Pharmaceutical Sciences Internship

Boston Scientific•Maple Grove, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Pharmaceutical Sciences Intern at Boston Scientific, you will help develop and characterize drug-eluting formulations and coatings that improve patient outcomes in vascular interventions. You’ll apply principles of pharmaceutical sciences, drug delivery, chemistry, and materials science to understand how drug properties, formulation, processing, and device design influence product performance. You’ll work with experts while sharing your findings with project teams, managers, and senior leadership. This internship offers the chance to make visible contributions in a high-impact area of the company. We seek a self-starter who thrives in the lab, tackles open-ended problems, and communicates science clearly across all levels of the organization. The role is based in Maple Grove, MN and follows an onsite work model.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelors or graduate degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science/Engineering, Materials Science, or Biomedical Engineering.
Must graduate between fall 2027 and June 2028.
If a graduate student, must have approval from their academic advisor(s) to participate in a full-time summer internship, with mutual understanding that the internship is not expected to delay graduation beyond June 2028.
Must be able to commit to one of the following full internship program periods: May 17th – August 6th OR May 24th – August 13th.
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization.
Must have reliable transportation to and from the Maple Grove, MN Boston Scientific Corporate location.
Demonstrated academic, laboratory, or research experience relevant to pharmaceutical sciences, such as pharmaceutical development, formulation, drug delivery, or drug-product characterization.
Hands-on laboratory experience in experimental design, execution, and documentation.
Proficiency in data analysis and statistical methods, with experience using relevant software tools.

Nice To Haves

Currently pursuing a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science/Engineering, Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering.
Experience in pharmaceutical development, including one or more of the following: formulation development, solubility, stability, solid-state characterization, crystallization, drug-excipient/polymer interactions, drug release/distribution, or drug-product characterization.
Experience applying physicochemical properties of drug substances and formulations to understand or predict drug-product performance.
Experience with drug-eluting devices, controlled release systems, benchtop drug elution models, or preclinical/animal studies.
Experience working in a regulated environment or industry, with awareness of documentation and compliance expectations.
Strong scientific communication skills, with experience presenting results to diverse technical and non-technical audiences.
Adaptability in addressing open-ended scientific problems and shifting project needs.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Experience with analytical techniques relevant to pharmaceutical or drug-product characterization (e.g., HPLC/UPLC, dissolution or drug-release testing, DSC, FTIR, TGA, spectroscopy, or microscopy).

Responsibilities

Design and execute laboratory experiments to develop, characterize, and optimize drug formulations, coatings, and test methods, including investigating relationships between drug physicochemical properties, formulation composition, processing conditions, and product performance.
Perform analytical testing and data analysis (e.g. HPLC, imaging, microscopy, or similar methods) to evaluate formulation, coating, and drug-product performance and interpret results with statistical rigor.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineers, scientists, and technicians to address pharmaceutical science and chemistry challenges across exploratory, technology development, or product development projects.
Document and communicate results through technical reports, presentations, and discussions with senior staff, project teams, and leadership.
Contribute to innovation and problem-solving by identifying opportunities to improve formulations, test methods, or scientific understanding.
Operate as a self-starter by independently driving project tasks forward while seeking guidance and mentorship on BSC systems and resources.