2025 Quantitative, Translational, and ADME Sciences (QTAS) Intern

Company Description AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow abbvie on Twitter , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube and LinkedIn . Job Description 2025 Intern Overview Envision spending your summer working with energetic colleagues and inspirational leaders, all while gaining world-class experience in one of the most dynamic organizations in the pharmaceutical industry. This is a reality for AbbVie’s Experiential Interns. We are looking for a motivated and proactive candidate to participate in our summer internship program in the Quantitative Translation and ADME Sciences (QTAS) department. The intern is expected to work on research projects encompassing the in vitro ADME/DMPK area. The position includes both wet lab and desk work. This is a great opportunity to learn and develop in a vibrant, thought-provoking research community. The position will be based in South San Francisco, CA. Key responsibilities include: Train in designing routine ADME experiments (with oversight from the intern manager) Perform the designed in vitro ADME experiments Perform literature search on relevant ADME topics Summarize the literature search and prepare a document with key takeaway points and corresponding complete list of citations Meet weekly with the intern manager to provide project updates Perform data analysis and interpretation Present research findings to the department at the end of the internship Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a Master's or PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry or other related field Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the internship Strong academic performance that includes ADME/PK coursework Strong theoretical and practical understanding of in vitro ADME/DMPK concepts Basic understanding on the theoretical and practical use of LC-MS/MS Methodical work, attention to detail and ability to think critically Clear and concise oral and written communication skills Scientific passion and integrity Preferred Qualifications Expected graduation date between December 2025 – July 2026 Robust and extensive coursework in ADME/PK Hands on experience in in vitro ADME assays Ability to analyze and interpret data (Excel, GraphPad Prism) Benefits and Amenities Competitive pay Relocation support for eligible students Select wellness benefits and paid holiday / sick time Opportunity to connect with AbbVie leaders and scientists Break rooms stocked with complimentary coffee, tea, beverages, snacks, and cold breakfast items Onsite café and fitness center Equal Employment Opportunity At AbbVie, we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop new and innovative solutions for patients. As an equal opportunity employer we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additional Information Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​ The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.​ Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. ​ AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html Salary: $58,656 - $98,000