2026 Summer Internship – Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics at Genentech USA
Genentech is offering a 2026 Summer Internship in Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics for highly motivated PhD students. This full-time internship is based in South San Francisco and provides hands-on experience in DMPK research using physiologically-based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modeling to understand disease impact on drug behavior. Apply for more internship offers in the USA.
Job Details:
- Job Role: 2026 Summer Intern – Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics
- Job Requisition ID: 202512-131703
- Location: South San Francisco, California
- Job Type: Full-time internship (40 hours per week)
- Duration: 12 weeks (Summer)
- Start Date: May/June 2026
- Work Mode: On-site
About Genentech:
Genentech is a leading biotechnology company known for its commitment to scientific innovation and patient-focused research. The Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK) department at Genentech supports drug discovery and development by providing expertise in small molecule drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics across multiple therapeutic areas.
Educational Requirements Summer Intern role:
- Must be currently pursuing a PhD (enrolled student)
- Required majors include drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related discipline
Key Responsibilities for Summer Intern role:
- Collate literature and internal data related to demographics and biomarkers for the lupus population
- Build virtual lupus populations for PBPK simulations
- Summarize literature data on pharmacokinetics differences between lupus patients and healthy subjects
- Simulate drug pharmacokinetics using PBPK models and compare results with clinical observations
- Present research findings to both expert and general scientific audiences
Skills Required for Summer Intern role:
- Strong understanding of pharmacokinetics and drug metabolism principles
- Knowledge of how physiological and pathological factors impact drug disposition
- Excellent literature research and meta-analysis skills
- Experience with Simcyp or other PBPK software is preferred
- Good communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
Benefits of the Role:
- Paid summer internship with competitive hourly pay
- Stipend provided based on location
- Opportunity to work on real-world, business-critical research projects
- Exposure to advanced drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics modeling
- Work alongside experienced scientists at Genentech
- Paid holiday time off benefits
