Internship - Clinical Data Analytics

About the Department

Our Boston Research & Development hub, anchored in the greater Boston area, brings together the best minds in life science innovation. The teams located in facilities in Lexington, Watertown and Cambridge reflect the full R&D continuum, from early research through late-stage clinical development. Here, we are building for the future, creating a distinct R&D community based on collaboration, partnerships, and cutting-edge research across multiple modalities and therapeutic areas. We recognize that improving human health starts here and that patients rely on us. Our greater Boston R&D hub merges biotech speed and agility with large pharmaceutical company quality, resources, and stability, uniting the best of both worlds to develop new medicines for patients.

The Program

At Novo Nordisk, interns will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced industry professionals and gain valuable, hands-on, full-time work experience. For ten weeks, interns will be immersed in the environment of a global pharmaceutical company and contribute to the line of business by providing sustainable and meaningful project work. Our internship program also includes instructor led trainings, a leadership engagement series, and a guided mentorship program to offer professional and personal development. 

Program Start: June 3rd, 2024.

Program End: August 9th, 2024.

Scope of Position

This internship at Novo Nordisk offers you the unique chance to combine your analytical skills with a passion for healthcare, right at the crossroads of clinical data management and data analytics. Here, you'll become an integral part of a team dedicated to ensuring the quality and integrity of data that ultimately fuels life-saving drug development.

You'll unleash your analytical prowess in the realm of data analytics. Powerful statistical tools and visualization techniques will become your weapons of choice as you explore and dissect clinical trial data. You'll be the detective, searching for hidden patterns, trends, and anomalies that could impact study outcomes. Your findings will be translated into compelling presentations and reports, guiding crucial decisions throughout the research journey.

This internship isn't just about tasks and protocols; it's about witnessing firsthand how data becomes the bedrock of medical breakthroughs. You'll gain invaluable mentorship from experienced professionals in both clinical data management and data analytics, and regulatory requirements. You'll be surrounded by a team passionate about scientific progress, driven by a desire to improve lives through innovative drug development.

If you're a detail-oriented individual with a knack for problem-solving and a thirst for knowledge, this internship is tailor-made for you. We're looking for someone with a strong foundation in statistics, biology, computer science, or a related field, someone who possesses excellent communication and data visualization skills. Proficiency in programming languages like SAS, R and/or Python is required, most importantly, we seek someone with a genuine passion for science and a burning desire to make a difference in the healthcare landscape.

This internship is your gateway to a rewarding career in the pharmaceutical industry. You'll gain industry-specific knowledge and skills highly sought after in the field, potentially transitioning into a full-time position upon successful completion. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to be at the forefront of drug discovery, where data becomes the language of hope and healing.

Physical Requirements

0% overnight travel required.

Qualifications

• Must be a current student enrolled or recently graduated (graduation date no earlier than April 2024) at/from an accredited college or university pursuing at least a bachelor’s degree.
• A completed or in progress bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Healthcare or a related discipline preferred.
• Strong academic record with a preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Conscientious self-starter with good organizational skills, project management skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to balance multiple projects and priorities, must be able to multi-task.
• Strong interpersonal communication and ability to collaborate with teams; must effectively operate independently, across functional lines, and with internal customers.
• Demonstrated personal initiative, self-motivation, flexibility, adaptability and willingness to learn.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

At this time, Novo Nordisk is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future would require sponsorship for employment visa status.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.