Quantitative Sciences & Statistical Programming Intern - Graduate

We are looking for Master’s students majoring Computer Science, Biostatistics, Data Science, or a related field for a 10-week internship role at our Alexion: AstraZeneca Rare Disease site in Boston-Seaport, MA site from June 1 2026 to August 7 2026.

Position Description:

• Build end-to-end clinical study workflows in R: Design data ingestion, cleaning, analysis, and reporting pipelines, emphasizing reusable, well-documented code.
• Develop and package reusable R components: Create R packages for standardized data processing, analytics, and visualization to support consistency across studies.
• Document and communicate: Prepare thorough methodological documentation and user guides for packages, workflows, and automations, and present findings to stakeholders.

Position Requirements:

• Master’s students majoring Computer Science, Biostatistics, Data Science, or a related field
• Open source programming skills, specifically in R and Python required
• Graphics and data visualization experience preferred
• Enthusiasm for collaboration, cross-functional projects, public speaking, and presentation design.
• Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2026.

• US Work Authorization is required at time of application.
• Ability to report onsite to Boston-Seaport, MA site 3-5 days per week. This role will not provide relocation assistance.
• Compensation range: $35-$41 per hour

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