Job Description
This application is for a 12-week internship role from June - August 2025. Resume review begins in January 2025.
The Biostatistics Department in the Analytics and Data Sciences organization provides statistical support across Research and Development. The clinical statisticians in the biostatistics group collaborate with stakeholders from different disciplines to develop agile and robust clinical development plans and decision frameworks for portfolio of products encompassing early and late-stage development. They also provide statistical expertise and manage the activities for clinical programs to ensure valid and efficient study designs.
Position Description
For the summer intern projects, you will require to read and synthesize key methodology papers, efficiently develop simulation code in R or other statistical package and explore results in a systematic way. Any new code should be documented and packaged in a user-friendly way, to encourage broader use in the department. A final technical write-up and presentation will be expected.
Example projects may include:
- Project 1: Assessing Methods for Estimating Unconditional Treatment Effects in Binary Endpoints and Evaluating Alternative Clinical Outcome Measures for Lupus Studies
- Project 2: Exploration of Bayesian borrowing using adult data in pediatric setting
- Project 3: Extending Prognostic Scores and Machine Learning Techniques to Improve Precision of Treatment Effect Estimation for Comparative Studies
- Project 4: Evaluation of Real-World Effectiveness of Newly Approved Disease-Modifying Therapies using Instrumental Variable Analysis
- Project 5: Comparative evaluation of MAIC and STC - simulation-based analysis of bias, error, effective sample size and robustness.
Qualifications
- Experience of performing statistical analysis with R, SAS and other statistical packages
- Knowledge or interest working in biotechnology industry
- Ability to translate data into business insights.
To participate in the Biogen Internship Program, students must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
- At least 18 years of age prior to the scheduled start date
- Be currently enrolled in an accredited community college, college or university
Education
- Currently enrolled in a PhD program
- Completed two years of graduate work and passed doctorate qualification exam prior to the start of the internship, with a graduation date no earlier than August 2025.
- Majored in statistics, biostatistics, or other related fields
Location
- This role is remote.
Additional Information
Why Biogen?
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
