2027 Summer Intern Statistical Methodology Cambridge MA
Sanofi
Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Summer Intern to join our Statistical Methodology team.
Job description
About the Job
We are seeking a highly motivated Summer Intern to join our Statistical Methodology team.
Main Responsibilities
- Literature review & methodology research — Survey recent advances in statistical methods for oncology trials, including survival analysis, estimands, adaptive designs, and emerging methodology such as Prediction-Powered Inference (PPI), machine learning, etc.
- Simulation studies — Design and implement simulation studies in R and/or SAS to evaluate the operating characteristics of novel statistical methods (Type I error, power, bias, coverage)
- Documentation & reporting — Prepare statistical methodology documentation or paper and present a final deliverable (slide deck + technical memo) summarizing literature review, case study insight, simulation findings, and methodology exploration.
Basic Qualifications
- Currently enrolled and pursuing a PhD program in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related field.
- Must be permanently authorized to work in the U.S. and not require sponsorship of an employment visa (e.g., H-1B or green card) at the time of application or in the future.
- Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university throughout the duration of the co-op/internship.
- Must be able to relocate to the office location and work 40hrs/week, Monday to Friday for the full duration of the co-op/internship.
Preferred Qualifications
- Completion of at least 3 years of doctoral-level coursework
- Experience with and proficient in R and/or SAS programming
- Prior coursework or research experience in oncology or clinical trials
- Experience with adaptive trial designs (seamless, platform, basket/umbrella trials)
- Familiarity with machine learning methods and their application to clinical data
- Knowledge of emerging methods such as Prediction-Powered Inference (PPI), Bayesian adaptive designs, or causal inference
- Prior internship or research experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry
- Strong communication skills and ability to synthesize technical content
- Self-motivated, collaborative, and intellectually curious
Requirements
- Currently enrolled and pursuing a PhD program in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related field
- Must be permanently authorized to work in the U.S. and not require sponsorship of an employment visa at the time of application or in the future
- Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university throughout the duration of the co-op/internship
- Must be able to relocate to the office location and work 40hrs/week, Monday to Friday for the full duration of the co-op/internship
- Completion of at least 3 years of doctoral-level coursework
- Experience with and proficient in R and/or SAS programming
- Prior coursework or research experience in oncology or clinical trials
- Experience with adaptive trial designs
- Familiarity with machine learning methods and their application to clinical data
- Knowledge of emerging methods such as Prediction-Powered Inference (PPI), Bayesian adaptive designs, or causal inference
- Prior internship or research experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry
- Strong communication skills and ability to synthesize technical content
- Self-motivated, collaborative, and intellectually curious
Benefits
- Mentoring & Guidance
- Internship Programs
- Continuous Learning
- Latest Tools & Digital Innovation
Company overview
Sanofi is a French multinational pharmaceutical and healthcare company headquartered in Paris, France. Founded in 1973, the company has grown through strategic mergers and acquisitions to become one of the world's leading pharmaceutical corporations. Sanofi operates as an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people's lives through breakthrough science. The company's portfolio spans seven major therapeutic areas including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, oncology, immunology, rare diseases, neurology, and vaccines. Through its subsidiary Sanofi Pasteur, it is the world's largest producer of vaccines. Sanofi employs over 84,000 people across more than 100 countries and maintains a significant presence in both developed and emerging markets. The company's innovative pipeline focuses on advancing precision medicines and biologics while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical business practices. Sanofi's mission centers on chasing the miracles of science to deliver transformative healthcare solutions globally.