The job details are as follows:

　　What We Do

　　We build on the strength of our research and development expertise and a distinctive, entrepreneurial culture that encourages diversity, innovation, creativity, sustainability, and, simply, fun. Since inception, our mission has been to find a cure for pulmonary arterial hypertension and other life-threatening diseases. Toward this goal we have successfully gained FDA approval for five medicines, we are always conducting new clinical trials, and we are working to create an unlimited supply of manufactured organs for transplantation.

　　We are the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to take the form of a public benefit corporation (PBC). Our public benefit purpose is to provide a brighter future for patients through (a) the development of novel pharmaceutical therapies; and (b) technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs. At the same time, we seek to provide our shareholders with superior financial performance and our communities with earth-sensitive energy utilization.

　　Our company was founded by an entrepreneur whose daughter was diagnosed with a life-threatening condition. She sought to find treatment options and a cure for her daughter and patients like her. We are founder-led, and relentless in our pursuit of “medicines for life”. We continue to research and develop treatments for cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, and other orphan diseases.

　　The selected intern will need to report onsite at the Silver Spring, Maryland office for the entire duration of the program which runs from May through August 2024. United Therapeutics does not provide housing or transportation. A stipend for relocation assistance may be provided on a case-by-case basis.

　　Program Highlights:

　　Our internships provide a unique opportunity for individuals to work with some of the most talented people within the pharmaceutical and biotech industry. Our onsite locations offer a variety of amenities and perks available to all our interns. Addition highlights include:

　　Professional development opportunities and trainings provided throughout the program

　　Participation in our “Get to Know UT” Speaker Series

　　Ongoing and formal assessments of your work

　　Opportunity to make an impactful difference in a patient centric environment

　　Competitive pay up to 40 hours a week

　　Each of our locations offer our interns full access to onsite amenities

　　Program Details:

　　All internships are paid, up to 40 hours/week.

　　Interns are responsible for arranging their housing and transportation. A relocation stipend may be provided for non-local candidates. Determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis.

　　2024 Internship Program Dates:

　　Monday, May 13 – Friday, August 9

　　Monday, May 20 – Friday August 16

　　How you’ll contribute

　　The Computational Lab Advanced Intern will assist in developing computational models of lung disease processes and therapeutic mechanisms of action. This Advanced Intern will also identify data sources in scientific literature to use in model development and validation, while also applying models to support decision-making in drug development and tissue engineering projects.

　　For this role you will need

　　Minimum Requirements

　　Must be currently enrolled in an advanced degree program in a science or engineering field of study

　　Must be available to work 40 hours per week onsite in the Silver Spring, Maryland office

　　Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite

　　Proficient in at least one of the following: R, Python, Julia, MATLAB, or C/C+At United Therapeutics, you’ll realize quickly that it is not an ordinary place to work! When you join our company, you will learn, grow, contribute, have fun, and be challenged... all while making a difference in the lives of our patients.

　　While United Therapeutics does not require vaccination for Covid-19 at this time, we strongly encourage all employees and visitors to remain up to date on vaccinations and boosters to protect one another from illness. Employees working in customer-facing roles must adhere and comply with customers’ credentialing guidelines, which may require vaccination against Covid -19, the influenza virus, and other illnesses that could be harmful to healthcare staff and patients.

　　United Therapeutics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

　　We strive to be an organization that engages the minds, hearts, and most spirited efforts of each of our employees. Our sense of purpose transforms what we do from work into mission, occupation into vocation and achievement into success.

　　We challenge our employees with innovative and revolutionary projects, offer an environment which fosters high-level job performance and provide a highly competitive total rewards package. This is what makes United Therapeutics a stimulating place to work.