About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027 based in Boston. You will join the Quantitative Sciences organization to work on a specialized project that supports key business initiatives and capability builds.
What you'll do#
- Perform a literature review of Bayesian statistical methods to incorporate external evidence into phase 3 study designs.
- Run a simulation study to evaluate design characteristics under various assumptions.
- Present your project findings at a departmental seminar.
- Prepare a final report detailing your internship project work.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing a PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related field.
- You have completed two years of graduate work and passed your doctoral qualification exam before the start of the internship.
- Your anticipated graduation date is after August 2027.
- You possess US work authorization at the time of application and do not require future sponsorship.
- You have experience with statistical simulations and independent research.
- You are proficient in R and SAS.
- You have strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Boston-Seaport, Massachusetts.
- The role is hybrid, requiring you to report on-site 3 days per week.
- The program runs from June 7, 2027, to August 13, 2027.
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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