About the role#
This internship is based in the Epidemiology and Real World Science organization. You will work on specialized projects that support business initiatives and capability builds. This is a full-time, paid position for Summer 2027.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to epidemiology and real-world science activities across assigned disease areas.
- Support short-term deliverables that advance the broader strategy of the team.
- Lead or assist in the development of descriptive epidemiologic analysis concepts, study plans, protocols, and project documentation.
- Perform structured literature searches and critically appraise epidemiologic publications.
- Synthesize research findings into clear evidence summaries.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a PhD or Master’s program in Epidemiology or a related field.
- An anticipated graduation date after August 2027.
- Graduate-level coursework in areas such as observational research design, epidemiologic methods, biostatistics, or data analysis.
- US work authorization at the time of application that does not require future sponsorship.
- Experience with literature searches using databases like PubMed or Embase is preferred.
- Proficiency in programming languages or tools such as SAS, R, Python, or SQL is an asset.
Location & details#
- This role is located in Boston-Seaport, Massachusetts.
- You must be able to report on-site 3 days per week.
- The program runs from June 7, 2027, to August 13, 2027.
- This position is hybrid and does not provide relocation assistance.
About AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is a public pharmaceutical manufacturing company. It focuses on research, development, and global business operations. The company maintains offices in Cambridge and Sodertalje. It employs over 80,000 people.
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