2026 Oral Peptide Delivery Intern (PhD) jobs in United States
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AbbVie · 14 hours ago

2026 Oral Peptide Delivery Intern (PhD)

positionWorcester, MA
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$59K/yr - $100K/yr
workcardStart in 2026 Summer

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on innovative medicines and solutions. The Oral Peptide Delivery Intern will contribute to advancing the development of polymer nanoparticles for oral peptide delivery, utilizing state-of-the-art formulation technology and analytics.

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Responsibilities

Conduct systematic screening using a DOE approach to optimize polymer nanoparticles for size, PDI, peptide encapsulation efficiency, in vitro and in vivo performance
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to test and characterize nanoparticles and refine product strategy for oral peptide delivery systems

Qualification

Polymer nanoparticle formulationDrug delivery systemsBiophysical characterization methodsDesign of Experiments (DoE)Peptide chemistry knowledgeCollaborative team environmentCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a PhD in Chemical Engineering, Material Science and Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or other related field
Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the internship
Strong understanding of polymer nanoparticle formulation and drug delivery, particularly in the context of peptides
Familiarity with biophysical and analytical characterization methods for polymer nanoparticles
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment
Excellent communication and organizational skills

Preferred

Expected graduation date between December 2026 – July 2027
Familiarity with Design of Experiments (DoE) and data analysis for nanoparticle optimization
Knowledge of peptide chemistry, stability, and bioavailability challenges

Benefits

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

Company

AbbVie

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AbbVie is a biopharmaceutical company focused on immunology, oncology, neuroscience, virology, and aesthetics. It is a sub-organization of AbbVie.
dateFounded in 2013
location
North Chicago, Illinois, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.abbvie.com

H1B Sponsorship

AbbVie 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 (190)
2023 (225)
2022 (284)
2021 (186)
2020 (186)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$15B
2024-02-27Post Ipo Debt· $15B
2023-03-08Post Ipo Equity· $0.25M
2012-12-20IPO

Leadership Team

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Robert Michael
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
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Micah Bregman
Vice President, Global Strategy and Pipeline, Allergan Aesthetics
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