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.
The intern in the Medical Research team will support a project to enhance the management of publication and study results from our portfolio of completed investigator sponsored and Phase 4 research studies. Under the supervision of the Director, Medical Research Process & Governance in the Global Medical Capabilities function, the intern will review completed final study reports and publications to create summaries, prepare reporting, and ensure appropriate tracking in research and publications systems.
This project will cover all Biogen therapeutic areas and enable processes related to scientific publications, pharmacovigilance, product lifecycle management, and post-market research conduct. The end result will be the introduction of a new way to share study results with stakeholders to improve scientific knowledge sharing across the company and a framework for assessing the impact of study publications.
What You’ll Do:
As an intern in the Medical Research team, you will:
- Review reports and publications to create study results summaries
- Review and update tracking of product safety surveillance activities for completed studies
- Conduct literature searches to identify publications related to studies missing from our database
- Assess compliance with Biogen’s publication and PV policies
- Develop study summary sharing mechanism to provide information to key stakeholders using available tools
- Participate in development of impact assessment framework for study publications
Who You Are:
- You are interested in post-market activities conducted by Medical Affairs in a biotechnology setting including research, publications, and pharmacovigilance.
- You are motivated to learn and share scientific concepts with stakeholders with varying needs.
- You have some experience reviewing and understanding scientific publications and conducting literature searches.
- You have a strong attention to detail.
- You are familiar with MS Excel.
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
- Open to senior undergraduates or graduate students
- Preference for life sciences majors but open to social science or other majors involving critical review of publications and literature searches
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
- The intern will review completed final study reports and publications to create summaries and prepare reporting. They will also ensure appropriate tracking in research and publications systems.
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