Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. is a global biotechnology company focused on translating genetic discoveries into new medicines. The intern will work closely with senior members of the Statistical Science function, gaining hands-on experience in innovative statistical methodologies applied to real clinical study design and data analysis over the course of a 10-12 week summer internship.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with senior members of the Statistical Science function on research and application of Bayesian mixed effect models for clinical data
- Explore approaches for historical data augmentation in trial settings
- Work on seamless Phase 2/3 design including sample size re-estimation and alpha adjustment, run simulation to assess statistical operating characteristics of a seamless design
- Have opportunities to gain hands-on experience in innovative statistical methodologies applied to real clinical study design and data analysis
- Present project achievements to the Statistical Science function at the end of the summer
Skills
- Proficiency in SAS, and/or R, and/or Python
- Solid understanding of Bayesian methods and mixed-effects modelling
- Knowledge of historical data augmentation and adaptive or seamless trial design (sample size re-estimation, alpha adjustment)
- Strong ability to conduct methodological research, strong problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively
- PhD candidate in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field
- 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
- Strong knowledge of Bayesian methods, mixed effect models, and adaptive design
- Familiarity with sample size re-estimation and alpha adjustment preferred
Benefits
- 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
Company Overview
Founded in 1997, BioMarin is a global biotechnology company dedicated to transforming lives through genetic discovery. It was founded in 1997, and is headquartered in San Rafael, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.biomarin.com.
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