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AstraZeneca · 16 hours ago

Clinical Pharmacology Intern (PhD)

US - Gaithersburg - MD

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$48/hr - $48/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

AstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical company seeking PhD students for a 12-week Clinical Pharmacology Internship in Gaithersburg, MD. The role involves conducting systematic literature reviews, data extraction and curation, critical appraisal of studies, and manuscript preparation.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Systematic Literature Review: Define search strategies, inclusion/exclusion criteria, and screen abstracts/full texts to identify studies on pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacogenomics, and clinical response differences between Chinese and Caucasian populations

Data Extraction and Curation: Extract quantitative parameters (e.g., clearance, volume of distribution, bioavailability, half-life, exposure metrics like AUC/Cmax) and qualitative factors (e.g., allele frequencies for CYPs/UGTs/transporters, diet, BMI, co-medications), ensuring standardized units, metadata, and traceability

Critical appraisal and bias assessment: Evaluate study quality, population characteristics, analytical methods, and confounders; document heterogeneity and risk of bias to inform modeling assumptions

Manuscript preparation: Draft manuscript/conference abstract/poster

Qualification

Clinical PharmacologyPharmacokineticsPharmaceuticsClinical Trial DesignPBPKPublic SpeakingPresentation Design

Required

PhD students studying Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, PK/PD, DMPK or a related discipline

Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2026

Knowledge of pharmacokinetics, drug metabolism, drug transporter, and clinical pharmacology are required

US Work Authorization is required at time of application

Ability to report onsite to Gaithersburg, MD site 3-5 days per week. This role will not provide relocation assistance

Preferred

Experience with clinical trial design and clinical study are preferred

Knowledge of PBPK is a plus

Enthusiasm for collaboration, cross-functional projects, public speaking, and presentation design

Benefits

Short-term incentive bonus opportunity

Equity-based long-term incentive program

Retirement contribution (hourly roles)

Commission payment eligibility (sales roles)

Qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid leaves

Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage

Company

AstraZeneca

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AstraZeneca is a pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets prescription medicines. It is a sub-organization of Investor.

Founded in 1999