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PROCESS DEVELOPMENT ROTATIONAL PROGRAM
 Gaining cross-functional expertise that leads to development of life-changing medicines

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

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Process development designs and optimizes processes to manufacture safe and effective medicines and bridges the gap between drug discovery (lab scale) and large-scale manufacturing. The Process Development Rotational Program (PDRP) is designed for recent graduates interested in process development.

 

PDRP focuses on developing cross-functional skills and knowledge in areas such as cell culture and fermentation development, purification development, analytical development, protein characterization, formulation development, and device development. PDRPs also provide meaningful impact to the company's goal of delivering novel medicines that meet the critical needs of patients, build cross-functional connections, and receive career advice from leaders and participate in biannual professional development week.

 

Participants are assigned challenging technical projects that support the development of protein therapeutics, providing valuable experience and skills that are highly sought after in the industry. By participating in PDRP, graduates can launch a successful career in the biopharmaceutical industry and make a significant contribution to the development of life-changing medicines.
Examples of Work

PDRP projects are lab-based and focus on addressing key scientific and technical questions. For instance, participants may explore ways to expand the usage of robots in laboratory work or develop tests that mimic a drug’s mechanism of action to ensure consistent biological activity across production batches. Other examples of past projects include working on improving cell culture media to enhance cell growth or investigating how different containers affect product stability. 

Testimonials

Listen to what our alumni and current candidates have to say about PDRP
"I love the PDRP program because it gives me the opportunity to dive into the ins and outs of the biologics development pipeline. Rotating across key functions gives me both a big-picture perspective and a zoomed-in focus on the details through impactful individual projects.“
Naryeong Kim
Process Development Rotation Program Associate
“The PDRP is like a buffet of experiences that help you gain a better understanding of which area of work truly aligns with your interests, while making a meaningful impact."
Delina Meharenna
PDRP Alumni
Technical Development Scientist

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