Intern, Biostatistics

Intern, Biostatistics

Address:

45 Sidney Street

Cambridge, MA, 02139

Blueprint Medicines, a Sanofi company, is a global, fully integrated biopharmaceutical company that invents life-changing medicines. We seek to alleviate human suffering by solving important medical problems in two core focus areas: allergy/inflammation and oncology/hematology. Our approach begins by targeting the root causes of disease, using deep scientific knowledge in our core focus areas and drug discovery expertise across multiple therapeutic modalities. We have a proven track record of success with two approved medicines, including bringing our medicine to patients with systemic mastocytosis (SM) in the U.S. and Europe.

Responsibilities:

In this ~12-week summer program, the intern will work on applied statistics topics related to clinical development. Potential project topics include, but not limited to, clinical trial study designs, clinical data collection, data review and cleaning, and statistical methodologies and considerations typically used in analysis. The intern will summarize and give a short presentation of their work at the conclusion of the internship.

This intern position is for the biostatistics team within the Biostatistics and Data Management department. Projects and responsibilities will be crafted along one or multiple of the following key areas based on interest and business needs:

• Learn about different study designs and considerations in clinical trials based on FDA guidance.
• Learn about how data is collected, processed, reviewed, cleaned, and analyzed in clinical trials, as well as the statistical methodologies used for these analyses.
• Learn about the roles of biostatisticians and their relationships to other roles in the context of clinical development.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a PhD program and have passed the PhD qualification exam in Statistics or Biostatistics from an accredited university.
• Great knowledge of R and/or SAS.

What additional qualifications will make you a stronger candidate?

• Commitment to our Core Values: Patients First, Thoughtfulness, Urgency, Trust, Optimism

Our Summer Internship Program:

Blueprint’s summer internship program is ~12 weeks long. The program is designed to provide students with deep functional expertise within their department and a broad understanding of the life sciences industry. Interns are paired with dedicated mentors for personalized learning and career development guidance. The program includes lunch and learn sessions, networking events, an intern volunteer day, and other networking opportunities. It culminates in a final poster presentation where interns showcase their work.

On-site Expectations and Working Hours: This is a hybrid role with flexibility to occasionally work from home.  We do find that students get the most from our summer internship program by being in our offices and encourage students to work in person as much as possible. Most internship learning & networking events are only offered in person.

• On-site Expectations: The expectation for this role is that the intern will be on-site at 45 Sidney Street, Cambridge MA at least 3 days per week.
• Working Hours: Expected working hours for this role are 8:30AM-5:00PM Monday-Friday, with flexibility at manager discretion as needed.

Dress Code: Blueprint’s offices are a business casual environment. Business casual means attire that is professional but also relaxed, such as slacks or business dress pants, skirts/dresses, khakis, chinos, or dark jeans without holes paired with button-down shirts, sweaters, blouses, or polo shirts and closed-toed shoes. It typically excludes formal suits or very casual clothing such as athletic wear or flip flops.

Summer Internship Program Dates: Tuesday, May 27th – Friday, August 15th

Pay Range: Our summer internships are paid hourly based on class year. The expected pay rate for this role is $35.00 per hour.

Who will my employer be?

You will be employed by Magnit, LLC for all purposes and not Blueprint Medicines. As your employer, Magnit will assign you to provide services to Blueprint as a co-op or intern. Under this arrangement, co-ops and interns will have the opportunity to learn about Blueprint Medicines and gain meaningful hands-on experience. Please note: Co-op and interns are not employees of Blueprint in any way, and do not qualify for participation in Blueprint’s benefit plans. 

Magnit, LLC recognizes the importance of individually held beliefs re: appropriate dress/attire and will reasonably accommodate an employee’s religious beliefs unless the accommodation creates an undue hardship. Those requesting attire accommodation based on religious beliefs should reach out to their Magnit representative.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Affirmative Action

“To do our best work we need different viewpoints. Therefore, we celebrate diversity and embrace inclusion.  As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  We strive to ensure that we maintain a positive and enriching work environment for all.”  For more information on Magnit’s privacy notice, click on privacy notice.

Magnit is a Global industry leader with one simple goal of shaping and delivering the next chapter in workforce management for our employees, clients, suppliers, and partners around the world.

Why Blueprint?

At Blueprint Medicines, we achieve impactful results because of our global crew of compassionate innovators – the Blue Crew. Through authentic relationships and our collective entrepreneurial spirit and action, we are each empowered to take ownership and execute with strategic prioritization. We put trust in our people to break through norms and conventions using their individual strengths and insights, which drives our success.