Intern, Global Safety Epidemiology, Infectious Rare Disease

ModernaTX • Cambridge, MA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time summer internship based in Cambridge, MA from June 7, 2027 – August 20, 2027. Candidates must be available for the entire duration of the program. We are seeking a highly motivated PhD/ScD student to join our Global Safety Epidemiology program, providing a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in real-world epidemiologic research, safety monitoring, signal evaluation, and integrated evidence planning in a regulated biopharmaceutical environment.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a PhD or ScD program in Epidemiology or a closely related discipline.
• Strong background in epidemiology, biostatistics
• Experience with SAS or R
• Candidates must already hold work authorization in US and be able to maintain that status without the need for future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in vaccine development, pharmacoepidemiologic methods, pharmacovigilance, and data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to meet deadlines, 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 commitment to quality and compliance.
• A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to the role of Epidemiology in pharmacovigilance across the development lifecycle.
• Conduct epidemiologic research to contextualize and evaluate safety signals, important potential risks, and special populations relevant to safety monitoring (e.g., pregnant women).
• 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 (e.g., characterizing incidence of one or more safety topics of interest).

Benefits

• Free premium access to meditation and mindfulness classes
• Subsidized commuter benefits
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, holidays, volunteer days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Location-specific perks and extras

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree