Intern - DMPK

Cytokinetics • South San Francisco, CA

7d • $25 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Cytokinetics is a specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company, building on its over 25 years of pioneering scientific innovations in muscle biology, and advancing a pipeline of potential new medicines for patients suffering from diseases of cardiac muscle dysfunction. At Cytokinetics, each team member plays an integral part in advancing our mission to improve the lives of patients. We are seeking tenacious, compassionate, and collaborative individuals who are driven to make a positive impact. The DMPK Intern will support drug discovery and development efforts by gaining hands-on experience in ADME-PK characterization within a collaborative research environment. This internship is designed to build foundational skills in bioanalytical methodology, including assay development and evaluation of chemical and biological stability for emerging drug modalities. The intern will contribute scientifically to an active discovery program through literature review, study design discussions, laboratory training, and data analysis, while engaging with the DMPK team through departmental meetings and presentations to ensure alignment with Cytokinetics’ program objectives. This is an onsite internship. Candidates much be able to work in person at the South San Francisco office.

Requirements

• Have completed two to four years at a US college or university at the time of the program.
• Seeking a BS/MS/PhD degree or a career in fields related to the pharmaceutical industry (e.g., biochemistry, drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics, analytical chemistry).
• Experience in general laboratory techniques, organic chemistry, biochemistry, and general laboratory safety practices required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in analytical chemistry, liquid chromatography, or mass spectrometry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete all required laboratory safety and technical training necessary to support summer research activities within the DMPK department.
• Conduct a comprehensive review of scientific literature relevant to the assigned project and summarize key findings to inform experimental strategy.
• Collaborate with the project sponsor and DMPK team to finalize study design, ensuring alignment with program objectives and scientific rigor.
• Execute initial laboratory studies using bioanalytical methodologies, applying principles of chemical and biological stability and assay development.
• Analyze and interpret study data in partnership with the sponsor, discussing learnings and next steps throughout the internship.
• Prepare and deliver interim project updates to the DMPK team, including slide development and active participation in scientific discussions.
• Compile, analyze, and present final study results to the DMPK department and broader company audience at the conclusion of the internship.
• Participate in regular 1:1 meetings with the sponsor to review progress, receive feedback, and support continuous learning and development.
• Prepare and deliver a final presentation summarizing research findings.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees