Epidemiology Intern

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking an Epidemiology Intern for its Boston-Seaport, MA location to support the Epidemiology and Real World Science organization on a short-term project.

You will contribute to epidemiology and real-world science activities across assigned disease areas and help develop descriptive analyses, study plans, and related documentation. The role involves literature searches, critical appraisal of publications, and presenting synthesized evidence.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a PhD or Master’s in Epidemiology or related field.
• Graduation date after August 2027.
• US work authorization required; no sponsorship.
• OPT not supported.
• Graduate coursework in epidemiology, biostatistics, or related methods.
• Experience with epidemiologic data analysis and programming tools (SAS/R/Python/SQL).
• Literature searching in PubMed/Embase and critical appraisal experience preferred.
• On-site in Boston-Seaport, MA 3 days/week; no relocation.
• Program dates: June 7–August 13, 2027.
• Hourly range: $41–$48 (PhD).

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 synthesize findings into evidence summaries.

Skills

Epidemiology concepts

Literature reviews

Education

PhD or Master’s in Epidemiology or related field

Tools

SAS

R

Python

SQL

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)
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Date Posted

03-Nov-2026

Closing Date

19-Nov-2026

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