Summer 2027 Biostatistics Intern PhD

AstraZeneca

Posted 1 day ago

Internship

Boston, Massachusetts

Hybrid

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern will utilize AI tools to develop a statistical application and conduct a comprehensive simulation study to evaluate design characteristics. Additionally, the role involves presenting findings at a departmental seminar and authoring a final report on the internship project.

Qualifications

You are currently pursuing a PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics, or Mathematics with an anticipated graduation date after August 2027. You possess basic knowledge of adaptive designs in clinical trials, are familiar with statistical simulations, and have demonstrated ability to conduct independent statistical research.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Biostatistics

Statistics

Mathematics

AI tools

statistical simulations

R

SAS

Job Description

Alexion is seeking a Biostatistics Intern to support the Quantitative Sciences organization at its Boston-Seaport, Massachusetts location. The PhD intern will work on a specialized short-term project supporting capability builds or key business initiatives, including using AI tools to develop a statistical application, conducting a simulation study to evaluate design characteristics, and presenting the work at a departmental seminar.

Responsibilities

  • Utilize AI tools to develop a statistical app.
  • 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.

Required Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics, or Mathematics.
  • 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.
  • Basic knowledge of adaptive design in clinical trials.
  • Familiarity with statistical simulations and demonstrated ability to conduct independent statistical research.
  • Proficient programming skills in R and SAS, and working experience using AI tools.
  • Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to report on site to Boston-Seaport, MA 3 days per week. This role will not provide relocation assistance.
  • Program Dates: June 7th - August 13th, 2027
  • Hourly rate: $48(PhD)
  • #earlytalent

Date Posted

12-Nov-2026

Closing Date

29-Nov-2026

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