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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Biogen is a mid-sized biotechnology company committed to excellence and innovation in delivering life-changing medicines. They are seeking an Intern in Epidemiology to conduct research related to neurodegenerative, neuromuscular, neuropsychiatric, and immunological diseases, contributing to the drug development lifecycle. The role involves collaboration with team members and may lead to a presentation or publication based on the internship project.


Responsibilities

  • You will be expected to work collaboratively with team members and groups across Biogen
  • The project will focus on answering epidemiologic questions related to neurodegenerative, neuromuscular, neuropsychiatric, and immunological diseases
  • Such work feeds directly into various stages of the drug development lifecycle and contributes to improving human health through better understanding of the scientific basis for responses to therapies at the population level
  • Under the guidance of an Epidemiology team member, you will conduct research using secondary resources, such as literature and/or publicly available data, develop data visualizations, or other critical scientific and business topics related to the Biogen Epidemiology mission
  • A presentation at the end of the internship is planned
  • A publication on the results from the internship project may be possible

Skills

  • Excellent analytical/problem-solving skills
  • Background knowledge about biological science/medical science
  • Familiarity with the U.S. healthcare system
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
  • 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
  • Master's-level degree (MSc or MPH) in Epidemiology (or closely related field) AND currently enrolled in a doctoral-level (PhD) program in Epidemiology/Pharmacoepidemiology

Benefits

  • Company paid holidays
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee Resource Groups participation
  • 80 hours of sick time per calendar year

Company Overview

  • Biogen is an American biotechnology company that provides therapeutics for neurological, autoimmune, and rare diseases. It was founded in 1978, and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.biogen.com/en_us/home.html.

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  • Biogen has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 100 in 2025, 93 in 2024, 101 in 2023, 134 in 2022, 104 in 2021, 114 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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