Developability and Formulation Development Internship

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA:

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical business where innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide. We prioritize student work placements, providing immersive experiences within the pharmaceutical industry. Join us to contribute to our diverse pipeline of medicines and develop essential skills in a pioneering research and development organization! You'll be part of a passionate, professional, and collaborative global team, where you're trusted, empowered, and supported to take on new challenges.

INTRODUCTION TO THE ROLE:

Join our innovative formulation development team as a Summer Intern focused on a Developability Initiative. Developability involves assessing whether a drug candidate can be efficiently developed into a safe, effective, and manufacturable product. This role is positioned within our dynamic formulation team under the umbrella of the biopharmaceutical development department, where you will gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge High Throughput Screening Techniques (HTST). These are methods that allow rapid collection of large data sets, speeding up the formulation development process. It's important that this data matches real-world results to ensure it is useful and accurate. Our project goal is to see if HTST can replace traditional methods, using less material and generating data more quickly. This could lead to faster identification of successful biologics, ultimately helping patients receive effective treatments sooner.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

-  Collaborate with the R&D team to assess and validate high throughput assays.

-  Conduct experiments focusing on key biologic formulation attributes.

-  Analyze and interpret assay data to support formulation development decisions.

-  Document experimental processes, findings, and insights accurately and comprehensively.

-  Present findings to the team, providing scientific rationale and recommendations.

-  Engage with cross-functional teams to understand the broader context of biologic drug development.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

-  Currently pursuing a degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.

-  Fundamental knowledge of laboratory techniques and assay development.

-  Demonstrated interest in biologics development and formulation science.

-  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

-  Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

-  Enthusiasm for learning and working within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Applications will now be open until 7/03/2025. The internship will begin on June 2nd 2025 and you can expect to hear from us by the end of March 2025.

AstraZeneca is committed to building an inclusive and equitable environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. Reasonable adjustments/accommodations will be made to help candidates perform at their best.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and join us on this exciting journey!

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.