-class muscle activators and next-in-class muscle inhibitors as potential treatments for debilitating diseases in which cardiac muscle performance is compromised. As a leader in muscle biology and the mechanics of muscle performance, the company is developing small molecule drug candidates specifically engineered to impact myocardial muscle function and contractility.
Internship Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated Summer Intern – Epidemiology to join our team. The intern will work on various epidemiology projects related to cardiovascular indications, with a focus on heart failure and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate-level student in epidemiology, public health, or a related field to gain hands-on experience in real-world epidemiological research within a dynamic biopharmaceutical setting.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct literature reviews and summarize epidemiological data related to heart failure, HCM, and other cardiovascular conditions.
Assist in analyzing real-world evidence (RWE) and epidemiological datasets to support disease burden assessments.
Support ongoing epidemiology projects by contributing to study design, data analysis, and interpretation of findings.
Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including HEOR, GVAD, Medical Affairs, and Clinical Development.
Assist in the development of abstracts, presentations, and reports for internal and external scientific communication.
Present findings to the Epidemiology team and broader stakeholders as part of the internship experience.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Currently enrolled in a Master's or PhD program in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, or a related field.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with experience in epidemiologic methods and study design.
Proficiency in literature reviews and working with epidemiological databases.
Experience with statistical software (e.g., SAS, R, STATA, or Python) is a plus but not required.
Strong communication skills and ability to present complex data in an understandable manner.
Interest in cardiovascular epidemiology and real-world evidence generation.

What We Offer:

Hands-on experience working on real-world epidemiology projects in a leading biopharmaceutical company.
Exposure to industry best practices in epidemiology, HEOR, and real-world evidence research.
Mentorship and networking opportunities with experts in epidemiology and cardiovascular research.
A collaborative and innovative work environment where your contributions will have real impact.

Duration: 10-12 weeks (Summer 2025)
Compensation: Paid internship (competitive stipend)
Our employees come from different backgrounds, and we celebrate those differences. We are looking for the best candidates for our open roles, but do not expect applicants to meet every qualification in order to be considered. If you are excited about what you could accomplish at Cytokinetics and believe you can add value to our team, we would love to hear from you.

Please review our General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) policy PRIOR to applying.

Our passion is anchored in robust scientific thinking, grounded in integrity and critical thinking. We keep the patient front and center in all we do – all actions and decisions are in service of the patient and their caregivers. We champion integrity, ethics, doing the right thing, and being our best selves.

Fraud Warning: How to Identify Impersonated Cytokinetics Job Postings and Offers

Recently, there have been fraudulent employment offers being sent to candidates on behalf of Cytokinetics. Please be advised that all legitimate offers from Cytokinetics will come directly from our official email domain (Cytokinetics.com) and will only be made after completing a formal interview process.

Here are some ways to check for authenticity:

We do not conduct job interviews through non-standard text messaging applications
We will never request personal information such as banking details until after an official offer has been accepted and verified
We will never request that you purchase equipment or other items when interviewing or hiring
If you are unsure about the authenticity of an offer, or if you receive any suspicious communication, please contact us directly at talentacquisition@cytokinetics.com

Please visit our website at: www.cytokinetics.com

Cytokinetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Intern – Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) - Cytokinetics

Intern – Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR)

You need 2-3 years of HRIS experience (Workday preferred), strong attention to detail, organizational skills, analytical ability, and HR operations experience is a plus.

You will manage Workday updates, oversee HR inquiries, maintain records, analyze reports, process verifications, clean up files, optimize processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Data

People, HR & Administration

<div><div>Cytokinetics is a late-stage, specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing first-in-class muscle activators and next-in-class muscle inhibitors as potential treatments for debilitating diseases in which cardiac muscle performance is compromised. As a leader in muscle biology and the mechanics of muscle performance, the company is developing small molecule drug candidates specifically engineered to impact myocardial muscle function and contractility.</div>
Position Summary:

The Contract HR Operations &amp; Systems Specialist is responsible for managing key HR administrative processes, maintaining HR systems, and supporting employees with HR-related inquiries. This role plays a critical part in ensuring smooth day-to-day HR operations, data integrity, and compliance while optimizing HR systems and workflows. 

Key Responsibilities

HR Systems &amp; Data Management
<ul>
<li>Monitor and update Workday, including keying in employee changes (hires, terminations, promotions, etc.).</li>
<li>Oversee the HR Workday inbox, triaging and responding to employee inquiries in a timely manner.</li>
<li>Maintain and update employee records, ensuring accuracy and compliance.</li>
<li>Support team by ensuring accurate data entry for new hires, terminations, address/contact changes, and other employee life cycle changes (manager, cost center etc.)</li>
<li>Run and analyze monthly and quarterly HR reports, including PPE reports.</li>
</ul>
HR Administration &amp; Compliance
<ul>
<li>Process and respond to employment verifications in alignment with company policies.</li>
<li>Maintain organizational charts, ensuring they reflect the latest structure.</li>
<li>Handle manual administrative tasks related to HR operations.</li>
<li>Monitor and manage self-service issues</li>
<li>Oversee the organization and regular cleanup /review for completeness of employee files.</li>
</ul>
Process Improvement &amp; Support
<ul>
<li>Identify inefficiencies in HR administrative processes and recommend improvements.</li>
<li>Support HR projects related to systems optimization and data governance.</li>
<li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Payroll and IT, to streamline processes and enhance the employee experience.</li> 
</ul>
Qualifications &amp; Skills
<ul>
<li>Minimum 2-3 years of experience with Workday or similar HRIS platforms.</li>
<li>Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information.</li>
<li>Excellent organizational and communication skills.</li>
<li>Ability to triage and prioritize HR inquiries efficiently.</li>
<li>Strong analytical skills with experience running reports and analyzing HR data.</li>
<li>Experience working in HR operations, systems, or a similar administrative role is preferred.</li>
</ul><div>
Our employees come from different backgrounds, and we celebrate those differences. We are looking for the best candidates for our open roles, but do not expect applicants to meet every qualification in order to be considered. If you are excited about what you could accomplish at Cytokinetics and believe you can add value to our team, we would love to hear from you.

Please review our General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) policy PRIOR to applying.

Our passion is anchored in robust scientific thinking, grounded in integrity and critical thinking. We keep the patient front and center in all we do &ndash; all actions and decisions are in service of the patient and their caregivers. We champion integrity, ethics, doing the right thing, and being our best selves.

Fraud Warning: How to Identify Impersonated Cytokinetics Job Postings and Offers

Recently, there have been fraudulent employment offers being sent to candidates on behalf of Cytokinetics. Please be advised that all legitimate offers from Cytokinetics will come directly from our official email domain (Cytokinetics.com) and will only be made after completing a formal interview process.

Here are some ways to check for authenticity:
<ul>
<li>We do not conduct job interviews through non-standard text messaging applications</li>
<li>We will never request personal information such as banking details until after an official offer has been accepted and verified</li>
<li>We will never request that you purchase equipment or other items when interviewing or hiring</li>
<li>If you are unsure about the authenticity of an offer, or if you receive any suspicious communication, please contact us directly at talentacquisition@cytokinetics.com</li>
</ul>
Please visit our website at: www.cytokinetics.com

Cytokinetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer</div></div>

Cytokinetics is a late-stage, specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing first-in-class muscle activators and next-in-class muscle inhibitors as potential treatments for debilitating diseases in which cardiac muscle performance is compromised. As a leader in muscle biology and the mechanics of muscle performance, the company is developing small molecule drug candidates specifically engineered to impact myocardial muscle function and contractility.
Position Summary:

The Contract HR Operations & Systems Specialist is responsible for managing key HR administrative processes, maintaining HR systems, and supporting employees with HR-related inquiries. This role plays a critical part in ensuring smooth day-to-day HR operations, data integrity, and compliance while optimizing HR systems and workflows.

Key Responsibilities

HR Systems & Data Management

Monitor and update Workday, including keying in employee changes (hires, terminations, promotions, etc.).
Oversee the HR Workday inbox, triaging and responding to employee inquiries in a timely manner.
Maintain and update employee records, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Support team by ensuring accurate data entry for new hires, terminations, address/contact changes, and other employee life cycle changes (manager, cost center etc.)
Run and analyze monthly and quarterly HR reports, including PPE reports.

HR Administration & Compliance

Process and respond to employment verifications in alignment with company policies.
Maintain organizational charts, ensuring they reflect the latest structure.
Handle manual administrative tasks related to HR operations.
Monitor and manage self-service issues
Oversee the organization and regular cleanup /review for completeness of employee files.

Process Improvement & Support

Identify inefficiencies in HR administrative processes and recommend improvements.
Support HR projects related to systems optimization and data governance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Payroll and IT, to streamline processes and enhance the employee experience.

Qualifications & Skills

Minimum 2-3 years of experience with Workday or similar HRIS platforms.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Ability to triage and prioritize HR inquiries efficiently.
Strong analytical skills with experience running reports and analyzing HR data.
Experience working in HR operations, systems, or a similar administrative role is preferred.

Our employees come from different backgrounds, and we celebrate those differences. We are looking for the best candidates for our open roles, but do not expect applicants to meet every qualification in order to be considered. If you are excited about what you could accomplish at Cytokinetics and believe you can add value to our team, we would love to hear from you.

Please review our General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) policy PRIOR to applying.

Our passion is anchored in robust scientific thinking, grounded in integrity and critical thinking. We keep the patient front and center in all we do – all actions and decisions are in service of the patient and their caregivers. We champion integrity, ethics, doing the right thing, and being our best selves.

Fraud Warning: How to Identify Impersonated Cytokinetics Job Postings and Offers

Recently, there have been fraudulent employment offers being sent to candidates on behalf of Cytokinetics. Please be advised that all legitimate offers from Cytokinetics will come directly from our official email domain (Cytokinetics.com) and will only be made after completing a formal interview process.

Here are some ways to check for authenticity:

We do not conduct job interviews through non-standard text messaging applications
We will never request personal information such as banking details until after an official offer has been accepted and verified
We will never request that you purchase equipment or other items when interviewing or hiring
If you are unsure about the authenticity of an offer, or if you receive any suspicious communication, please contact us directly at talentacquisition@cytokinetics.com

Please visit our website at: www.cytokinetics.com

Cytokinetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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