At Biogen, our mission is clear - we are pioneers in neuroscience. Biogen discovers, develops, and delivers worldwide innovative therapies for people living with serious neurological and neurodegenerative diseases. Together, our employees create, commercialize, and manufacture transformative therapies for our patient population. 

We at Biogen are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients who we serve. We are focused on strengthening our foundation to advance our overall Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) strategy and, most importantly, ensure all our employees feel included.

As an intern or co-op at Biogen, you can expect to be placed on a real project, under the guidance of experienced professionals and subject matter experts who are invested in your career and academic growth. We also ensure that you have plenty of opportunities to build your network, learn more about our organization through weekly lunch and learns led by leaders from across the company, and join us for several fun events.

This application is for a 6-month student role from January - June 2023. Resume review begins in October 2022.

The co-op student will be a fully integrated member of the Medical Science Team within Biogen Digital Health (BDH), a global unit of Biogen formed in March 2021.  We are a highly cross-functional team who works closely with the BDH Science and Solutions Teams as well as the Biogen Medical Affairs Teams at the global and local level.  BDH aspires to transform patients’ lives and Biogen by making personalized and digital medicine in neuroscience a reality.

Position Description

As a co-op, you will work with the BDH Medical Science Team, in collaboration with key stakeholders (both internal and external), to support a number of medical affairs activities led by BDH with a focus on strategy and execution of medical education and engagement activities at 2023 scientific conferences.  You will also support scientific communications strategy for BDH programs, scientific communications deliverables, and medical training activities. In this position, you will gain an introduction to medical affairs and core medical affairs activities in the unique context of diverse digital health programs.  Example projects may include:

• Multiple activities associated with execution of satellite symposia at scientific congresses (i.e. developing strategy & content, operations, communication & engagement plan)
• Developing scientific communications materials (i.e. medical briefs, narratives, slide decks containing presented or published data)
• Developing assets for display in the Biogen medical booth at scientific conferences
• Working with key stakeholders to shape and execute scientific communications strategy

• Interest in a potential career in industry and a fast-paced work environment
• Talent in relationship-building and working collaboratively
• Aptitude for gathering, interpreting, and communicating complex, scientific information
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, project management and execution skills
• Demonstrated leadership and/or teaching experience
• Experience in neuroscience, digital health, and related fields beneficial but not required. 
• Data science literacy beneficial but not required.

To participate in the Biogen Internship Program, students must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• At least 18 years of age prior to the scheduled start date
• Be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university

Education

Currently pursuing a PharmD or Master’s degree or PhD in life sciences, physical sciences, engineering, mathematics, or related fields.  Experience in neuroscience, digital health, and related fields beneficial but not required.  Data science literacy beneficial but not required.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.