Intern – Clinical Data Sciences, Biostatistics Innovation
Foster City, CA
Internship, Full-time
Onsite
$19/hr - $55/hr
Intern Level
Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes therapies for critical diseases. As an intern, you will contribute to high-impact projects that advance the company's mission while gaining real-world experience in an innovative organization. Responsibilities include evaluating innovative ideas for clinical trial design, developing statistical methodologies, and sharing findings with colleagues.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates an innovative idea to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of clinical trial design or analysis
- Develops and applies novel statistical methodology to implement the innovative idea
- Performs simulations or analyses to demonstrate the advantages and disadvantages of the method and idea
- Works collaboratively with other colleagues, as applicable, during design, evaluation, and/or implementation of the idea
- Share findings both internally within department to benefit other statisticians, or potentially write a manuscript to publish the results externally
- Showcase your work with a final presentation (PPT) near the conclusion of your internship
Qualification
Required
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must have a minimum GPA of 2.8
- Authorized to work in the United States without Sponsorship now or in the future or CPT/OPT through your University.
- Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. based university or college enrolled full-time in the Fall Semester at an accredited university/college after the completion of the internship
- Must be a Rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in undergrad or a Graduate or Doctoral Student
- Must be able to complete a 10-12 consecutive week internship between May and August
- Must be able to relocate if necessary and work at the designated site for the duration of the internship
Preferred
- Preferred Degree qualification: Currently enrolled in an accredit PhD program
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite
- Ability to identify issues and seek solutions
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and diversity in the workplace
- Efficient, organized, and able to handle short timelines in a fast-paced environment
- Possess a strong understanding of statistical theory and methodologies
- Proficient in using R to conduct simulations and developing packages
- Familiarity with clinical trials and drug development
Benefits
- Paid company holidays
- Sick time
- Housing stipends for eligible employees