2026 Summer Intern - Clinical Pharmacology
About The Position
Clinical Pharmacology is a dynamic function that plays a critical role in supporting drug development teams and in optimizing the dosing regimen for patients. Utilizing our expertise in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, Clinical Pharmacologists contribute at every stage of development, applying quantitative pharmacology principles across a molecule's life-cycle for both small molecules, biologics, and novel treatment modalities. The Clinical Pharmacology department is instrumental in shaping future treatments and ensuring they are both safe and effective. This internship position is located in South San Francisco, on-site. The Opportunity The key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Participate in Clinical Pharmacology research projects, such as identifying strategies/decision-making used for dose-selection, characterizing drug-drug interactions, or evaluating the need for dose adjustment for certain patients. The activities would include a systematic review of relevant literature, FDA/BLA/NDA documents, select databases, and/or internal data. Participate in Model-Informed Drug Development (MIDD) by developing and applying mathematical models such as population pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics modeling, Physiologically-Based Pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modeling, Quantitative Systems Pharmacology (QSP) modeling, or emerging Machine Learning (ML) methodologies to address Clinical Pharmacology questions. Formulate scientifically sound conclusions and present the research outcomes internally and externally. Program Highlights Intensive 12-weeks, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship. Program start dates are in May/June 2026. A stipend, based on location, will be provided to help alleviate costs associated with the internship. Ownership of challenging and impactful business-critical projects. Work with some of the most talented people in the biotechnology industry.
Requirements
- Required Education: You meet one of the following criteria: Must be pursuing a Master's Degree (enrolled student). Must have attained a Master's Degree. Must be pursuing a PhD (enrolled student).
- Required Majors: Pharmacometrics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Statistics/Biostatistics, or other quantitative disciplines (Computational Biology/Chemistry, Chemical/Biomedical Engineering).
- Required Skills: Familiarity with PK/PD modeling and software (NONMEM, nlmixr2, Monolix, or similar).
Nice To Haves
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.
- Experience with patient reported outcomes (PRO), clinical trial data analysis, or epidemiology preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
- Participate in Clinical Pharmacology research projects, such as identifying strategies/decision-making used for dose-selection, characterizing drug-drug interactions, or evaluating the need for dose adjustment for certain patients. The activities would include a systematic review of relevant literature, FDA/BLA/NDA documents, select databases, and/or internal data.
- Participate in Model-Informed Drug Development (MIDD) by developing and applying mathematical models such as population pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics modeling, Physiologically-Based Pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modeling, Quantitative Systems Pharmacology (QSP) modeling, or emerging Machine Learning (ML) methodologies to address Clinical Pharmacology questions.
- Formulate scientifically sound conclusions and present the research outcomes internally and externally.
Benefits
- A stipend, based on location, will be provided to help alleviate costs associated with the internship.
- Paid holiday time off benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
