2026 Biologics Drug Product Development Intern (PhD) jobs in United States
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Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie Company · 2 months ago

2026 Biologics Drug Product Development Intern (PhD)

positionIrvine, CA
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
workcardStart in 2026 Summer

AbbVie is a company dedicated to discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions for serious health issues. The 2026 Biologics Drug Product Development Intern will support the formulation development of protein biologics, conducting laboratory work in compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Responsibilities

Preparation of parenteral formulations for biologics
Surfactant screening and characterization (surface tension assessment and pyrene-based fluorescence CMC determination)
Exposing protein formulations to stress (expose the formulation to manufacture and storage-related stresses)
Characterization of parenteral liquids and lyophilizates using state-of-the-art methods
Protein stability evaluation
Actively interact with the DPD team members, generate high-quality data based on sound scientific principles, write technical reports, and work on scientific presentations

Qualification

PhD in pharmaceutical sciencesBiologics formulation experienceAnalytical techniquesAccuracyCuriosityStructured thinkingTeamwork

Required

Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a PhD in pharmaceutical sciences, chemical engineering, analytical sciences, biochemistry, or other related fields
Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the internship
Teamwork, accuracy, curiosity, and structured thinking skills
Experience or coursework in biologics formulation and characterization of liquid formulation

Preferred

Expected graduation date between June 2026 - December 2027
Prior experience in analytical techniques such as surface tensiometry, size exclusion chromatography, differential scanning calorimetry, fluorescence spectrophotometry, qELISA, and RP-HPLC is highly desirable

Benefits

Competitive pay
Relocation support for eligible students
Select wellness benefits and paid holiday / sick time

Company

Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie Company

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At Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, we develop, manufacture, and market a portfolio of leading aesthetics brands and products.
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Irvine, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
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https://www.allerganaesthetics.com

H1B Sponsorship

Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie Company has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (1)
2023 (1)
2022 (16)
2021 (14)
2020 (5)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Nicole Mowad-Nassar
Senior Vice President, AbbVie and President, Global Allergan Aesthetics
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