Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals · 5 days ago
Summer Intern, Computational Discovery Chemistry
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$21/hr - $21/hrArrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative drugs for diseases with a genetic basis. The Computational Discovery Chemistry Intern will contribute to data infrastructure and computational tools, supporting in-silico drug design and AI/ML-driven discovery efforts under the guidance of senior scientists.
BiotechnologyHealth CareNanotechnologyPharmaceutical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Expand and maintain databases supporting computational chemistry and discovery research initiatives
Program new tools for automated data extraction to support both new and existing databases
Develop tools for quality control (QC) analysis of biological efficacy data and apply them to collected datasets
Create tools for streamlined processing of in-silico–generated data
Contribute to ongoing discovery efforts, including:
Development of generative AI / machine learning models for physicochemical and structural prediction of drug molecules
Development of models integrating biological, bioinformatic, and in-silico calculated data
Assist with data analysis, visualization, and interpretation to support applied drug discovery efforts
Collaborate with computational chemists, data scientists, and discovery stakeholders
Present project updates in weekly group meetings
Prepare final deliverables, including a scientific poster and a ~20-minute presentation summarizing project objectives, results, and learning
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program at an accredited university or college and majoring in computer science or a related field
Basic command-line experience (Bash/Shell) in Unix and/or Linux environments
Experience coding in Python (preferred), or demonstrated proficiency in Julia, JavaScript/TypeScript, or R
Experience with relational databases and query languages such as SQL
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including comfort presenting in group settings
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
Willingness and ability to spend 25% of the workday walking the facility and 75% at a desk
Preferred
Exposure to applied bioinformatics, including HTC/HPC environments and/or HT-seq analysis
Interest in AI/ML applications within drug discovery and computational chemistry
Strong curiosity, initiative, and eagerness to build scalable tools in a scientific research setting
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Excellent benefit package
Company
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company that focuses on the development of medicine to treat diseases with a genetic origin.
Founded in 1989
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.45BKey Investors
Sarepta TherapeuticsSixth StreetSilence Therapeutics
2026-01-07Post Ipo Equity· $200M
2026-01-07Post Ipo Debt· $625M
2024-11-26Post Ipo Equity· $325M
Leadership Team
Christopher Anzalone
President and Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2026-01-08
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