About Biogen: 

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.  

Summary 

This application is for a 6-month student role from July - December 2024. Resume review begins in January 2024. 

In this role, you will support the Biologics and Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products process and analytical development teams. This team is responsible for product development for all large molecules within Biogen’s pipeline and our data is used in regulatory filings.  

Position Description 

Process and analytical data are generated from a wide range of sources and data access and visualization can be tedious and limited. Automated, high-throughput instruments stand to increase the rate of data generation and present challenges in organizing and analyzing experiment outputs. The goal of this project is to build automated workflow solutions to decrease workflow complexity, introduce standardization and increase data accessibility to drive decision-making in both analytical and process development applications.  

Responsibilities will include:  

1. Data Cleaning and Preprocessing: 

   1. Utilize R programming to clean and preprocess datasets for analysis. 

   2. Perform data validation and ensure data integrity throughout the process. 

2. Analysis: 

   1. Develop and implement statistical models using R to derive insights from data. 

   2. Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and correlations. 

3. Visualization and Reporting: 

   1. Create visual representations of data using R packages for effective communication of findings. 

   2. Assist in generating reports and presentations summarizing analysis results. 

4. Collaboration: 

   1. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and contribute R coding expertise. 

   2. Provide support in troubleshooting coding issues and optimizing existing R scripts. 

5. Documentation: 

   1. Document code, methodologies, and procedures followed for future reference. 

This project will include education on lab practices and process and analytical workflows to guide script and application development. A successful project would deliver scripts and R applications for data management and high-throughput experiment workflows, as well as documentation for how to maintain the workflows in the future. Project deliverables will be implemented to improve workflow efficiency. 

Example projects may include: 

• Curating legacy data and building R applications for entry into databases and that interface with those databases and have flexible structures based on report type.  

• Integration of data/database entries with data visualization platforms.  

• Integration of legacy systems into an application for experiment setup, data collation, and analysis in high-throughput process development with automated liquid handlers. 

Qualifications: 

Proficiency in R and Shiny programming language. 

Strong understanding of data manipulation and visualization techniques. 

Experience with data analysis software such as MATLAB.  

Familiarity with automated liquid handling equipment is a plus. 

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment. 

Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 

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 

Bachelors and Masters in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field. 

Why Biogen?

Our mission to find therapies for neurological and rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry and this shared purpose is what connects us as a team. We work together to overcome obstacles and to follow the science. We are resilient as we strive to make an impact on our patients’ lives and on changing the course of medicine. Together, we pioneer. Together, we thrive.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.