I. INTERNSHIP SITE BACKGROUND AND BUSINESS MODELOphidion, Inc. is an early-stage biopharmaceutical company located in Pasadena. The company is currently developing a new class of safe and effective drugs targeting some of the most important molecules in the central nervous system, neuronal nicotinic receptors. These drugs will potentially be used to treat several cognitive disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, ADHD, schizophrenia, depression, and many other CNS diseases. At an early stage, the company wants to establish a management system as well as a strategy that could maintain its capacity, strength as well as core competencies in the market. In addition, Ophidion is considering different approaches to have a good image, not only with the targeted market but also with potential partnerships, future collaborators as well as internal stakeholders. Ophidion's objectives in creating this internship position were to learn how to develop the outline and fill in the appropriate information for its business plan and development plan. The company also wants to support and encourage learning and provide trainees with the opportunity to develop the essential skills, attitudes and behaviors needed to fill the work environment. Additionally, the company helps students determine whether there is a match between the intern's professional expectations and skills and the job requirements. This was a very important opportunity for me to be able to apply my academic knowledge and skills in the workplace. Not only did I gain practical knowledge and experience within the company, but I also had the opportunity to cultivate my communication and adaptation skills in a new environment that is absolutely not comparable to middle of paper..... . learned and respected changes when appropriate Stayed focused on work Attention was set as a priority, did not let personal matters intrude on work Ability to communicate Followed instructions, listened attentively, but should have expressed ideas more clearly Confidentiality All work was maintained in a confidential manner designed to prevent unauthorized access Loyalty Believing in the company's technology and respecting authority within the company Dressing appropriately, simple hair and makeup Wearing clothes appropriate to company meetings or a professional event Listening attentively Waiting and remaining focused on other discussions to obtain information and give opinions appropriately Respecting others Treating others as you would like to be treated A Team Player - Supporting Others Provided assistance when needed, willingly cooperated and collaborated with others