Internship - Process Development of ADCs (m/f/d)

Job Description:

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.

Start date: August / September 2026
Duration: 12 months
Location: Biotech Development Center, Corsier-sur-Vevey, Switzerland

As part of the Global Drug Substance Development department, you will join a team of motivated scientists creating and implementing solutions to support the development and manufacturing of next-generation biological therapeutics. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic research environment. You will be encouraged to work independently and present your findings during team meetings.You will develop practical and theoretical expertise in antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) process development by performing bench-scale conjugations (including site-specific and stochastic approaches) and optimizing downstream purification workflows (e.g., resins and/or membrane chromatography and TFF). You will document protocols and results, produce technical reports, and present findings with recommendations for scale-up or tech transfer, thereby gaining the skills needed to contribute to ADC development projects.

Your role:

* Understand the mechanisms of ADC conjugation
* Explore relevant regulatory requirements
* Benchmark against existing solutions and scientific literature
* Collaborate and communicate effectively with other departments
* Conduct hands-on experiments and analyze data
* Prepare detailed reports with findings and future recommendations

Your profil:
* Master's or engineering student in Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related fields
* Strong curiosity
* Eagerness to learn
* Ability to adapt quickly and work independently
* Highly motivated with a collaborative team spirit
* Proficient in English (oral and written); knowledge of French is a plus

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity