Intern, Global Medical Affairs, Real World Evidence at BioSpace

/PROJECT: The intern in the Real World Evidence group will work closely with members of the Real World Evidence team within the Integrated Evidence Function to understand epidemiologic data on potential patient populations, as well as assisting on the communication of research findings from burden of illness studies.Specific responsibilities and projects are expected to include:

• Perform literature reviews and critically appraise existing epidemiology evidence to improve disease understanding and support understanding potential treatable populations. Work will include synthesis of literature on: incidence, prevalence, natural history disease course, burden of illness, treatment patterns, co-morbidities, co-medications, outcomes measures, phenotypes, biomarkers and unmet need, and their variations across demographics and geographies.
• Assist with interpretation of study results, creation of data displays, and draft study report(s) to communicate research findings from analyses of disease registries and databases.
  
  
  

Required Skills:

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Ability to balance priorities and handle multiple tasks through careful planning
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate scientific evidence to peers
• Experience conducting reviews of scientific literature
  
  
  

Desired Skills:

• Experience in the epidemiology of rare diseases or genetic epidemiology a benefit, but not required
• Experience analyzing and interpreting epidemiologic data
  
  
  

Qualifications/Eligibility:

• Studying towards, or recently completed, a Master’s degree or PhD in Epidemiology or Public Health with an interest in understanding the role of real world evidence in a pharmaceutical/biotechnology setting.
• Must be available to work full time, 40 hours a week.
• Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. based university or college and enrolled in the fall term after the completion of the internship OR have graduated within 1 year of the start of the program.
• Must be able to relocate if necessary and work at the designated site for the duration of the internship for on-site, hybrid roles. Some positions will be open to remote interns, but employee must be within United States borders.
  
  
  

Benefits of a BioMarin Internship:

• Paid hourly wage, paid company holidays, and sick time
• Apply skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to on-the-job experiences
• Comprehensive, value-added project(s)
• Develop skills specific to your major.
• Opportunities for professional development by building relationships and learning about other parts of the business.
• Participate in company all hands meetings, monthly community lunches
• Corporate office amenities such as: 24/7 on-site gym, coffee truck, snacks
• Access to Employee Resource Groups
  
  
  

Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. In the U.S., the salary range for this position is $32 to $50 per hour , which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.