Computational Chemistry Intern

Who We Are:
At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values. We know what it takes to be great, and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our purpose - to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options.
What We Do:
Neurocrine Biosciences is a neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, endocrine and psychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, Parkinson's disease, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as clinical programs in multiple therapeutic areas. For three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. *in collaboration with AbbVie
About the Role:
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: NBIX) is offering the opportunity to gain Computer-Aided Drug Discovery experience in the world of biotechnology. Our intern program offers exposure to Computational Chemistry. The Computational Chemistry team has a strong reputation in the industry for Computer-Aided Drug Discovery and employs state of the art computing infrastructure to offer more efficient and faster throughput in drug discovery research.
Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):

• Supporting a range of activities, including applying Computational Chemistry software (e.g. Amber, Gromcas, Maestro) to understand protein-ligand interactions and supporting medicinal chemists in understanding SAR and building hypotheses
• Applying protein structure knowledge and programming skills to support Structure-Based Drug Design project(s)
• Setting up molecular dynamics simulations for protein-ligand complexes and performing comprehensive analyses
• Interacting with chemistry and biology teams within the company
• Collaborating with a mentor team of cross-functional team members as well as the other interns in the class
• Completing a special project and presenting the recommendations to senior management upon completion

Requirements:

• Pursuing a graduate degree with an interest in Computational Chemistry/Computational Biology
• Specific degree or field required: Computational Chemistry, Computational Biology, Physical Chemistry, Physics or similar
• Comfortable with at least one programming language
• Prior experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry would be an asset but is not required
• Familiarity with Physical and Life Sciences is desirable
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to think creatively and be a team player
• Offer flexibility with a willingness to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Bring to the Company a skill set complementary to its technology and therapeutics
• Interest in attending various program events, including social gatherings, career development workshops, and more
• Ability to commit to a 10-week, full-time summer program
• Student must be on site in San Diego, CA for the duration of the internship

Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets employer.
We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don't line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.