SPARK Trainee- Portugal

Job Purpose

The SPARK Programme is a dynamic, paid traineeship designed to give candidates hands-on experience in the fast-paced biotech industry. Over 2 to 12 months, you’ll gain real exposure to MoonLake’s mission, work alongside experienced professionals, and grow in an international, purpose-driven environment. To learn more about the SPARK experience and explore our programme in detail, click  .

Your profile

We are currently seeking SPARK trainees in the following areas:

• HR, People & Culture
• IT
• Industrial Engineering and Management
• Data Analytics
• Legal
• Medical & Drug Safety 
• Quality & PMO 

Key Accountabilities

• Contribute to real, high-impact projects across scientific, operational, or strategic teams
• Participate in onboarding and skills workshops tailored to your development
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams in your hub and beyond
• Receive guidance from a dedicated mentor, including mid-program and final performance reviews
• Engage in the SPARKLAB macro project 
• Actively participate in team life, including a potential visit to another hub

Your profile

• Accepted at an institution for higher education, currently enrolled in or recently completed a higher education degree
• Curious, motivated, and eager to grow in a biotech setting
• B2 level of English or higher (written and spoken)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Able to work in person at one of our offices at least 3 days/week

• 3 days/week in our Zug (Switzerland), Cambridge (UK) or Porto (Portugal) office.

Why us?

An Exciting Opportunity Awaits you! 
MoonLake is a dynamic and innovative company pushing the boundaries of possibility, and we are looking for passionate individuals to join our stellar team.

 
What we Offer

• Learning Environment: An opportunity to learn and grow alongside experienced professionals in a supportive and innovative biotech environment.
• Impactful work: Contribute to ground-breaking projects that have the potential to transform global healthcare.
• Flexibility and Balance: Work remotely/hybrid, enjoying a healthy work-life balance while making meaningful contributions to our team.

• We do Stellar Science: We aspire to create novel therapies that elevate treatment horizons, with innovative science, and high quality, always.
• We go beyond:  We aspire to be positively disruptive in our field, and bold in the way we challenge the norms and each other.
• We unlock value: We aspire to create long-term value for investors and communities.

About us

MoonLake Immunotherapeutics   is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company unlocking the potential of sonelokimab, a novel investigational Nanobody® for the treatment of the inflammatory disease, to revolutionize outcomes for patients.

We continue to make significant progress in our Global Clinical Development Programs. The company’s focus is on inflammatory diseases with a major unmet need, including hidradenitis suppurativa and psoriatic arthritis – conditions affecting millions of people worldwide with a large need for improved treatment options. MoonLake was founded in 2021 and is headquarted in Zug, with hubs in Cambridge & Porto.

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