Statistics & Decision Sciences Summer Interns 2027
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
Summary
Statistics & Decision Sciences (SDS) is part of Global Development and partners across multidisciplinary teams to apply statistical reasoning, data science, and computing solutions to drug-development decisions.
Job description
Students will have the opportunity to work with practicing statisticians and computing science specialists and to learn about practical, applied statistical needs and solutions specific to clinical or nonclinical pharmaceutical industry settings.
In this role, students will make meaningful contributions to diverse Research & Development programs in immunology, oncology, neuroscience, cardiopulmonary or across the portfolio.
They will support work across the drug development lifecycle - from drug discovery through Phase 2 and 3 clinical studies and pharmaceutical manufacturing - through activities such as data preparation, graphical data exploration, data visualization, statistical modeling and analysis, reproducible analytics, report writing, and development of computer programs or software applications that support study design and statistical analyses.
Additional opportunities may include designing experiments, conducting simulations to evaluate and optimize study designs, and contributing to statistical methodology development.
Each intern will complete one or more defined projects with guidance from experienced statisticians or computing scientists and participate in mentoring, networking, and professional-development activities.
Requirements
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States, as Permanent Residents or United States Citizens, and not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1-B or Green Card) at the time of application or in the future.
- Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college/university (not necessarily taking classes) and pursuing an MS, PhD, or equivalent graduate degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related quantitative discipline.
- Candidates must be available to work 10-12 weeks from May – August 2027.
- Candidates must have the ability to work full-time (40 hours per week) during the internship program.
- Minimum G.P.A. of 3.0
- Ability to apply statistical reasoning to complex scientific problems and clearly communicate analytical findings
- Proficient in using R, Python, or related tools for statistical analysis, simulation, data visualization, or application development
- Foundational knowledge of machine learning, artificial intelligence, or generative AI concepts and their application to quantitative research
- Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills
- Detail-oriented, highly organized and able to balance multiple tasks while delivering results
- Ability to work individually (independently) as well as on a team.
- Proven leadership/participation with campus programs and/or community service activities
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Sick time
- Pension
- Housing stipend
Company overview
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is the pharmaceutical division of Johnson & Johnson, leading the way in medical innovation with a relentless focus on bringing transformational treatments to patients worldwide. The company applies rigorous science and compassion to address the most complex diseases of our time, developing groundbreaking medicines across key therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and cardiopulmonary medicine. With deep expertise and global reach, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine reimagines how devastating diseases are treated and cured, delivering hope and better care for millions of patients and their families. The organization pioneers the path from laboratory research to clinical application, championing patients every step of the way while maintaining an unwavering commitment to scientific excellence and patient-centered innovation.