About this role
About the Role:
This application is for a 12-week internship role from June - August 2026. Resume review begins in January 2026. This role is looking for 3 interns.
The Biostatistics Department in the Statistical Sciences & Evidence Generation organization provides statistical support across Research and Development. Biostatisticians in the Biostatistics Department collaborate with stakeholders from different disciplines to develop agile and robust clinical development plans and decision frameworks for a 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.
What You’ll Do:
For the summer intern projects, you will be required to read and synthesize key methodology papers, efficiently develop analysis/simulation code in R or python or another 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:
- Using Prognostic Score Models to Enhance Long-Term Extension Analyses in Alzheimer’s Trials
- Scaling Organizational Network Analysis (ONA): Building the Foundation for Collaboration, Efficiency, and Innovation
- Bayesian Dynamic Borrowing in Pediatric Study
Who You Are:
- Experience of performing statistical analysis with R, SAS, python, or other statistical packages.
- Knowledge or interest working in biotechnology industry.
- Ability to translate data into business insights.
To participate in the Biogen Internship or Co-op 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.
- Currently enrolled in an accredited community college, college, university or skills program/apprenticeship.
Education Requirements
- Graduate school pursuing PhD in statistics, biostatistics, or similar.
Additional Information
The actual hourly wage offered will consider the candidate’s current academic level and degree candidacy, inclusive of Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, JD, MD, PhD and MBA programs. It will comply with state or local minimum wage requirements specific to the job location.
In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a range of benefits designed to support our educational employees, including, but not limited to:
- Company paid holidays
- Commuter benefits
- Employee Resource Groups participation
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
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.
Other facts
About Biogen
Founded in 1978, Biogen is a leading biotechnology company that pioneers innovative science to deliver new medicines to transform patients’ lives and to create value for shareholders and our communities.
We apply deep understanding of human biology and leverage different modalities, to advance first-in-class treatments or therapies that deliver superior outcomes. Our approach is to take bold risks, balanced with return on investment to deliver long-term growth.
With approximately 7,000 people worldwide, we are truly a global organization, headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, which is also home to our research operations. Our international headquarters are based in Baar, Switzerland and we have world-class manufacturing facilities in North Carolina and Solothurn, Switzerland. We offer therapies globally through direct affiliate presence in 30 countries and a network of distribution partners in over 50 additional countries.
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What you'll do
- Interns will read and synthesize key methodology papers, develop analysis and simulation code in R or Python, and explore results systematically. They are also expected to document new code and prepare a final technical write-up and presentation.
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