Biostatistics and Data Management Intern

Daiichi Sankyo
Location
Unknown
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
November 8, 2026

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Biostatistics Intern for Summer 2027. This position works for approximately 37.5 hours per week.

Responsibilities

The internship program is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in the pharmaceutical industry and exposure to the role of statistics in drug development. Interns will have opportunities to broaden their understanding of the drug development process, learn about statistical applications in clinical trials, and further develop their professional interests and career goals. Through their project work, interns will also contribute to project teams by applying their statistical, programming, and computational skills to relevant scientific and business questions.

Each intern will be assigned a project focused on a statistical research question or methodological challenge relevant to drug development. Projects will be motivated by real-world needs arising from ongoing drug development activities and may involve the development, evaluation, implementation, or application of statistical methods. Interns will work with experienced statisticians and other team members, gaining practical experience while contributing to work that supports drug development programs.

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a closely related field at an accredited college or university, with demonstrated statistical research experience and knowledge equivalent to a master’s degree in Statistics;

Available to work full-time for 12 weeks from June through August;

Detail-oriented, highly motivated, and able to manage multiple tasks effectively while working both independently and collaboratively as part of a team;

Proficient in at least one statistical programming language, such as SAS, R, or Python;

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Frequently Asked Questions

What qualifications do I need to apply?
You must be enrolled in a Ph.D. program in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a closely related field at an accredited institution. You also need demonstrated statistical research experience, knowledge equivalent to a master's in Statistics, proficiency in SAS, R, or Python, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
What is the time commitment and schedule for the internship?
It is a Summer 2027 internship. You must be available to work full-time for 12 weeks from June through August, at approximately 37.5 hours per week.
What will I be working on as an intern?
Each intern is assigned a project on a statistical research question or methodological challenge in drug development. Projects may involve developing, evaluating, implementing, or applying statistical methods. You will apply statistical, programming, and computational skills to scientific and business questions.
Who will I be working with?
Interns work with experienced statisticians and other team members, and they contribute to project teams supporting drug development programs.
What can I expect to learn from this internship?
You will gain hands-on pharmaceutical industry experience and exposure to the role of statistics in drug development. This includes the drug development process and statistical applications in clinical trials, along with opportunities to develop your professional interests and career goals.

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