Pharmaceutical Intern – Focus on Parenteral Drug Product Development

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Join us as a Pharmaceutical Development Intern in Basel and become part of a team that is passionate about creating innovative, patient-focused parenteral drug products. During this 6- to 12-month internship, you will gain valuable hands-on experience in the development of formulations, sterile manufacturing processes, and technology transfer. Be part of an environment that drives innovation and delivers transformative healthcare solutions from early development to market launch.

As a Pharmaceutical Development Intern, you will actively contribute to project work from the very beginning, focusing on testing the clinical applicability and stability of our drug products. Your responsibilities and learning opportunities include:

• Plan and perform clinical compatibility studies in the Centralized In-Use Laboratory to ensure the safe and effective use of drug products in clinical practice.

• Carry out physico-chemical analyses of non-manufacturing-grade samples, including complex chromatographic methods such as size-exclusion chromatography and ion-exchange chromatography.

• Ensure the integrity of data and take full ownership of comprehensive documentation for all studies in compliance with internal quality standards.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to contribute innovative solutions in the development of parenteral drug products.

• Assist in the preparation and optimization of drug formulations and sterile manufacturing processes.

• Gain practical experience in technology transfer activities to production facilities, ensuring the smooth transition from development to manufacturing.

• Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to contribute to the improvement and optimization of experimental procedures and processes.

• Be part of a team committed to innovation, collaboration, and developing patient-centric solutions that make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

You are an enthusiastic and driven individual who is eager to grow and contribute to groundbreaking pharmaceutical development. The ideal applicant possesses the following:

• Academic Excellence: You have successfully completed the second stage of the pharmaceutical examination (second state exam) or hold a bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences. You are ready to complete part of your practical year or your industrial internship in a leading pharmaceutical environment.

• Pharmaceutical Expertise: You have a strong interest in the development and analysis of parenteral dosage forms and ideally some initial theoretical or practical experience in this field.

• Analytical Competence: You have a solid theoretical understanding of the physico-chemical characterization of protein formulations, including techniques such as visual inspection, particle analysis, testing for pH and osmolality, and chromatographic methods.

• Personal Strengths: You bring self-reliance, solution-oriented thinking, and excellent communication and teamwork skills to thrive in a collaborative and international team setting.

• Language Skills: You are fluent in written and spoken English, with German language skills being an advantage.

Planned start date: Flexible, effective immediately or in 2026.

Duration: months

Ready to apply? Please upload the following documents: your updated CV, a cover letter, and copies of your diplomas.

For Non-EU/EFTA citizens: Due to regulations, you must provide a letter from your university confirming that an internship is mandatory for your studies and specifying the required length of the internship. Please upload this letter, along with your enrollment certificate, CV, and cover letter.

This internship isn't suitable for writing a thesis.

We are looking forward to your application

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