Epidemiology Research Intern — Real-World Science (On-site)

Alexion; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Alexion seeks an Epidemiology Intern to support its Epidemiology and Real World Science organization at the Boston-Seaport, MA location. The intern will contribute to a short-term project and assist with epidemiology and real-world science activities across disease areas.

Responsibilities include developing descriptive epidemiologic analysis concepts, study plans, and related documentation, and performing structured literature searches to synthesize evidence summaries for key topics.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a PhD or a Master’s Degree in Epidemiology or related fields.
• Anticipated graduation date set for after August 2027.
• US Work Authorization required at time of application; no future sponsorship.
• This role will not be granting OPT support.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to epidemiology and real-world science activities across the assigned Disease Areas; support short-term deliverables advancing Epi-RWS strategy.
• Lead or support development of descriptive epidemiologic analysis concepts, study plans, protocols, and related documentation.
• Conduct literature searches and critically appraise epidemiologic publications; synthesize findings into clear evidence summaries.

Skills

Epidemiology

Biostatistics

Data analysis

SAS

R

Python

SQL

Education

PhD or Master’s degree in Epidemiology or related fields

Tools

SAS

R

Python

SQL

Job description

Alexion seeks an Epidemiology Intern to support its Epidemiology and Real World Science organization at the Boston-Seaport, MA location. The intern will contribute to a short-term project and assist with epidemiology and real-world science activities across disease areas.

Responsibilities include developing descriptive epidemiologic analysis concepts, study plans, and related documentation, and performing structured literature searches to synthesize evidence summaries for key topics.