About the role
MannKind Corporation (Nasdaq: MNKD) is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming chronic disease care through innovative, patient-centric solutions. With a focus on cardiometabolic and orphan lung diseases, we develop and commercialize treatments that address serious unmet medical needs, including diabetes, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary fibrosis, nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease, and fluid overload associated with heart failure and chronic kidney disease. At MannKind, our employees are our greatest asset. We foster a close-knit, collaborative culture where every team member plays a vital role in our mission. We are proud to champion a rich blend of backgrounds, perspectives, and working styles as we work together to improve health outcomes and change lives. Why You'll Love This Opportunity: Make a real impact: You won’t just shadow — you’ll take ownership of meaningful work that directly strengthens our SharePoint security posture and helps hundreds of employees collaborate safely and efficiently. Hands-on learning with modern tools: You’ll gain practical experience with Microsoft 365, SharePoint Online, and enterprise-level governance frameworks—skills that are in high demand and valuable for any IT or cybersecurity career path. Learn from experienced mentors: You’ll work closely with IT Security leaders who are committed to your development, offering guidance, feedback, and opportunities to explore areas you’re passionate about. Grow your technical and professional skills: From permission modeling and access control design to documentation and process improvement, you’ll build a strong foundation that will set you apart early in your career. What You'll Be Doing: In this role, the intern will support the organization’s SharePoint governance and security initiatives through research, analysis, and hands-on operational work. They will help strengthen the company’s Microsoft 365 environment by investigating industry best practices, evaluating governance tools, and assisting with permission cleanup activities. The intern will work closely with IT Security and business teams to improve documentation, streamline processes, and promote secure collaboration across the organization. Their work will directly contribute to better visibility, reduced access risk, and a more scalable, well-governed SharePoint environment. Clear documentation, reporting, and communication will be essential as they help drive long-term governance improvements. Key Activities: Researching industry best practices for SharePoint Online permissions, governance models, site architecture, and access-control standards—and summarizing recommendations for the IT Security team. Evaluating tools and solutions (native Microsoft 365 features and third-party options) that can improve permission visibility, governance workflows, and long-term manageability. Reviewing and analyzing SharePoint permissions across sites, libraries, and groups to identify risks, overly broad access, and opportunities for improvement. Supporting governance initiatives by helping update documentation, refine policies, and streamline processes related to site ownership, lifecycle management, and compliance requirements. Assisting with permission cleanup efforts, including fixing broken inheritance, resolving inconsistent access, and helping move teams toward least-privilege access models. Partnering with site owners and business teams to understand their needs, answer questions, and provide guidance on secure, effective collaboration practices. Creating reports and dashboards that help track site activity, permission changes, and overall governance health using Microsoft 365 tools. Documenting findings, decisions, and procedures so the team can maintain clarity, audit readiness, and long-term operational continuity. What You Bring to the Table: Currently pursuing a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Commit to working 40 hours per week for the full 8-12 weeks without vacation weeks. Bonus Points If You Have: Preferably within 1-2 years of graduation Knowledge of co-pilot AI to help build workflows Strong analytical, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently Strong research skills that can reach out to vendors and get the problem statement across to them in a clear and concise manner Proficiency in Microsoft Sharepoint Strong written and verbal communication skills Self-motivated and demonstrated learning agility You take the initiative to identify opportunities for improvement and act on them without needing constant direction. You are open to constructive criticism and use it to improve performance and grow professionally. When and Where You'll Shine: Full-time: Schedule (Onsite Mon–Thu, Remote Fri) Location: Danbury, CT Dates of Program: June 15 to August 20, 2026 A reliable commute or the intention to find temporary housing before starting the internship is required. At this time, we are only able to consider candidates who do not require visa sponsorship, including those with a student visa.