Intern, Discovery Data Science (Project: In Silico Compound Selection & Target Discovery)

At Genmab, we are dedicated to building extra[not]ordinary® futures, together, by developing antibody products and groundbreaking, knock-your-socks-off KYSO antibody medicines® that change lives and the future of cancer treatment and serious diseases. We strive to create, champion and maintain a global workplace where individuals’ unique contributions are valued and drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our patients, care partners, families and employees.

Our people are compassionate, candid, and purposeful, and our business is innovative and rooted in science. We believe that being proudly authentic and determined to be our best is essential to fulfilling our purpose. Yes, our work is incredibly serious and impactful, but we have big ambitions, bring a ton of care to pursuing them, and have a lot of fun while doing so.

Does this inspire you and feel like a fit? Then we would love to have you join us!

Why Genmab
Be part of the extra[not]ordinary®: This is our unique word meaning we go way beyond what is usual; to be remarkable; proudly unique and authentic. This is your opportunity to make a profound difference with one of the world’s top companies solely dedicated to antibody therapeutics – a people-charged biotech innovation powerhouse rooted in science and inspired by patients.

Our internship program provides interns with hands-on experience and meaningful projects that directly contribute to our company’s goals. Additionally, we believe that our program offers not just a chance to learn but also the opportunity to grow, network, and play a critical role in our efforts to make a difference for patients, every single day.
 

We encourage you to review our website to learn why we’re always looking for smart, impact-driven candidates to be a part of our bold, extra[not]ordinary™ future.
 

The Role
As a Data Science Intern, you will be part of the Discovery Data Science team at Genmab, focusing on the development and evaluation of machine learning methods for characterizing chemical compounds. Additionally, you will contribute to a project supporting the new Chemistry Lab by applying machine learning and AI to analyze chemical compounds, particularly payloads used in ADCs. This project aims to identify key characteristics of compounds in silico, reducing the need for unnecessary lab experiments. The specific research questions are still being defined, offering flexibility for you to shape the project based on your expertise and interests.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and evaluate machine learning methods for characterizing chemical compounds.
• Implement and test developed algorithms on diverse datasets to assess their effectiveness.
• Conduct a literature review to explore the current landscape of in-silico chemical screening for ADCs.
• Analyze open-source and in-house datasets to extract meaningful insights.
• Collaborate with R&D teams and the Chemistry Lab to integrate new methods into existing analysis workflows.
• Support the development of ML models to refine chemical screening strategies and optimize experimental workflows.
• Document research findings, algorithm developments, and test results comprehensively.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a Master’s program in Computer Science, AI, Bioinformatics, Chemistry, or a related field at an HBO/University in the Netherlands.
• Experience with Python programming.
• Strong interest in machine learning, data analysis, and algorithm development.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Previous programming experience, ideally with the development of your own package.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Knowledge of AI techniques applied to chemical compound characterization.
• Experience with biomedical or chemical research datasets.
• Familiarity with ADCs.
• Previous industry experience or internship in a related field.

General Intern Information

• Internship duration: 6-12 months.
• Start date: September 1st.
• Location: Utrecht, Netherlands.
• Hybrid schedule: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote per week.

What’s Next?
Help us learn about you by submitting a complete and thoughtful application, including your resume. Your application and resume are our first introduction to you, so please complete all relevant application questions to provide as much information as possible.

We will review each submission as quickly as possible to determine whether you meet the qualifications for the role. Due to the volume of applications, we cannot respond to inquiries regarding application status. If you advance to the next step, you will receive an invitation for further discussion. The final step includes interviews with hiring team members, after which we will communicate final decisions to all interviewed candidates.

We look forward to receiving your application and exploring the possibility of you joining our team to contribute to the advancement of antibody therapeutics!

About You

• You are genuinely passionate about our purpose

• You bring precision and excellence to all that you do

• You believe in our rooted-in-science approach to problem-solving

• You are a generous collaborator who can work in teams with a broad spectrum of backgrounds

• You take pride in enabling the best work of others on the team

• You can grapple with the unknown and be innovative

• You have experience working in a fast-growing, dynamic company (or a strong desire to)

• You work hard and are not afraid to have a little fun while you do so!

Locations

Genmab maximizes the efficiency of an agile working environment, when possible, for the betterment of employee work-life balance. Our offices are crafted as open, community-based spaces that work to connect employees while being immersed in our powerful laboratories. Whether you’re in one of our office spaces or working remotely, we thrive on connecting with each other to innovate.

About Genmab

Genmab is an international biotechnology company with a core purpose to improve the lives of patients through innovative and differentiated antibody therapeutics. For 25 years, its hard-working, innovative and collaborative team has invented next-generation antibody technology platforms and harnessed translational, quantitative and data sciences, resulting in a proprietary pipeline including bispecific T-cell engagers, antibody-drug conjugates, next-generation immune checkpoint modulators and effector function-enhanced antibodies. By 2030, Genmab’s vision is to transform the lives of people with cancer and other serious diseases with Knock-Your-Socks-Off (KYSO®) antibody medicines.

Established in 1999, Genmab is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark with international presence across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit Genmab.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X.

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