Data Science & Biometrics Intern

Sarepta Therapeutics•Cambridge, MA

1d•$21 - $26•Hybrid

About The Position

Why Sarepta? Why Now? The promise of genetic medicine has arrived, and Sarepta is at the forefront. We hold a leadership position in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne) and are building a robust portfolio of programs across muscle, central nervous system, and cardiac diseases. In 2023, we launched our fourth therapy and the first ever gene therapy to treat Duchenne. We’re looking for people who see unlimited potential in themselves and who are motivated by an unwavering commitment to patients. What Sarepta Offers At Sarepta, we care deeply about all the people in our community and believe in the importance of supporting them in all aspects of their lives. We aspire to maintain a culture that acknowledges people bring their whole selves to work, and we will strive to help everyone in our community integrate their work and personal lives while maintaining productivity. The Importance of the Role The Data Science Intern will directly support projects that strengthen analytical capabilities across R&D—building tools, models, and enablement workflows that accelerate insights and contribute to patient focused drug development. By working alongside experienced data scientists and statisticians, the intern will gain practical experience in applied analytics while exploring potential career paths across Life Sciences, Biotechnology, and Pharma. The Opportunity to Make a Difference R / Shiny Application Development & R Package Support Contribute to the development or enhancement of R Shiny applications used across the Data Science team. Assist with updates, documentation, and testing for internal R packages. Support data visualization and reporting workflows that improve team efficiency and insight generation. Machine Learning Modeling for Safety Analyses Collaborate on machine learning model development to support safety ‑ related research questions. Assist in data preparation, exploratory analyses, feature engineering, and model evaluation. Help summarize findings and communicate model performance to scientific stakeholders. GenAI Biometrics Enablement Support GenAI ‑ based initiatives that enhance productivity across the Biometrics function. Participate in prototyping, prompt design, and evaluation of GenAI workflows. Assist in identifying opportunities where GenAI can accelerate statistical programming, documentation, or analysis processes. More about You Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in data science , Biostatistics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Computational Biology, or related discipline. Foundational experience with R; familiarity with Shiny, Python, or machine learning principles is a plus. Interest in applying analytics to real ‑ world scientific and clinical challenges. Curiosity about biotech/pharma and how data supports drug development. Strong problem ‑ solving skills and eagerness to learn new tools and methods. Ability to organize work effectively, communicate clearly, and collaborate with cross ‑ functional partners. Program Timeline This application is for a 12-week summer internship program that will start on May 18 th and conclude on August 7 th , 202 6 . What Now? We’re always looking for solution-oriented, critical thinkers. So, if you’re comfortable with ambiguity and candor, relish challenging yourself, and place kindness and integrity at the forefront of how you approach your peers and work, then we encourage you to apply. #LI-Hybrid#LI-ES1 This position is hybrid, you will be expected to work on site at one of Sarepta’s facilities in the United States and/or attend Company-sponsored in-person events from time to time. The targeted salary range for this position is $21 - $26 per hour depending upon years of education completed and nature of role. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sarepta Therapeutics offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Sarepta Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and participates in e-Verify.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in data science , Biostatistics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Computational Biology, or related discipline.
Foundational experience with R
Interest in applying analytics to real ‑ world scientific and clinical challenges.
Curiosity about biotech/pharma and how data supports drug development.
Strong problem ‑ solving skills and eagerness to learn new tools and methods.
Ability to organize work effectively, communicate clearly, and collaborate with cross ‑ functional partners.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Shiny, Python, or machine learning principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development or enhancement of R Shiny applications used across the Data Science team.
Assist with updates, documentation, and testing for internal R packages.
Support data visualization and reporting workflows that improve team efficiency and insight generation.
Collaborate on machine learning model development to support safety ‑ related research questions.
Assist in data preparation, exploratory analyses, feature engineering, and model evaluation.
Help summarize findings and communicate model performance to scientific stakeholders.
Support GenAI ‑ based initiatives that enhance productivity across the Biometrics function.
Participate in prototyping, prompt design, and evaluation of GenAI workflows.
Assist in identifying opportunities where GenAI can accelerate statistical programming, documentation, or analysis processes.