Amgen · 2 weeks ago
R&D Pharmacokinetics and Drug Metabolism - Grad Intern
South San Francisco, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$30/hr - $40/hrAmgen is a leading biotechnology company focused on serving patients living with serious illnesses. The R&D Pharmacokinetics and Drug Metabolism Grad Intern will apply principles of pharmacokinetics and translational pharmacology to support early drug discovery projects and collaborate with scientists to optimize drug development strategies.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Collaborate with scientists across disciplines to identify key questions in early drug discovery projects and design strategies to address them
Integrate knowledge of target biology, translational pharmacology, modality-specific pharmacokinetics, and modeling and simulation to guide project strategy and chemical matter optimization
Document methodologies, assumptions, risks, and actionable recommendations in written reports and communicate findings to cross-functional teams
Contribute to the development, refinement, and automation of quantitative tools and standardized workflows that drive decision-making in drug discovery
Qualification
Required
18 years or older
Graduated with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Currently enrolled in an MBA program for an MBA internship OR a Master's program for a Master's internship OR a PharmD program for a PharmD internship OR Ph.D. for a PhD internship from an accredited college or university and completion of the first year of MBA OR Master's OR Pharm D OR Ph.D. program before the internship starts
Enrolled in an accredited college or university following the potential internship
Must not be employed at the time the internship starts
Student must be located in the United States for the duration of the internship
Preferred
Currently pursuing a PhD in pharmacokinetics, pharmaceutical sciences, chemical or biomedical engineering, or a related discipline
Demonstrated experience with PK/PD, QSP, or PBPK modeling or other computational modeling and data analysis methods
Familiarity with basic data science concepts and Python scripting to enhance and modularize analyses and promote reproducible workflows
Familiarity with the drug discovery and development process, particularly in preclinical or translational settings
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams
Benefits
Build a network of colleagues that will endure and grow throughout your time with us and beyond.
Bring your authentic self to the table and become the professional you’re inspired to be through accepting a culture that values the diversity of thought and experience and will flex to your strengths and possibilities.
Participate in executive and social networking events, as well as community volunteer projects.
Company
Amgen
Amgen is a biotechnology company that develops and manufactures human therapeutics for various illnesses and diseases.
Founded in 1980
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$28.5B2022-12-12Post Ipo Debt· $28.5B
1983-06-17IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Bradway
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Jay Bradner
Executive Vice President of R&D, and Chief Scientific Officer
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