Key Skills

Job Description

Sherwood Pharmaceuticals is a young startup exploring the first-ever treatment for Cri du Chat syndrome, a rare genetic disease. At Sherwood Pharmaceuticals we are assessing a drug repurposing opportunity for the potential treatment of Cri du Chat syndrome (CdCS) (a.k.a. 5p Monosomy). This rare disease affects 1:20,000 births but currently there are no dedicated treatments available. Get involved with an ambitious company working closely alongside an experienced founder team, knowledgeable patent attorneys and ongoing collaboration with academic partners and patient advocacy foundations. This clinical pharmacology internship is an exciting opportunity for someone motivated to drive therapies into the hands of patients and their families as quickly as possible. Working closely with the CEO and Chief Development Officer to gain perspectives on the process of drug development – from bench to bedside. You will report to the Chief Development Officer. The duration of the internship is initially 6 months with the possibility to extend until 9 months. What you will do: Learn to inventorize relevant data/reports available and thus assist in establishing selection criteria for short-listing of compounds most suitable to CdCS patients. Systematically evaluate shortlisted compounds e.g., based on clinical study reports (including pharmacokinetics and outcome measures) for adults and pediatrics Conduct initial formulation feasibility review based on literature, and interview experts in the field Deliverables: a comparison report for compound prioritization Work closely with the academic collaboration partner Attend relevant events and conferences, and be a full member of the team! Your profile: Master’s degree student in clinical pharmacology/clinical sciences at a Dutch university Currently enrolled in a Dutch university Affinity for neurosciences Comfortable working in a hybrid environment and in an international setting Self-driven, organized and enthusiastic The offer: Full-time for 6 to 9 months, starting 1 November 2026 Monthly student stipend – EUR 600

Core Responsibilities

Inventory relevant data and reports, help establish criteria for selecting compounds, and evaluate shortlisted candidates using clinical study reports, pharmacokinetics, and outcome measures. Review formulation feasibility, interview experts, prepare a compound-prioritization report, and collaborate with academic partners and the development team.

Requirements

Applicants must be master's students in clinical pharmacology or clinical sciences currently enrolled at a Dutch university. The role also calls for an affinity for neuroscience and a self-driven, organized, enthusiastic approach, with comfort working in a hybrid and international environment.