Epidemiology Intern
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
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- Pay
- $41 to $48
- an hour
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time, Internship
- Posted
- Nov 3
- 2 days ago
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About the company
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
Biotechnology · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
What you'll do
- Contribute to epidemiology and real-world science activities across assigned Disease Areas
- Lead or support descriptive epidemiologic analysis concepts, study plans, protocols, and project documentation
- Conduct structured literature searches and critically appraise epidemiologic publications
- Synthesize findings into clear evidence summaries
What you need
- Currently pursuing a PhD or a Master’s Degree in Epidemiology or related fields
- Anticipated graduation date set for after August 2027
- US Work Authorization that does not require future sponsorship
- Graduate-level coursework in epidemiology, including methods, observational research design, biostatistics, or data analysis
- Report on site to Boston-Seaport, MA 3 days per week
- Experience with epidemiologic data analysis and SAS, R, Python, or SQL (preferred)
- Experience conducting literature searches and critically reviewing epidemiologic research (preferred)
Key skills
Epidemiologyepidemiologic methodsobservational research designbiostatisticsdata analysisSASRPythonSQLliterature searchescritically reviewing epidemiologic research
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Alexion is seeking an Epidemiology Intern to support the Epidemiology and Real World Science organization at its Boston-Seaport, Massachusetts location. The intern will work on a specialized short-term project supporting capability builds or key business initiatives, contributing to epidemiology and real-world science activities across the assigned Disease Areas.
Responsibilities
Contribute to epidemiology and real-world science activities across the assigned Disease Areas, including selected short-term deliverables that advance the broader Epi-RWS strategy.
Lead or support the development of descriptive epidemiologic analysis concepts, study plans, protocols, and related project documentation.
Conduct structured literature searches and critically appraise epidemiologic publications on selected topics; synthesize findings into clear evidence summaries.
Required Qualifications
Currently pursuing a PhD or a Master’s Degree in Epidemiology or related fields.
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.
Graduate-level coursework in epidemiology, including epidemiologic methods, observational research design, biostatistics, or data analysis.
Experience with epidemiologic data analysis and programming languages or tools such as SAS, R, Python, or SQL is an asset.
Experience conducting literature searches using databases such as PubMed or Embase and critically reviewing epidemiologic research is preferred.
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 range: $41- $48(PhD)
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Date Posted
03-Nov-2026
Closing Date
19-Nov-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.