At Harmony Biosciences, we are dedicated to developing and delivering innovative therapies for people living with rare neurological diseases who have unmet medical needs. Our commitment to pursue innovative and novel treatments extends beyond clinical endpoints. We aim to address real-world patient needs with potential first-in-class and best-in-class therapies. We believe that when empathy and innovation meet, a better future can begin; a vision evident in the therapeutic innovations we advance, the culture we cultivate, and the community programs we nurture.
Harmony Biosciences' culture is defined by our core values - keeping patients at the heart of all we do, acting with integrity and ethics, working with a one-team attitude, leading with the science as we identify clinical possibilities, and delivering excellence.
This summer internship at Harmony offers a unique perspective into a rare-disease focused biotech company. Our internship program will provide you the opportunity to work on real-world projects, as well as network with people at Harmony through various events and activities.
Department Overview : Analytical Development
Analytical Development is responsible for :
- Developing, qualifying, and validating analytical methods to support drug substance and drug product development for both early- and late-stage programs.
- Providing scientific and technical expertise for CMC analytical activities, including method lifecycle management, reference standard qualification, and stability study support.
- Collaborating with internal teams and external partners (CDMOs, CROs) to ensure phase-appropriate analytical control strategies aligned with regulatory expectations.
- Supporting clinical manufacturing and product characterization through robust testing methodologies and problem-solving.
Internship Responsibilities
The Analytical Development Intern will contribute to one or more projects, such as :
Collect, organize, and analyze analytical data (e.g., chromatographic results, stability trends) to support ongoing development activities.Maintain accurate documentation, contribute to technical summaries, and prepare presentations of project findings.Track changes in analytical methods and support method lifecycle documentation.Support Analytical Leads by reviewing analytical documents, reports, protocols, and data summaries.Attend project meetings as needed and assist with action item follow-up.Assist in coordination with CDMOs on method transfer, qualification activities, or analytical timelines.Requirements
Candidates must be at least 18 years old.Must be enrolled as a junior, senior, or master's student in an accredited college or university.Preferred majors include Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, or related scientific disciplines.Proficiency in MS Excel and MS SharePoint / Teams required.Strong interest in analytical chemistry, pharmaceutical development, and laboratory science.Excellent analytical thinking, attention to detail, and organizational skills.Strong collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills.Ability to work effectively in a team environment.Physical Demands and Work Environment
This internship will be conducted in a remote / virtual work environment .Requires reliable internet access and the ability to participate in virtual meetings, trainings, and team collaborations.Requires close vision for reviewing electronic documents, data sets, and screen-based tasks.Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use may be required.#LI-DNI