Summer 2027 Quantitative Intern PhD
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Posted 14 Nov 2026, 01:30 ET
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- New grads and up to 1 year
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- StatisticsR
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- On-site in Boston · internship
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Quantitative Intern PhD
About the Role
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a Quantitative Intern to support the Quantitative Sciences organization at its Boston-Seaport, Massachusetts location.
Key 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.
- Write a final report of the entire internship project.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Proficient programming skills in R and SAS.
- Familiarity with statistical simulations.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent statistical research.
- Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Qualifications
- 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.
- 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.
- Ability to report on site to Boston-Seaport, MA 3 days per week.
Program Dates: June 7th - August 13th, 2027
Hourly rate: $48(PhD)