Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics Intern - Summer 2027
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
Summary
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for multiple Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics summer interns at its US (Spring House PA, Raritan NJ, Titusville NJ, Cambridge MA and La Jolla CA) sites. Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics (CPP) is an integral part of the Global Development organization within Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine. CPP scientists collaborate across multidisciplinary compound development teams, applying clinical pharmacology principles and pharmacometrics methodologies across the R&D portfolio to inform and optimize drug development decisions.
Job description
The CPP Summer Internship Program offers students with a strong interest in drug development a unique opportunity to collaborate with clinical pharmacologists and pharmacometricians while gaining hands-on experience in pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), translational modeling, and model-informed drug development (MIDD) within a dynamic pharmaceutical R&D environment.
CPP summer interns will contribute to diverse Research and Development efforts spanning preclinical to early- and late-stage clinical development across immunology, oncology, neuroscience, cardiopulmonary and metabolic diseases, through activities such as:
- Clinical Pharmacology and Medical literature review
- Data analysis of PK, biomarker, preclinical and/or clinical data, trial design, etc.
- PK and PD model-building and analyses
- Development of state-of-the-art quantitative methodologies (e.g., population PK/PD, quantitative systems pharmacology [QSP])
- Model based meta-analysis (MBMA), advanced data visualization (e.g., RShiny), and machine learning applications integrating publicly reported and in-house data
Requirements
- Enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a MS, PharmD, PhD, MD or similar degree in a life sciences-related discipline
- Computational proficiency with data analysis, modeling, and simulation tools such as NONMEM, Phoenix WinNonlin, Monolix, R, Python, or MATLAB
- Available to work full-time for at least 12 weeks between May – September 2027
- Detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
- Eligible to work in the US for the entirety of the internship period and provide proof of work authorization
- Permanently authorized to work in the U.S., must not require sponsorship of an employment visa (e.g., H-1B or green card) at the time of application or in the future
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Sick time
- Retirement plan
- Housing stipend
Company overview
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is the pharmaceutical division of Johnson & Johnson, leading the way in medical innovation with a relentless focus on bringing transformational treatments to patients worldwide. The company applies rigorous science and compassion to address the most complex diseases of our time, developing groundbreaking medicines across key therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and cardiopulmonary medicine. With deep expertise and global reach, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine reimagines how devastating diseases are treated and cured, delivering hope and better care for millions of patients and their families. The organization pioneers the path from laboratory research to clinical application, championing patients every step of the way while maintaining an unwavering commitment to scientific excellence and patient-centered innovation.