Summer Intern Pharmacometrics-180565 To apply, visit https://boehringer.taleo.net/careersection/global+template+career+section+28external29/jobdetail.ftl?job=180565&lang=en&sns_id=mailto#.WmdSUMnRbAs.mailto Description: Boehringer Ingelheim is currently seeking two talented and innovative Interns to join our Pharmacometrics Group located at our Ridgefield, CT facility. As an Intern, you will be assigned to your own pharmacometrics project and work under the supervision of an experienced pharmacometrician. The project scope includes but is not limited to performing hands-on pharmacometrics analysis in NONMEM and R based on pre-clinical and clinical pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic data and collaborating with other stakeholders in drug development. Ideally, the project results in a poster presentation or publication. As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, diversity and inclusion, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees. Duties & Responsibilities:
* Develop and qualify PK, PKPD and/or disease progression models including data set preparation and post-processing of software output * Perform literature research to support model development and qualification * Present project results and conclusions to Global Pharmacometrics Group and other stakeholders * Summarize project results and conclusions in internal report and/or external poster/publication Requirements: * Must be an Undergraduate, Graduate, or Professional Student in good academic standing. * Must have completed 12 credit hours within a related major and/or other related coursework. * Overall, cumulative GPA (from last completed quarter) must be at least 3.200 (on 4.0 scale) or better (No rounding up). * Major must be related to the field of internship. Desired Experience, Skills and Abilities: * Hands-on experience in pharmacometrics software packages (e.g., NONMEM, R) * Basic knowledge in non-linear mixed effect modelling and biostatistics * Basic knowledge in clinical pharmacology and model informed drug discovery and development Eligibility Requirements: * Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. * Must be willing to submit to a background investigation, including verification of your past employment, criminal history, and educational background * Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required) * Must be 18 years of age or older Our Culture: Boehringer Ingelheim is one of the world's top 20 pharmaceutical companies and operates globally with approximately 50,000 employees. Since our founding in 1885, the company has remained family-owned and today we are committed to creating value through innovation in three business areas including human pharmaceuticals, animal health and biopharmaceutical contract manufacturing. Since we are privately held, we have the ability to take an innovative, long-term view. Our focus is on scientific discoveries and the introduction of truly novel medicines that improve lives and provide valuable services and support to patients and their families. Employees are challenged to take initiative and achieve outstanding results. Ultimately, our culture and drive allows us to maintain one of the highest levels of excellence in our industry. We are also deeply committed to our communities and our employees create and engage in programs that strengthen the neighborhoods where we live and work. Boehringer Ingelheim, including Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Boehringer Ingelheim USA, Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA, Inc., Merial Barceloneta, LLC and Boehringer Ingelheim Fremont, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status, including protected veteran status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law. Boehringer Ingelheim is firmly committed to ensuring a safe, healthy, productive and efficient work environment for our employees, partners and customers. As part of that commitment, Boehringer Ingelheim conducts pre-employment verifications and drug screenings. Boehringer Ingelheim is an equal opportunity global employer who takes pride in maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture. We embrace diversity of perspectives and strive for an inclusive environment which benefits our employees, patients and communities.
