About the role#
The Future Talent Program offers 10-12 week summer internships within the Biostatistics and Research Decision Sciences (BARDS) Epidemiology and RWE Capabilities & Analytics team. Interns work on projects that provide insight into the application of epidemiology and statistical methods within the pharmaceutical industry. This is a paid, full-time position.
What you'll do#
- Conduct targeted literature reviews to summarize background information.
- Analyze real-world health data to identify disease patterns or evaluate data quality.
- Develop and validate prediction models.
- Interpret study results and contribute to manuscript writing and protocol development.
- Create and update visualization tools, such as dashboards or geospatial visuals.
- Develop materials related to artificial intelligence and machine learning methods.
- Present research findings to internal and external audiences.
- Participate in departmental and project team meetings.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a PhD program for epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, data science, biomedical informatics, or a related field.
- Current enrollment in a PharmD program with relevant training in epidemiology.
- Completion of at least two semesters of graduate work by May 30, 2027.
- Commitment to a 10-12 week full-time schedule starting in May or June 2027.
- Intent to return to school in Fall 2027.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Preferred: Experience with systematic or target literature reviews.
- Preferred: Knowledge of SAS, SQL, R, or Python.
- Preferred: Familiarity with real-world data and databases.
- Interest in areas such as genetics, biomarkers, geospatial analysis, policy, PROs/COAs, or machine learning is a plus.
Location & details#
- Locations: West Point, PA; Upper Gwynedd, PA; Rahway, NJ; Boston, MA.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Sponsorship: Not available.
About MSD
MSD is a pharmaceutical manufacturing company founded in 1891. It develops medicines and vaccines for both humans and animals. The organization operates globally and maintains its headquarters in Rahway, New Jersey. It employs over 39,000 people.
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