2026 Biologics Drug Product Development Intern (PhD)

Envision spending your summer working with energetic colleagues and inspirational leaders all while gaining world-class experience in one of the most dynamic organizations in the pharmaceutical industry. This is a reality for AbbVie Interns.  

The Biologics Drug Product Development department is within the AbbVie Bay Area (ABA) Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) Biologics department in South San Francisco CA. This group is responsible for formulation and drug product process development that are required for developing stable and fit-for-purpose biologic drug products. This graduate level internship will focus on understanding and improving the colloidal stability of high concentration drug products by exploring liquid-liquid phase separation behavior and the role of excipients in maintaining stability. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Design and execute experiments to understand liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) behavior and evaluate the impact of various excipients on colloidal stability in biologics formulations.  
• Prepare and characterize biologic drug product formulations using various assays (visual appearance subvisible particles protein content SEC-HPLC and others).  
• Analyze experimental data and interpret results to understand the mechanisms of phase separation and stabilization. 
• Document experimental design execution and results in electronic lab notebook. 
• Develop recommendations for formulation composition and process changes to mitigate LLPS.  
• Share findings in technical presentation and technical report.  

Qualifications :

MinimumQualifications 

• Currently enrolled in university pursuing aPhD in Chemical Engineering Pharmaceutical Sciences Chemistry Biochemistry or other related field  
• Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the internship  
• Previous experience with laboratory work preferably in a research setting  

Preferred Qualifications 

• Expected graduation datebetween December 2026 July 2027 
• Exposure to protein characterization techniques  
• Research experience related to colloid science 
• Strong problem-solving skills  
• Effective written and oral communication skills  

Additional Information :

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: 

Benefits and Amenities:

• Competitive pay

• Relocation support for eligible students

• Select wellness benefits and paid holiday / sick time 

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location andwe may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonuscommission incentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole and absolutediscretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion consistent with applicable law. 

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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Employment Type :

Full-time