Epidemiology Intern

AstraZeneca plc; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

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 short-term project supporting capability builds or key business initiatives, contributing to epidemiology and real-world science activities across the assigned Disease Areas.

The role involves contributing to descriptive epidemiologic analyses, developing study plans, and performing literature searches with critical

Qualifications

• Pursuing a PhD or Master's in Epidemiology or related field.
• Graduation anticipated after August 2027.
• US work authorization required at time of application; no future sponsorship.
• This role does not provide OPT.
• Graduate-level coursework in epidemiology and biostatistics.
• Experience with epidemiologic data analysis and tools is a plus.
• On-site reporting to Boston-Seaport, MA 3 days/week; relocation not covered.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to epidemiology and real-world science activities across Disease Areas.
• Lead or support development of descriptive epidemiologic analyses, study plans, and protocols.
• Conduct structured literature searches and critically appraise publications; summarize findings clearly.

Skills

SAS

R

Python

SQL

Epidemiology methods

Literature review

Education

Master's or PhD in Epidemiology

Tools

PubMed

Embase

Job description

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)

Date Posted: 03-Nov-2026

Closing Date: 19-Nov-2026

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