Epidemiology Intern

Alexion • Boston, MA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Alexion is seeking an Epidemiology Intern to support its Epidemiology and Real World Science organization in Boston-Seaport, Massachusetts. The intern will work on a specialized short-term project supporting capability builds or key business initiatives and contribute to epidemiology and real-world science activities across assigned Disease Areas.

The program runs from June 7 through August 13, 2027. The role requires on-site work in Boston-Seaport three days per week and does not provide relocation assistance.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a PhD or a master’s degree in Epidemiology or a related field.
• Anticipated graduation date after August 2027, meeting applicable graduation timeline requirements.
• US work authorization is required at the time of application; authorization must not require future sponsorship. OPT support will not be provided.
• Graduate-level coursework in epidemiology, including epidemiologic methods, observational research design, biostatistics, or data analysis.
• Ability to report on site to Boston-Seaport, Massachusetts, three days per week.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with epidemiologic data analysis and programming languages or tools such as SAS, R, Python, or SQL.
• Experience conducting literature searches using databases such as PubMed or Embase and critically reviewing epidemiologic research.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to epidemiology and real-world science activities across assigned Disease Areas, including selected short-term deliverables that advance the broader Epi-RWS strategy.
• Lead or support development of descriptive epidemiologic analysis concepts, study plans, protocols, and related project documentation.
• Conduct structured literature searches and critically appraise epidemiologic publications on selected topics; synthesize findings into clear evidence summaries.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern