Clinical Pharmacology Intern (neurocrine)
Job posting number: #167301 (Ref:R5206)
Job Description
Who We Are:
At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values. We know what it takes to be great, and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our purpose - to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options.
What We Do:
Neurocrine Biosciences is a neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, endocrine and psychiatric disorders. The company’s diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, Parkinson’s disease, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as clinical programs in multiple therapeutic areas. For three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science.
About the Role:
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: NBIX) is offering the opportunity to gain clinical drug development experience in the world of biotechnology. The Clinical Pharmacology Group supports Neurocrine’s early and late state development programs through data analysis, interpretation and reporting of pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) data. We are seeking a skilled and qualified pharmacy (PharmD) or graduate (PhD) student who is interested in summer internship opportunities to learn, grow and gain understanding of role of clinical pharmacologists in drug development. The Intern will work in the Clinical Pharmacology Group on his/her specific project and under the supervision of an experienced Clinical Pharmacologist. The project scope includes but is not limited to a longitudinal exploratory PKPD analysis, non-compartmental analysis for clinical studies, and design a clinical pharmacology or phase 1 study._
Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):
Conduct literature review to gather background information on the project-related or program-supporting research topic
Prepare PK/PD datasets, perform exploratory data analysis to describe clinical observations of drug concentrations and biomarker/efficacy/safety responses
Conduct non-compartmental analysis for reporting of PK data from clinical studies
Interact with other members of the clinical pharmacology, pharmacometrics, and bioanalytical teams and clinical development teams within the company through attending study team meetings or presenting results of data analyses
Complete a special project and present the recommendations to key stakeholders upon completion
Requirements:
Pursuing a PharmD degree or relevant graduate degree (PhD) in Pharmacometrics, Clinical Pharmacology, Clinical PK/PD, Pharmaceutical Sciences, (bio) Statistics with at least one year completion in the graduate program and an interest in biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry
Knowledge in pharmacokinetics or statistics. Knowledge in clinical pharmacology software (e.g., Phoenix Winonlin) or programming language (e.g., R) are bonus but not necessary
Prior experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry would be an asset but is not required
Familiarity with biopharmaceutical technologies, physical and life sciences, product development, and regulatory approval processes is desirable
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to think creatively and be a team player
Offer flexibility with a willingness to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Bring to the Company a skill set complementary to its technology and development therapeutics
Interest in attending various program events, including social gatherings, career development workshops, and more
Ability to commit to a 10–12-week full-time summer program
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Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets employer.
We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don’t line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.