Intern, Endpoint Development and Strategy

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical

1d•$22 - $40•Remote

About The Position

This internship is a unique opportunity for an undergraduate student to learn about the use of Clinical Outcomes Assessments (COAs) and qualitative interviews to characterize the impact of rare diseases and the effect of interventions on patients and their families. Final project will be an abstract and poster for internal presentation and submission to a rare disease conference and a first draft of a manuscript for submission to a rare disease or pediatric journal.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or medical field, with at least one year of coursework completed. MS and PharmD students are also eligible.
Enrolled as a full-time student with plans to return to school in the fall term
Able to work 35 hours/week – flexible schedule
Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office Suite
Strong organizational skills
Attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to write clearly and effectively
Capable of completing assigned responsibilities and keeping manager informed of work status.

Responsibilities

Conduct literature reviews to identify publications on the diagnostic journey, clinical presentation, assessment and management of children with a rare disease.
Review interview transcripts to gain insight into the disease from the perspective of a caregiver.
Learn about the structure and content of abstracts, poster presentations and manuscripts.
Review, analyze and interpret cross-sectional, observational data from a cohort of patients.
Develop draft abstract, poster presentation and manuscript.