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Boston, MA

Internship

Hybrid

$48/hr - $48/hr

Intern

Alexion is seeking a Quantitative Intern to support its Quantitative Sciences organization through a specialized project related to capability building or key business initiatives. The intern will review Bayesian statistical methods, evaluate study design characteristics through simulation, and present and report on the project.

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Responsibilities

Perform a literature review for Bayesian statistical methods, incorporating external evidence in the design of phase 3 studies
Conduct a comprehensive simulation study to evaluate the characteristics of the design, with discussions under varying assumptions
Present the intern work at the departmental seminar and write a final report of the entire internship project

Qualification

Required

Currently pursuing a PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics, or related fields
Completed two years of graduate work and passed the doctoral qualification exam prior to the start of the internship
Meeting the applicable graduation timeline requirements with an anticipated graduation date set for after August 2027
US Work Authorization is required at time of application. Applicants must have work authorization that does not require future sponsorship
This role will not be granting OPT support
Familiarity with statistical simulations and demonstrated ability to conduct independent statistical research
Proficient programming skills in R and SAS
Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills