{"id":4223503,"url":"https://alion.io/job/astrazeneca-summer-2027-pharmaceutical-development-summer-intern-phd","title":"Summer 2027 Pharmaceutical Development Summer Intern PhD","company":{"id":13195,"name":"AstraZeneca","domain":"astrazeneca.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/astra-zeneca","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":94,"open_postings":188,"ghost_share":0.011,"stale_share":0.356,"repost_share":0.112,"time_to_fill_p50_days":19,"computed_at":"2026-11-12T10:38:37Z"}},"role":"Early Careers","role_family":"Early Careers","seniority":"intern","employment_type":"internship","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["New Haven, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":true,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-12T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-12","last_verified_at":"2026-11-13T06:41:09Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"Alexion is seeking a Pharmaceutical Development Summer Intern to support Synthetic Product Development within the Product Development and Clinical Supply organization at its New Haven, Connecticut location. This lab-based PhD intern will assess the impact of drug substance crystallization process conditions on phase behavior, plan and conduct experiments to support enabling formulation evaluations, and communicate findings through technical reports and presentations. This role supports talent pipelining, with the goal of identifying and training talent for future full-time positions.\nResponsibilities\nAssess the impact of drug substance (DS) crystallization process conditions on phase behavior.\nPlan and conduct laboratory experiments to support enabling formulation evaluations.\nPrepare and evaluate formulations using appropriate laboratory techniques and development approaches.\nAnalyze experimental results, identify key trends, and contribute to recommendations for further development.\nMaintain accurate laboratory records and communicate findings through technical reports and presentations.\nRequired Qualifications\nCurrently pursuing a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related discipline.\nMeeting the applicable graduation timeline requirements with an anticipated graduation date set for after August 2027.\nUS Work Authorization is required at time of application. Applicants must have work authorization that does not require future sponsorship.\nThis role will not be granting OPT support.\nTechnical foundation: understanding of pharmaceutical formulation, crystallization process development, physical chemistry, or related scientific principles.\nLaboratory skills: ability to plan and safely execute experiments using standard laboratory equipment and established procedures.\nScientific thinking: strong problem-solving skills and the ability to critically evaluate experimental design, results, and conclusions.\nCommunication skills: effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present scientific information clearly and concisely.\nTeamwork and collaboration: willingness to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and contribute to shared goals.\nAdaptability and initiative: self-motivated, curious, and able to learn new formulation and development approaches in a fast-paced environment.\nAbility to report on site to New Haven, CT 5 days per week. This role will not provide relocation assistance.\nProgram Dates: June 7th - August 13th, 2027\nHourly rate: $48 per hour\n#earlytalent\nPreferred Qualifications\nHands-on experience with formulation development, crystallization development, or pharmaceutical laboratory research.\nFamiliarity with the preparation and evaluation of pharmaceutical formulations.\nExperience analyzing and interpreting experimental data to support product development.\nFamiliarity with data analysis software, statistical tools, or experimental design.\nDate Posted\n12-Nov-2026Closing Date\n29-Nov-2026Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. 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