Internship Drug Product Modeling & Simulation

Job ID REQ-10053086 Jun 03, 2025 Switzerland Summary This is a unique opportunity for a BSc/MSc student intern to work in a highly interdisciplinary environment at the intersection of pharmaceutical sciences, process modeling and data science. In this role, you will be part of the digital transformation, driving model-driven decision-making and optimizing the drug development process. This experience will allow you to apply your academic knowledge in a practical setting, collaborate with experts from various fields, and contribute to innovative solutions in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Start: as soon as possible End: 30. November 2025 Location: Campus Basel About the Role Your responsibilities: – Integrate the theoretical Capped Drucker-Prager model into a real-world industrial setting at Novartis. – Adapt the model using FEM tools (e.g. Comsol Multiphysics) to simulate the physical phenomena occurring during the tablet compaction process, including the analysis of mechanical stresses and thermal effects. – Calibrate the model parameters to match empirical data from the production environment. – Evaluate if the model accurately reflects the behavior of the compaction machinery and the properties of the tablets. – Prepare and present research findings in a final presentation and report. Minimum requirements: – BSc/MSc degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical/Mechanical/Process engineering, Material Sicences or similar. – Knowledge of Capped Drucker-Prager model. – Good communication skills (English) and data visualization skills. – Flexible and open minded. – Ability to work independently and in collaboration with multiple teams, ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and multicultural environment. Of advantage: – Experience with Comsol Multiphyisics software. – Experience in data science applied to scientific problems. – Experience in programing languages like Python. Please note that we can only accept applicants who are eligible to work in Switzerland . Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture Join our Novartis Network: Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network(link is external) Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards Division Development Business Unit Innovative Medicines Location Switzerland Site Basel (City) Company / Legal Entity C028 (FCRS = CH028) Novartis Pharma AG Functional Area Others Job Type Full time Employment Type Early Career (Fixed Term) Shift Work No Apply to Job(link is external)