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Data Science and Digital Transformation (DSD) Mechanistic Modeling - Spring 2025 Co-op

Principia Biopharma, Inc.

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Framingham, MA
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Job Overview:

About the Job

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

Project Description:

We are looking for a Co-op to help the DSD Modeling team to help provide computer-based simulations of laboratory-scale cell culture experiments.

This unique opportunity provides following key learnings:

  • Gain understanding of cell culture processes

  • Gain experience working in software development

  • Practice written and oral communication skills

  • Gain understanding of experimental design and data analytics

The main activities of the proposed project are:

  • Modify existing simulations of a bioreactor process to simulate experimental conditions

  • Assess ability of simulation to predict experimental results

  • Perform literature searches to identify relevant experimental studies or empirical correlations

  • Document simulation results in a report

Key Deliverables at Project Completion:

  • Compilation of simulation results and experimental data for a process characterization study

  • Defined list of behaviors adequately described by the simulation and those that need further improvement

  • Report describing the simulation work completed, the challenges faced, and any updates to submodels that were considered, evaluated, or implemented


**At this time, Sanofi will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, or another type of work authorization). **

About you

Basic Qualifications:

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, OR Computer Science with the expectation that you will complete your current degree by the Spring of 2026

  • Must be enrolled in school the semester following your internship/co-op with Sanofi.

  • Must be able to relocate to the office location and work 40 hrs./week for the full duration of the internship/Co-op

  • Must have permanent US work authorization

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of computer programming concepts (ie. Python)

  • Understanding of basic reaction mechanisms and empirical equations

  • Experience with scientific literature search

Why Choose Us?

  • Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.

  • Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.

  • Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.

  • Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.