About the role#
The Statistics & Decision Sciences (SDS) team partners across multidisciplinary groups to apply statistical reasoning, data science, and computing solutions to drug-development decisions. As an intern, you will contribute to diverse Research & Development programs in areas such as immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and cardiopulmonary. You will work alongside experienced statisticians and computing science specialists to address practical needs across the drug development lifecycle, ranging from discovery through Phase 2 and 3 clinical studies and manufacturing.
What you'll do#
- Complete one or more defined projects with guidance from experienced team members.
- Perform data preparation, graphical data exploration, and data visualization.
- Conduct statistical modeling, analysis, and reproducible analytics.
- Write reports and develop computer programs or software applications to support study design and statistical analyses.
- Design experiments and conduct simulations to evaluate and optimize study designs.
- Contribute to the development of statistical methodology.
- Participate in mentoring, networking, and professional-development activities.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited college or university pursuing an MS, PhD, or equivalent graduate degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related quantitative discipline.
- Ability to work full-time (40 hours per week) for 10-12 weeks from May through August 2027.
- Minimum G.P.A. of 3.0.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States as a Permanent Resident or United States Citizen without requiring sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future.
- Ability to apply statistical reasoning to complex scientific problems.
- Proficiency in R, Python, or related tools.
- Foundational knowledge of machine learning, artificial intelligence, or generative AI.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
- Detail-oriented approach with the ability to work both individually and on a team.
- Proven leadership or participation in campus programs or community service activities.
Location & details#
- Locations: Raritan, NJ; Titusville, NJ; Spring House, PA; or La Jolla, CA.
- Modality: On-site with potential for remote work flexibility.
- Term: Summer 2027.
About Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson is a public company based in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Founded in 1886, it operates within the hospitals and health care industry. The company focuses on medical devices, diagnostics, and pharmaceuticals. It employs over 133,000 people across its global offices.
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