Summer 2027 Pharmaceutical Development Summer Intern PhD

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Assess the impact of drug substance (DS) crystallization process conditions on phase behavior.
• Plan and conduct laboratory experiments to support enabling formulation evaluations.
• Prepare and evaluate formulations using appropriate laboratory techniques and development approaches.
• Analyze experimental results, identify key trends, and contribute to recommendations for further development.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and communicate findings through technical reports and presentations.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
• Meeting the applicable graduation timeline requirements with an anticipated graduation date set for after August 2027.
• US Work Authorization is required at time of application. Applicants must have work authorization that does not require future sponsorship.
• This role will not be granting OPT support.
• Technical foundation: understanding of pharmaceutical formulation, crystallization process development, physical chemistry, or related scientific principles.
• Laboratory skills: ability to plan and safely execute experiments using standard laboratory equipment and established procedures.
• Scientific thinking: strong problem-solving skills and the ability to critically evaluate experimental design, results, and conclusions.
• Communication skills: effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present scientific information clearly and concisely.
• Teamwork and collaboration: willingness to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and contribute to shared goals.
• Adaptability and initiative: self-motivated, curious, and able to learn new formulation and development approaches in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to report on site to New Haven, CT 5 days per week. This role will not provide relocation assistance.
• Program Dates: June 7th - August 13th, 2027
• Hourly rate: $48 per hour
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Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with formulation development, crystallization development, or pharmaceutical laboratory research.
• Familiarity with the preparation and evaluation of pharmaceutical formulations.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting experimental data to support product development.
• Familiarity with data analysis software, statistical tools, or experimental design.
• Date Posted
• 12-Nov-2026
• Closing Date
• 29-Nov-2026