Cubist University Relations Brochure

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Internships and Co-ops at CUBIST Pharmaceuticals

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CUBIST Your future is becoming clear Choosing an internship or co-op program is an important part of shaping your future career. At Cubist, you’ll find a robust, hands-on learning experience that ensures you’ll make the most of your time.

Cubist’s program is designed to provide a window into the biopharmaceutical industry in general – and into Cubist in particular. Our corporate culture is unique: focused and unified, innovative and flexible, warm and collaborative.

The students who join us pursue meaningful work and provide valuable perspectives and ideas.

And we offer something extra: the chance to work at an energetic leading enterprise that has been ranked among the Boston Globe’s Top Places to Work for numerous consecutive years.

ABOUT US Founded in 1992, Cubist Pharmaceuticals is a leader in the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel therapies that improve the lives of patients in the acute care/hospital environment. Our mission is to transform patients’ lives through our highly differentiated products and culture.

Our five-year strategic plan – The Building Blocks of Growth – sharpens our organizational focus through 2017. It will help us build on our momentum as we pursue our mission.

By year-end 2017 Cubist expects to: • Grow global revenue to $2 billion annually • Have four product candidates in late-stage clinical trials • Generate $700 million in non-GAAP annual adjusted operating income, and • Continue to strengthen and develop the company’s highly differentiated culture Headquartered 10 miles northwest of Boston in Lexington, MA, Cubist has a satellite office in Washington, DC, and is extending its footprint into Europe. In 2012, we expanded our headquarters to include an additional 104,000 square feet of state-of-the-art research space to strengthen our position for continued success.

“My Cubist internship gave me a chance to work with an exciting young company that’s growing and is in pursuit of very interesting innovations. They provided memorable networking opportunities and an excellent mentoring program.

“Beyond this, what I liked best about the internship was working with a great group of people who understood what I wanted to get from the experience and helped me achieve that. I participated on high level projects and felt like an essential part of the team. Most important, my coworkers at Cubist made it clear that they valued me and valued what I brought to the table.”

Gil Addo

Decision Support Intern, Summer 2010 Harvard Business School

ABOUT OUR PROGRAM As an intern or co-op at Cubist, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work while applying the theories and skills you’ve learned at school in a dynamic, real-life working environment. While you gain experience, you will also strengthen your professional network and develop a better understanding of the possible directions your future career might take.

SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM • May-August • 40 hours/week CO-OP PROGRAM • 4-6 months (full time) in collaboration with your university program • 40 hours/week • Students must receive academic credit from their universities in order to participate in the co-op program SEMESTER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM • Flexible timeframe, typically in line with semester class schedule • 15-20 hours/week

ABOUT US Founded in 1992, Cubist Pharmaceuticals is a leader in the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel therapies that improve the lives of patients in the acute care/hospital environment. Our mission is to transform patients’ lives through our highly differentiated products and culture.

Our five-year strategic plan – The Building Blocks of Growth – sharpens our organizational focus through 2017. It will help us build on our momentum as we pursue our mission.

By year-end 2017 Cubist expects to: • Grow global revenue to $2 billion annually • Have four product candidates in late-stage clinical trials • Generate $700 million in non-GAAP annual adjusted operating income, and • Continue to strengthen and develop the company’s highly differentiated culture Headquartered 10 miles northwest of Boston in Lexington, MA, Cubist has a satellite office in Washington, DC, and is extending its footprint into Europe. In 2012, we expanded our headquarters to include an additional 104,000 square feet of state-of-the-art research space to strengthen our position for continued success.

“As a co-op student at Cubist, I was immediately involved in the intense work environment, which could have been intimidating. However, I felt surprisingly at ease, thanks to Cubist’s exceptional support and the great organization of its program.

I enjoyed taking on responsibilities and feeling ownership of my work.

“The key differentiator here is the employees. My time at Cubist has confirmed my belief that a positive work experience is directly related to co-workers and the environment they create. There’s a strong sense of community here. Everyone is willing to help out, and I quickly felt I was part of the team.”

Anna Kotkin

Senior Analyst, Commercial Financial Services Commercial Financial Services Co-op, Fall 2011 Northeastern Business School

ABOUT OUR PROGRAM As an intern or co-op at Cubist, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work while applying the theories and skills you’ve learned at school in a dynamic, real-life working environment. While you gain experience, you will also strengthen your professional network and develop a better understanding of the possible directions your future career might take.

SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM • May-August • 40 hours/week CO-OP PROGRAM • 4-6 months (full time) in collaboration with your university program • 40 hours/week • Students must receive academic credit from their universities in order to participate in the co-op program SEMESTER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM • Flexible timeframe, typically in line with semester class schedule • 15-20 hours/week

WHY CUBIST IS DIFFERENT We foster a different corporate culture.

At Cubist, we believe that our core strength is the broad range of individuals who make up our team – including our interns and co-ops.

As you work to employ the skills you’ve acquired inside and outside the classroom, you will also add value by bringing fresh ideas and perspectives to our projects – and we appreciate this.

OPPORTUNITY. Our work environment emphasizes curiosity, courage, and creative thinking.

You’ll ask questions, push yourself, and take on challenges.

UNITY. We cultivate a warm, welcoming community characterized by consistent, open communication and camaraderie.

CLARITY. Cubist is very clear about who we are and where we’re going, and we’ll help you see how your work is part of the big picture.

Ask questions.

Offer ideas.

We work differently.

How does Cubist help solve the world’s greatest acute care challenges? By fostering a work environment that demands your ingenuity and brings out your best.

Your voice will be heard.

We strive for personal achievement while embracing a truly collaborative approach. By gathering diverse entrepreneurial thinkers together under one roof, we capitalize on their talents and pool their creativity at the same time. Our goal is to challenge the status quo and explore the unknown, to consider all the ways we can do something differently and do it better.

CUBIST BELIEVES THAT GIVING BACK IS ITS OWN REWARD, AND WE CULTIVATE A CULTURE OF CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP. • Our corporate philanthropy supports organizations with programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Since 2008, we have awarded more than $1 million in grants for STEM programs, particularly those targeting underserved students.

• Cubist employees also get actively involved in their communities by volunteering and serving as board members for a range of nonprofit and educational institutions, both regional and national.

• Cubist interns and co-ops have opportunities to be involved in a variety of volunteer and community service events as well as an intern/co-op day of service.

www.cubist.com/about/community_outreach

We reward differently.

“I would highly recommend the co-op program at Cubist. It’s important to prepare for a career through academics, to understand the concepts and scenarios from class, but it’s even more important to apply what you’ve learned. The co-op program here does a great job bridging the gap between education and the real world.

“Cubist also organized excellent social and networking events for us, and we were able to truly experience a rare kind of corporate environment. Cubist’s cultural approach is to be very hardworking, yet remarkably open, welcoming, and inclusive. These are great attributes that will definitely help drive this company’s success.”

Max Mahoney

Analytical Chemistry Co-op, Fall 2011 and 2012, Spring 2013 Northeastern University

The rewards of working at Cubist go far beyond the excitement of our work environment and the many benefits we offer.

The true difference is that Cubist is thankful for the members of our community, from top management to interns and co-ops. We are grateful to be working with people who are so bright, dedicated, and interesting.

This makes us all feel different – more generous with praise, and more connected with each other. It’s the reason why working here is so rewarding.

In addition, we offer a variety of benefits for our students, including: • Free T-passes and shuttle to/from Alewife Station • Intern/co-op volunteer opportunities • State-of-the-art exercise equipment and fitness classes in our on-site workout center • Access to our massage center and meditation room • Full-service, on-site cafeteria • Opportunities to attend company-wide events, meetings, presentations, and networking functions • Business casual work environment and Casual Fridays • Free ice cream truck in the summer months • Free on-site parking and much more

CUBIST BELIEVES THAT GIVING BACK IS ITS OWN REWARD, AND WE CULTIVATE A CULTURE OF CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP. • Our corporate philanthropy supports organizations with programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Since 2008, we have awarded more than $1 million in grants for STEM programs, particularly those targeting underserved students.

• Cubist employees also get actively involved in their communities by volunteering and serving as board members for a range of nonprofit and educational institutions, both regional and national.

• Cubist interns and co-ops have opportunities to be involved in a variety of volunteer and community service events as well as an intern/co-op day of service.

“Cubist’s internship program opened my eyes. I had worked in a lab at school, so I had a strong foundation of knowledge and the hands-on skills I needed to work here as a synthetic chemist. But as a Cubist intern, I gained tremendous practical experience and met incredible people. My mentors were invaluable, and the program gave me a true understanding of what it’s like to pursue this profession.

“I enjoyed doing such meaningful work as an intern, but the number one reason I wanted to come back to Cubist is the culture. People here love what they do, and it shows.” www.cubist.com/about/community_outreach Catherine Nuccio Research Associate, Discovery Chemistry Discovery Chemistry Intern, Summer 2010 Boston College

We reward differently.

The rewards of working at Cubist go far beyond the excitement of our work environment and the many benefits we offer.

The true difference is that Cubist is thankful for the members of our community, from top management to interns and co-ops. We are grateful to be working with people who are so bright, dedicated, and interesting.

This makes us all feel different – more generous with praise, and more connected with each other. It’s the reason why working here is so rewarding.

In addition, we offer a variety of benefits for our students, including: • Free T-passes and shuttle to/from Alewife Station • Intern/co-op volunteer opportunities • State-of-the-art exercise equipment and fitness classes in our on-site workout center • Access to our massage center and meditation room • Full-service, on-site cafeteria • Opportunities to attend company-wide events, meetings, presentations, and networking functions • Business casual work environment and Casual Fridays • Free ice cream truck in the summer months • Free on-site parking and much more

We learn differently.

At Cubist, we don’t view learning as an outside activity. We view it as an essential part of your work experience, and we facilitate it in ways other companies haven’t considered.

Our summer event series for interns and co-ops is designed to help you learn about Cubist and about the career paths available in the life sciences industry. Series events include: • Lunch-and-Learns with senior leadership • Lab tours • Skills workshops • Volunteer events • Job shadow program • Intern/Co-op-only networking and off-site events Whatever your passion is, we want you to explore new skills, work across disciplines, and seek new challenges.

We believe in unleashing your talent and capitalizing on your potential to learn. By investing in you, we are investing in the future.

SHARE OUR VISION Cubist is on the move, in more ways than one.

We are driving forward toward our five-year strategic goals, toward new innovations and continued growth. We take pride in what we’ve accomplished so far, and in our fiscal strength and stability. And as we grow, we are looking for bright, motivated people who will contribute in substantive ways.

WE SEEK STUDENTS WHO: • Hold a competitive GPA (3.2+) • Participate in extracurricular activities, such as volunteer work, sports, arts, or academic clubs • Have experienced two or more periods of employment (such as summer employment or part-time semester positions) • Are legally authorized to work in the United States • Demonstrate ability in the following areas: Innovation, initiative, teamwork, community, and problem-solving Our internship and co-op students make a real difference to us by bringing fresh energy, original ideas, and increased vibrancy to our work community. If you can see yourself here, we encourage you to contact us and explore the possibilities.

For more information on our program or to apply for current open positions, visit our website at

www.cubist.jobs.

Embark on a journey to cure

Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc 65 Hayden Avenue Lexington, Massachusetts 02421

www.cubist.com