Epidemiology & Real-World Science Intern – Boston

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 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.