PhD Intern-Biometrics

Description:Posting Title: Intern Department /Division: Biometrics Job Type: Intern, May/June-August Location: Cambridge, Fort Washington site Required Education: Currently enrolled in PhD Biostatistics or related field program GPA Requirement: 3.0 GPA Job Description: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated is a global biotechnology company committed to the discovery and development of breakthrough small molecule drugs for serious diseases. The Company's strategy is to commercialize its products both independently and in collaboration with major pharmaceutical companies. Vertex's product pipeline is focused on viral diseases, inflammation, autoimmune diseases, cancer, pain and bacterial infection. Summer Internship Program: The Vertex internship program offers students the opportunity to make a difference in science and medicine. When you join our internship program you should not be surprised to see that our environment is one that is innovative and team oriented, where collaboration is not just a word and we are fearless in everything we do. Students can expect to be challenged, have a summer project plan, meet other interns and feel connected and valued by the Vertex community. Not only will interns learn about their day-to-day tasks through their specific work assignments, but they will interact and have exposure to our organizational leaders and their teams, through a series of “lunch and learn” sessions. Additionally, interns will be given the opportunity to meet managers and mentors in social settings and as well as the opportunity to present their work to the whole company. Be FEARLESS... Join us and help kick start the path to your career! Position Overview: Under the guidance and supervision of biostatistics manager and mentor, the intern will work on an assignment in support of clinical trial design, conduct, and data analysis. The intern will provide regular progress update and prepare report to be presented to Biometrics staff at the completion of the assignment. Key Responsibilities:Perform literature review of statistical methods for (i) dealing with missing data in an intent-to-treat analysis setting, or (ii) analysis of repeated measurements/longitudinal data and using mixed effects models Conduct simulation experiments comparing properties of existing statistical methods for dealing with missing data. Give regular assignment progress to manager and mentor Prepare final report and make presentation to Biometrics staff Minimum Requirements: Biostatistics or related field PhD student currently enrolled in a College/University General Intern Candidate Guidelines: To qualify as an intern at Vertex, you must be currently enrolled in a College/University and have at least finished one year of a Bachelors Degree. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States as Vertex does not sponsor student work visas. No housing or relocation assistance will be provided ~ Apply Now