Job DescriptionThe Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects.

These opportunities in our Research and Development Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

Our Discovery Bioanalytics group within Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK) supports early-stage screening, characterization, and lead optimization of therapeutic drug candidates. The successful intern candidate will contribute to innovative, non-laboratory projects that advance our analytical capabilities through data analytics, machine learning, and predictive modeling. This internship provides a unique opportunity to work alongside leading discovery scientists, gain hands-on experience applying data science within a real-world pharmaceutical workflow, and help shape tools that directly accelerate drug discovery timelines.

Overview:

The intern will support efforts to improve efficiency, speed, and data-driven decision-making within discovery bioanalytical workflows. Activities may include analyzing historical compound and chromatographic datasets, developing predictive machine learning models, and building a recommendation framework to streamline analytical method setup.

Primary ResponsibilitiesSource historical compound and analytical method data related to chemical properties and liquid chromatographyDevelop a predictive machine learning model to serve as a recommendation frameworkCollaborate with bioanalytical scientists to evaluate and validate the predictive accuracy of the modelExplore opportunities to expand the scope of the model to address additional method development parameters, helping to further streamline workflowsRequired EducationCurrently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in:

Data ScienceComputer ScienceChemical, Biological, Biomedical, or Computational EngineeringChemistryBiologyPharmacologyRelated scientific disciplineRequired SkillsBasic data analysis ability and problem-solving skillsInterest in applied AI/ML, predictive modeling, or data-driven decision makingFamiliarity with programming tools such as Excel, Python, or RStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work both independently and within collaborative, fast-paced environmentsPreferred SkillsBasic understanding of liquid chromatography principles and analytical methodsPrior exposure to basic machine learning workflows, data visualization tools, and statistical analysisCompleted coursework in bioanalytics, data science, statistics, computer science, or related fieldsStrong curiosity for translating data science tools into practical workflowsInterest in early/discovery drug developmentLearning OpportunitiesThe intern will gain exposure to:

Discovery bioanalytical workflows supporting drug developmentApplied machine learning and data science workflows in early-stage pharmaceutical discoveryFoundational concepts of analytical chemistry and method developmentData science applications in bioanalyticsCross-functional collaboration within a pharmaceutical research organizationScientific communication and presentation skillsExpected DeliverablesAnalytical dataset and model documentationPrototype of a predictive modeling toolFinal intern presentation summarizing project objectives, methods, results, and impactPlease note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.

Salary range:

The salary range for this role is $39,108 through $111,111.FTP2027RL2027

Required Skills:

Analytical Chemistry, Bioinformatics, Biological Data Analysis, Biological Engineering, Biology, Chemical Characterization, Chemistry, Clinical Research, Computational Chemistry, Computational Sciences, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Tools, Data Science, Data Security, Drug Discovery Research, High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Liquid Chromatography (LC), Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS), Pharmaceutical Research, Project Management, Python (Programming Language),

Scientific Literacy, Scientific Research, Scientific WritingPreferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

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NoTravel Requirements:

No Travel RequiredFlexible Work Arrangements:

Not ApplicableShift:

1st -

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N/AJob Posting End Date:

10/9/2026

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Requisition ID:

R412940PDN-a2b161e2-4574-48cf-942d-7770691bb3af