Job Description

This application is for a 6-month student role from July - December 2024. Resume review begins in January 2024.

Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics (CPP) provides characterization and prediction of the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and drug metabolism (PPDM) of the drug candidate in selected preclinical and all clinical areas, supporting drug discovery and medical therapeutics across many disease areas. As part of our mission, CPP is developing cutting-edge computational tools and accurate anatomical models as we develop a computational fluid dynamics simulation of the central nervous system.

Position Description

You will be part of a team doing mechanistic modeling of the central nervous system, including fluid dynamics, solute transport, and tissue biomechanics. You will help with the definition of modeling approaches that can capture the relevant biology under study and, you will run, characterize, and validate these models using experimental data.

Qualifications

• Strong computational skills.
• Experience in computational fluid dynamics
• Experience in mechanistic modeling
• Experience with Linux environment and high-performance computing and/or cloud computing environment would be a plus.
• Knowledge in tissue biomechanics is a plus
• Knowledge and/or interest in anatomy is a plus
• Knowledge and/or interest in neuroscience is a plus

To participate in the Biogen Internship Program, students must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• At least 18 years of age prior to the scheduled start date
• Be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university
• Graduation date no earlier than December 2024

Education:

Preferably working toward a Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Physics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Bioengineering, or a related field.

Additional Information

This role is remote.

Why Biogen?

Our mission to find therapies for neurological and rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry and this shared purpose is what connects us as a team. We work together to overcome obstacles and to follow the science. We are resilient as we strive to make an impact on our patients’ lives and on changing the course of medicine. Together, we pioneer. Together, we thrive.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.