About the role#
This is a full-time summer internship based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The program runs from June 7, 2027, to August 20, 2027. You will join the Global Safety Epidemiology program to gain hands-on experience in real-world research, safety monitoring, and integrated evidence planning within a regulated biopharmaceutical environment.
What you'll do#
- Gain exposure to the role of epidemiology in pharmacovigilance across the development lifecycle.
- Conduct research to contextualize and evaluate safety signals, potential risks, and special populations relevant to safety monitoring.
- Contribute to evidence generation and synthesis for vaccine safety monitoring in key global markets outside the US.
- Engage with cross-functional teams, including Clinical Safety and Pharmacovigilance, Real-World Evidence Analytics, Medical Affairs, Health Economics & Outcomes Research, and Clinical Development.
- Contribute to cross-functional signal detection, validation, and evaluation workflows.
- Lead and present findings from an epidemiologic project addressing a topic relevant to safety monitoring.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a PhD or ScD program in Epidemiology or a closely related discipline.
- Strong background in epidemiology and biostatistics.
- Experience with SAS or R.
- Interest in vaccine development, pharmacoepidemiologic methods, pharmacovigilance, and data-driven decision-making.
- Ability to meet deadlines, a team-oriented mindset, adaptability under pressure, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- High attention to detail and a commitment to quality and compliance.
- A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.
Location & details#
- Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts.
- Modality: Hybrid (70% in-office).
- Employment: Full-time paid internship.
- Note: This role is unable to offer immigration sponsorship. Candidates must already hold work authorization in the US and be able to maintain that status without future sponsorship.
About Moderna
Moderna operates in the biotechnology research sector. Founded in 2010, the company focuses on the development of mRNA therapeutics and vaccines. It maintains headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The organization employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people and functions as a public company.
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