Clinical Pharmacology

Kyowa Kirin is a global specialty pharmaceutical company backed by more than 70 years of breakthrough life science innovation, dedicated to discovering and advancing treatments for diseases in which unmet need is greatest. Based in Japan with worldwide operations, we work across the continuum from drug discovery to commercialization, guided by our commitment to patients and their families.

Our research teams, located in California and around the world, are focused on developing the next generation of antibody, cell, and gene therapies, with particular emphasis on bone and mineral disorders, hemato-oncology, and rare diseases. We accelerate development through collaborations with industry, academia, patients, and healthcare providers, and since 2018 we have introduced four new therapies serving patients with progressive illnesses often in need of new therapeutic alternatives.

Our culture is grounded in our values: Commitment to Life, Integrity, Innovation, and Teamwork/Wa, and brought to life through the Kabegoe Principles, which define the behaviors and actions that guide how we work together to deliver meaningful impact for patients.

We’re proud of the progress we’ve made and mindful of the countless individuals still waiting for their own breakthroughs. A commitment to making people smile unites our efforts. Learn more at www.kkna.kyowakirin.com.

About the Role:

We are looking for talented and highly motivated university students to join our Clinical Pharmacology internship program within the Global Development Organization. This internship provides the opportunity to 1) Gain exposure to the regulatory applications of clinical pharmacology, 2) Understand the role of clinical pharmacology across the drug development spectrum, 3) Contribute to clinical pharmacology development plan and/or study design through targeted literature searches, 4) Conduct pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, and pharmacometric analyses, 5) Learn how clinical trial data are evaluated to characterize the relationship between drug exposure and therapeutic response to support drug safety and efficacy evaluation.

This position is a paid, temporary internship eligible to college students within a commutable distance of Princeton, NJ. This role is a hybrid role with 3 days on site preferred. This role is open to PharmD or PhD students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Learn the role of clinical pharmacology in drug development
• Develop a basic understanding and application of global regulatory guidance (e.g., FDA, EMA, PMDA) relevant to clinical pharmacology strategy