Quality unit intern - practicante

Descripción del cargo

Job Title: Quality Unit Intern
Location: Bogotá
Company: IGC Pharma
Job Type: Internship (6-month contract)

We are seeking a motivated Quality Unit Intern to assist with various quality-related activities, with a focus on documentation and translation of technical documents. This internship will provide the candidate with valuable experience working within our Quality Compliance Team.

Job Description:
The Quality Unit Intern will support the Quality Compliance Team by assisting with documentation tasks, including the review and translation of technical documents such as Method Validations. The intern will gain hands-on experience in pharmaceutical quality control processes, with a focus on ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and maintaining product quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with reviewing and translating Method Validations, Verifications, Scopes, and Challenges from English to Spanish.
• Support the preparation of quality documentation, ensuring accuracy and alignment with internal specifications.
• Participate in the coordination of product release processes, verifying quality documentation and specifications.
• Assist in stability studies by coordinating testing schedules and reviewing third-party laboratory reports.
• Help develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to quality control activities.
• Support quality investigations and assist in corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams and third-party laboratories to ensure quality standards are met.
• Participate in audits and inspections, providing necessary documentation and supporting QC-related compliance activities.
• Assist with ongoing quality assurance training programs and other administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, chemistry, microbiology, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical testing.
• Proficiency in English (both writing and reading) to perform documentation functions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and third-party partners.
• Previous internship experience or coursework related to pharmaceutical quality control is a plus, but not required.
• Good organizational and communication skills.

About IGC Pharma (dba IGC):

IGC Pharma is an AI-powered, clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative treatments for Alzheimer's disease and transforming patient care with fast-acting, safe, and effective solutions. Our portfolio includes the TGR family, including TGR-63, which targets amyloid plaques, a hallmark of Alzheimer's. The IGC-C and IGC-M platforms are advancing in preclinical studies, focusing on metabolic disorders, tau proteins, early plaque formation, and multiple disease hallmarks. Our lead therapeutic candidate, IGC-AD1, is a cannabinoid-based treatment currently in a Phase 2 trial for agitation in dementia associated with Alzheimer's (clinicaltrials.gov, NCT05543681). Clinical data for IGC-AD1 demonstrated that it has the potential to transform patient care by offering faster-acting and more effective relief compared to traditional medications. Additionally, our AI models are designed to predict potential biomarkers for the early detection of Alzheimer's, optimize clinical trials, and predict receptor affinity, among others. With 28 patent filings and a commitment to innovation, IGC Pharma is dedicated to advancing pharmaceutical treatments and improving the lives of those affected by Alzheimer's and related conditions.

About IGC Pharma SAS:

IGC Pharma SAS, is based in Bogota and is a subsidiary of an NYSE-listed U.S. start-up development-stage pharmaceutical company that focuses on preventing and managing Alzheimer’s and other CNS diseases. We also develop, manufacture, and over-the-counter market products for women’s health. We are an exciting, young, diverse workplace with excellent benefits, including travel to the U.S., training, competitive salary, bachata classes, hiking trips, Mysore coffee, and oolong tea. We practice a purpose-driven adhocracy culture. This position is based in Bogota.

Are you this person?

Are you a highly talented, collaborative, intelligent, compassionate, committed, well-traveled, self-driven individual with leadership qualities, a passion for working in health care, a calling to help make lives better, and driven by numbers?

Salary is negotiable depending on experience and academic background.