Biostatistics Research Intern — Drug Development

Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.; Basking Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. is seeking a Biostatistics Intern for Summer 2027 to contribute to statistical research and drug development activities. The role offers hands-on experience in pharmaceutical statistics, with responsibilities across data analysis, programming, and collaboration with experienced statisticians.

The internship requires a Ph.D. candidate in Biostatistics or related field, available for 12 weeks, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biostatistics or closely related field with demonstrated statistical research experience.
• Available to work full-time for 12 weeks (June–August).
• Detail-oriented, highly motivated, able to manage multiple tasks independently and in a team.
• Proficient in SAS, R, or Python; strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Support drug development projects by applying statistical methods to real-world data.
• Work with statisticians and teams to contribute to project aims.
• Develop, apply, and evaluate statistical analyses and computational approaches.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Research experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in Biostatistics or related field

Tools

SAS

R

Python

Job description

Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. is seeking a Biostatistics Intern for Summer 2027 to contribute to statistical research and drug development activities. The role offers hands-on experience in pharmaceutical statistics, with responsibilities across data analysis, programming, and collaboration with experienced statisticians.

The internship requires a Ph.D. candidate in Biostatistics or related field, available for 12 weeks, and strong communication skills.