About the role#
We are looking for a Statistical Methodology Intern to join our team for the summer of 2027. This role focuses on oncology trials and the exploration of new statistical approaches. You will work on-site in Cambridge, Massachusetts, for a 10 to 12-week period.
What you'll do#
- Survey recent advances in statistical methods for oncology trials, such as survival analysis, estimands, adaptive designs, machine learning, and Prediction-Powered Inference.
- Design and run simulation studies using R or SAS to evaluate operating characteristics including Type I error, power, bias, and coverage.
- Prepare technical documentation or a research paper based on your findings.
- Present a final deliverable, including a slide deck and a technical memo that summarizes your literature review, case study insights, and methodology exploration.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a PhD program for Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related field.
- Permanent authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Enrollment in an accredited college or university for the duration of the internship.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, on-site.
- Completion of at least 3 years of doctoral-level coursework is preferred.
- Proficiency in R or SAS programming.
- Experience or coursework in oncology, clinical trials, adaptive trial designs, machine learning, or causal inference is preferred.
- Prior research or internship experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Term: Summer 2027
- Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week)
- Modality: On-site
- Compensation: $57 per hour
About Sanofi
Sanofi is a pharmaceutical manufacturing company based in Paris, France. It employs over 93,000 people across global offices. The company focuses on vaccines, rare diseases, neurology, immunology, and oncology. It also operates in the fields of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and consumer healthcare.
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