Cytokinetics · 15 hours ago
Intern - DMPK
South San Francisco, California
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$25/hr - $35/hrCytokinetics is a specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing new medicines for patients with cardiac muscle dysfunction. The DMPK Intern will support drug discovery efforts by gaining hands-on experience in ADME-PK characterization and contribute to active discovery programs through literature review, study design discussions, and laboratory training.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth Care
Responsibilities
Complete all required laboratory safety and technical training necessary to support summer research activities within the DMPK department
Conduct a comprehensive review of scientific literature relevant to the assigned project and summarize key findings to inform experimental strategy
Collaborate with the project sponsor and DMPK team to finalize study design, ensuring alignment with program objectives and scientific rigor
Execute initial laboratory studies using bioanalytical methodologies, applying principles of chemical and biological stability and assay development
Analyze and interpret study data in partnership with the sponsor, discussing learnings and next steps throughout the internship
Prepare and deliver interim project updates to the DMPK team, including slide development and active participation in scientific discussions
Compile, analyze, and present final study results to the DMPK department and broader company audience at the conclusion of the internship
Participate in regular 1:1 meetings with the sponsor to review progress, receive feedback, and support continuous learning and development
Prepare and deliver a final presentation summarizing research findings
Qualification
Required
Have completed two to four years at a US college or university at the time of the program
Seeking a BS/MS/PhD degree or a career in fields related to the pharmaceutical industry (e.g., biochemistry, drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics, analytical chemistry)
Experience in general laboratory techniques, organic chemistry, biochemistry, and general laboratory safety practices required
Preferred
Prior experience in analytical chemistry, liquid chromatography, or mass spectrometry preferred
Company
Cytokinetics
Cytokinetics is a biopharmaceutical company developing therapies for debilitating diseases.
Founded in 1998
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (9)
2024 (9)
2023 (4)
2022 (6)
2021 (7)
2020 (4)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.41BKey Investors
Royalty PharmaDeerfieldVulcan
2025-09-16Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2024-05-22Post Ipo Equity· $550M
2024-05-22Post Ipo Debt· $50M
Leadership Team
Robert Blum
President & CEO
Sung Lee
EVP & CFO
Recent News
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2026-01-13
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