Summer 2020 Intern Clinical Epidemiology

The Vertex Summer Intern Program offers students the opportunity to learn about the pharmaceutical industry from a hands-on perspective. You will be working closely with and learning from some of the brightest people in the industry. 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" is in everything we do. Students can expect to be challenged by their summer project plan, connect with other interns, and feel 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 Professional Development Workshops.

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Intern Program: (May/ June – August 2020), Full Time, 40 Hours/Week

Job Posting Description:

The Clinical Epidemiology group supports the product development via contextualizing and evaluating safety events throughout product lifecycle using epidemiological techniques. This intern will focus on epidemiological research projects supporting the company’s portfolio of products throughout the development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities: -Perform and author literature reviews on epidemiology of indications and potential safety signals - Assist with the daily activities related to post-approval regulatory studies including review of data, study reports, protocols, and statistical analysis plans. -Contribute to regulatory documents such as Risk Management Plans (RMPs) and Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSURs) - Present and write up research professionally - Shadow product lead epidemiologists to learn the critical role and responsibility of epidemiology in biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry

Minimum Qualifications: • Candidate must be enrolled in a graduate-level degree program leading to a MS/MPH or PhD (preferred) in Epidemiology or Pharmacoepidemiology • Completed at least two full years of graduate studies • Minimum GPA 3.5 • Legally authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications: - Preferred candidate enrolled in an advanced degree program - Excellent analytical/problem-solving skills and research experience - Good knowledge about biological science/medical science - Strong written and verbal communication skills