Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · 3 weeks ago
Quantitative Systems Pharmacology Modeling Intern, PhD Students
Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States of America
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$48/hr - $48/hr
Start in 2026 SpringAlexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking PhD level students for a 12-week internship role in Gaithersburg, MD. The role involves developing a quantitative systems pharmacology model for oncology applications and maintaining a reproducible codebase while curating literature for parameter values.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalTherapeutics
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Responsibilities
Develop a quantitative systems pharmacology model for an oncology application
Curate literature to identify parameter values and test various modeling scenarios to inform decision-making
Maintain reproducible codebase with version control and transparently communicate modeling analyses
Qualification
Required
PhD level students majoring in Biomedical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline
Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2026
Strong mathematical background and hands on experience of modeling with ODEs
Some coding experience is required, preferably in Python/Julia/MATLAB
Ability to report onsite to Gaithersburg, MD 3 days per week
US Work Authorization is required at time of application
This role will not be providing OPT support
Preferred
Experience of mathematical modeling of biological systems
Knowledge of systems biology / QSP modeling, control theory
Company
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease is focused on pioneering new possibilities for the rare disease community.
Founded in 1992
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.8M2020-12-12Acquired
1999-02-12Post Ipo Equity· $5.8M
1996-02-29IPO
Leadership Team
Frederic Chereau
SVP, Strategy and Business Development
Imran Shakur
Director, IRT and Technology Lead
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