Who We Are:

At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, distinctive 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 patient suffering and enhance lives.

What We Do:

Neurocrine Biosciences (Nasdaq: NBIX) is a neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with more than 25 years of experience discovering and developing life-changing treatments for people with serious, challenging and under-addressed neurological, endocrine and psychiatric disorders. Headquartered in San Diego, Neurocrine Biosciences specializes in targeting and interrupting disease-causing mechanisms involving the interconnected pathways of the nervous and endocrine systems.

The company’s diverse portfolio includes two FDA-approved treatments INGREZZA® (valbenazine) for tardive dyskinesia and ORILISSA® (elagolix) for endometriosis*, as well as clinical development programs in multiple therapeutic areas, including Parkinson’s disease, chorea in Huntington disease, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, uterine fibroids* and polycystic ovary syndrome.* As part of a strategic collaboration with Voyager Therapeutics, Neurocrine Biosciences is also focused on the development of investigational gene therapy programs for the treatment of severe neurological diseases, including Parkinson’s disease and Friedreich’s ataxia. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)

About the Role:

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: NBIX) is offering the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the world of biotechnology. Our intern program offers exposure to the formulation development and process design associated with developing a drug product. The Product Development team has many years of collective experience as well as a strong reputation in the industry for innovation and collaboration.

Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):

• Supporting a range of formulation development activities, including:
• Powder Characterization (Particle Size, Density, Flow Properties)
• Critical Quality Attribute analysis
• Small Scale tablet and capsule preparations
• Experiment setup, solution preparation, and glassware cleaning
• Interacting across Product Development areas (Analytical, Formulations, Process Engineering)
• Completing a special project and present the recommendations to senior management upon completion

Requirements:

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree with an interest in biotechnology
• 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

Please click here to apply.

Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets employer.