Co-op, Market Research & Insights
Biogen
Summary
This application is for a 6-month student role from January - June 2027. Resume review begins in October 2026.
Job description
About the Role
This application is for a 6-month student role from January - June 2027. Resume review begins in October 2026.
The US Integrated Analytics & Insights (II&A) are thought-partners responsible for understanding therapeutic area and brand performance by leveraging structured and unstructured data to generate actionable insights, inform strategy and customer understanding, and execute projects. The co-op will play a critical partnership role within the US Rare Disease team.
What You'll Do
The co-op will be a member of our Decision Sciences team - specifically under the Insights and Analytics function. The team is a direct partner with our rare disease therapeutic area. We partner with a variety of stakeholders (Brand Marketing, Field Execution, Advanced Analytics & Omnichannel, Patient Services) to build integrated US business insights and enable a culture of data-driven decision making with high quality and impactful analysis.
- Serve as key strategic thought partner for the US Brand team
- Collect, interpret and synthesize insights to generate actionable recommendations to Brand team
- Collaborate with cross-functional insights partners to support delivery of US brand leadership needs
Example projects may include:
- Manage patient or HCP market research projects end to end including defining the business need, requesting proposals from vendors, advising on research sample, monitoring field and designing read out plans
- Integrate clinical, patient and scientific data and secondary datasets to address key business questions related to commercial products and operational data
- Support monthly business review, brand performance measurement and review
Who You Are
- Experience in life science, marketing, technology or analytics preferred
- Digital savvy, strategic thinker with a passion for improving the patient and customer experience
- Adaptive and iterative work style with a tolerance for ambiguity & navigating complex challenges
- Strong analytics and problem-solving skills
- Established record of achievement and leadership
- Great communication skills in presentations, facilitation and written summary reports and the ability to interact well with all levels of management
- Process and result-oriented
- Genuinely curious, expansive thinker and immersive learner
To participate in the Biogen Internship or Co-op Program, students must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
- At least 18 years of age prior to the scheduled start date.
- Be currently enrolled in an accredited community college, college, university or skills program/apprenticeship.
Education Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Master's or PhD
- Major/Field of Study: Communications, Market Research, Project Management, Management, Business Analytics
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Master's or PhD
- Major/Field of Study: Communications, Market Research, Project Management, Management, Business Analytics
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
- At least 18 years of age prior to the scheduled start date
- Be currently enrolled in an accredited community college, college, university or skills program/apprenticeship
- Experience in life science, marketing, technology or analytics preferred
- Strong analytics and problem-solving skills
- Great communication skills in presentations, facilitation and written summary reports
- Established record of achievement and leadership
Benefits
- Company paid holidays
- Commuter benefits
- Employee Resource Groups participation
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
Company overview
Founded in 1978, Biogen is a leading global biotechnology company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for serious neurological and neurodegenerative diseases. As one of the oldest independent biotechnology companies in the United States, Biogen has established itself as a pioneer in neuroscience, focusing on difficult-to-treat conditions where few or no treatment options exist. The company's portfolio includes groundbreaking treatments for multiple sclerosis, spinal muscular atrophy, Alzheimer's disease, ALS, and Friedreich's ataxia. With approximately 7,000 employees worldwide, Biogen operates through a global network that includes research and development hubs in Cambridge, Research Triangle Park in North Carolina, and South San Francisco, along with world-class manufacturing facilities in the United States and Switzerland. The company's commitment to scientific innovation is demonstrated by its Nobel Prize-winning founders and its receipt of the U.S. National Medal of Technology and Innovation. Biogen's patient-centric approach drives its mission to deliver transformative medicines that improve lives while creating sustainable value for shareholders and communities.