Summer Intern/Clinical Pharmacology Modeling and Simulation

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The department of Clinical Pharmacology Modelling and Simulation (CPMS) at GlaxoSmithKline is recruiting a Summer Intern. CPMS is a science driven group delivering clinical pharmacology and modelling & simulation excellence using model-informed drug development (MIDD) to support early through late-stage development programs.  

The goal of this project is to explore the use of Genetic Algorithms at GSK to:

1. Increase efficiency of routine model development
2. Reduce costs dedicated to outsourcing model development
3. Maintain scientific rigor of current, traditional model building approach.

 A successful candidate will have the opportunity to support development, integration, and testing of a Genetic Algorithm tool into the current GSK Pharmacometrics Modeling framework. This candidate may expect to gain knowledge of AI/ML principles, gain exposure to clinical data and industry-level pharmacometrics modeling across therapeutic areas, develop further skills in R programming, and contribute directly to the increased efficiency and scientific rigor of CPMS workflows across the pipeline. While this position will be within the CPMS Oncology group, the candidate may work with individuals and data across indications, and they may have the opportunity to present completed work internally and externally. This internship will be based at GSK’s Upper Providence site (R&D Headquarters) in Collegeville, Pennsylvania.

• Pursuing a MS or PhD in pharmaceutical sciences, computer science, engineering, or similar disciplines OR a PharmD.
• Experience using R and RStudio.
• Experience in population pharmacokinetic modeling.
• Must be able to work full-time (35-40 hours/week) throughout the 12-week internship (May/June - August 2025).
• Must have an active student status and/or within 12 months post-graduation from a BS or MS degree program. Post-doctoral candidates are not eligible.

• Experience using NONMEM is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with AI/ML principles is preferred.

• Must successfully pass a drug screen and background check prior to assignment target start date.  
• If your skillsets are a match for this role, you will be contacted by our recruitment team with next steps to complete our internal World of GSK Assessment.
  • Please note, you must receive a passing score to move forward in the interview process. Once your assessment is complete, a recruiter will review your results and be in touch with next steps.

• While GSK embraces a flexible work environment, we do require certain positions to be onsite. Candidates who are hired for an on-site role or hybrid role, and reside outside of 50-miles from their assigned work location, are eligible for relocation stipend. This is a one-time payment to help offset housing & relocation expenses. Please refer to the position details for the requirements of each position. 
• GSK Interns and Co-ops are offered a competitive hourly pay rate and benefits. Please note, benefits eligibility determined the month following date of hire.

• This job posting is for a temporary role as an employee of Atrium on assignment at GSK. The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of Atrium; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by Atrium upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on several factors, including skills, competencies, experience, educational degree obtained, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law.

  In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirement.

  • Pay Rate Range: $21/hr to $40/hr

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