2026 Drug Development Co-op (6-12 Months)
2026 Drug Development Co-op (6-12 Months)
Ideal for students interested in biotech, medicine, research, or graduate school pathways.
Cleveland, Ohio (On-site) | Full-Time (40 hrs./week)
About NovelMed Therapeutics
NovelMed Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing next-generation monoclonal antibody therapies for rare and serious diseases. Our work focuses on translating cutting-edge science into antibody therapies, with programs spanning discovery, development, clinical trials, and FDA-facing activities. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in how biologic therapies (immunotherapies) move from concept to clinic.
Position Overview
We are seeking highly motivated BS/MS/PhD students (CPT/OPT eligible) for a 6-12 month full-time co-op supporting our drug development programs at NovelMed. This role is ideal for students interested in biotechnology, biologics, immunology, translational science, and the drug development process. You will gain hands-on exposure to how therapies are developed, documented, and advanced toward human studies and regulatory approval.
Candidates available to begin in mid-June 2026 are strongly encouraged to apply. This role is particularly well-suited for students seeking hands-on industry experience.
Why Join Us?
- Hands-on Experience: Work on projects that support new drug development programs
- Broad Exposure: Learn how therapeutics move from bench research to human trials and regulatory approval
- Impactful Work: Contribute to programs focused on rare diseases and serious unmet medical needs
- Career Development: Gain relevant experience for future careers in biotech, pharma, medicine, research, and graduate studies
- Laboratory Exposure: Opportunity to support assay development, sample analysis, and laboratory workflows for biologic drug programs
Key Responsibilities
- Support ongoing drug development activities
- Assist with scientific documentation, data summaries, tables, and reports
- Organize and maintain development records, study materials, and supporting documents
- Support preparation of materials for drug development and regulatory activities
- Assist with data review, formatting, version control, and documentation quality
- Work with scientific, development, and cross-functional teams on active projects
- Gain exposure to the broader process of biologics development, from research through clinical-stage execution
- With appropriate qualifications, support laboratory assay work, sample analysis, and related documentation for preclinical and clinical biologic development programs
Qualifications
- BS/MS/PhD student in Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field
- Eligible for CPT / OPT / Co-op
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Interest in drug development, biologics, immunology, or translational science
- Wet lab research experience, including biochemical and immunological assays, preferred
What You Will Gain
- Hands-on experience in new drug development
- Exposure to FDA regulatory processes and submissions
- Experience working on Phase II/III clinical programs
- Training in scientific documentation, data organization, and development support
- Mentorship from experienced biotech professionals
- Opportunity to support assay-based laboratory work related to biologic drug development and preclinical sample analysis
Location
11000 Cedar Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106 – Across from Case Western Reserve University with convenient housing and transportation options.
How to Apply
Send your Resume, Cover Letter, and Transcript to: hr@novelmed.com & rbansal@novelmed.com
Subject Line: Drug Development Co-op Application