DPMK Oncology Intern - PhD

We are looking for PhD students majoring in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Experimental Therapeutics, Pharmacology or a related field for a 10-week internship role at our Waltham, MA site from June 1 2026 to August 7 2026.

Position Description:

• Analyze historical data and utilize it to build a PBPK model for prediction of tumoral concentrations of payloads
• Thorough mining of internal and external commercial therapeutics in oncology to gain insights on PK/PD parameters
• Utilize available data to integrate PBPK and PK/PD models for oncology ADC therapeutics.

Position Requirements:

• PhD students majoring in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Experimental Therapeutics, Pharmacology or a related field
• Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2026.
• Pharmacokinetics: Phoenix software, PBPK modeling preferred
  
• Data mining and analysis: Proficient in using Office Suite, GraphPad PRISM and BioRender preferred
  
• Collaboration: Should be willing and able to collaborate with other group members and other teams to improve the skills

• Proficiency in MS Office 365.

• US Work Authorization is required at time of application.
• Ability to report onsite to Waltham, MA 3-5 days per week. This role will not provide relocation assistance.
• Compensation range: $48 per hour

Date Posted

18-Dec-2025

Closing Date

01-Jan-2026

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