Job Description

Description ROLE SUMMARYThe drug-product process-modeling team (PMET) in Worldwide R&D, Pfizer seeks a Summer Intern (UG level) to support the team to develop new computational tools to support the development of drug-dosage forms (tablets, capsules, multiparticulate beads, ointments/creams, etc.). The successful candidate must be proficient in fundamental engineering/physical concepts such as mass, momentum, and energy transport phenomena; and should have a mathematical ability to setup and solve linear, non-linear, and differential equations. Strong programming/coding skills and experience with numerical techniques is required. The successful candidate will also be proficient in programming using some standard language: C/C++, Python, R, Matlab, etc. Familiarity with modeling techniques like discrete element method (DEM) and/or computational fluid dynamics (CFD) will also be desirable expertise.As close collaboration with Pfizer project scientists is essential \xe2\x80\x93 candidates must have excellent communication skills. This summer intern position is available for 8 weeks and candidate will be expected to work remotely with Pfizer scientists.QUALIFICATIONS

• Actively registered in M.Tech program at IIT Madras with available project credits
• Proficiency in algebraic equation solving, ODE and PDE solving background, mathematical modeling, numerical methods, sound physical understanding of chemical engineering fundamentals

Benefit to OrganizationThe intern will aid in delivering value to Pfizer\xe2\x80\x99s product pipeline by contributing to process modeling and development of new computational tools. The interns will share their learnings across the broader R&D organization.Benefit to InternThe intern will get a chance to apply fundamental engineering principles in the context of pharmaceutical drug product research and development. The intern will also focus their programming experience towards development of engineering and related solutions for the PMET & Biopharm modeling teams.Work Location Assignment: On PremisePfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.Support Services#LI-PFE

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