Quick Summary
About the Role: Data Visualization and Application Development Internship (Summer 2026)
This is a 12-week internship opportunity running from June through August 2026. Resume review will commence in February 2026.
The Data Visualization and Application Development (DVAD) group, part of Quantitative Sciences & Development Operations (QSDO), develops custom tools essential for supporting clinical trials. This team manages extensive operational data collected from various internal applications, including project assignments, programming resourcing, invoicing, and project milestones.
What You’ll Do: Data Science & Visualization Responsibilities
As a Data Visualization Intern, your responsibilities will include:
- Integrating data from multiple internal sources.
- Analyzing complex datasets to identify patterns and insights.
- Creating visualizations and dashboards for scientific or operational use.
- Utilizing programming tools (SQL, SAS/R, Python) for data processing.
- Collaborating closely with biostatistics, programming, and analytics teams.
Example projects may include:
- Integrating multiple operational datasets to build a visualization dashboard highlighting trends and insights.
- Developing an interactive analysis or visualization tool to support decision-making across clinical or programming teams.
Who You Are: Required Skills & Experience
- Experience manipulating and analyzing complex data from various sources to highlight patterns and relationships.
- Proficient in relational database structures and, ideally, SQL programming.
- Proficient in a statistical programming language such as SAS® or R.
- Proficient in a scripting language such as Python, PHP, PERL, or bash.
- Basic understanding of Applied Machine Learning techniques (e.g., linear regression, random forest, clustering).
- Experience or familiarity with visualization tools (e.g., Power-BI, Splunk).
- Strong critical thinking, technical, and analytical abilities.
- Strong verbal and visual communication skills.
- Strong desire to learn and motivation to complete projects.
- Ability to cultivate relationships with various functional groups.
Internship Eligibility Criteria
To participate in the Biogen Internship or Co-op Program, students must meet the following criteria:
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
- At least 18 years of age prior to the scheduled start date.
- Currently enrolled in an accredited community college, college, university, or skills program/apprenticeship.
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Programming, or Information Technology.
Additional Information
Job Level: Internship
The base compensation range for this role is: $23.00-$29.00 per hour.
The actual hourly wage offered will be determined by the candidate’s current academic level and degree candidacy (including Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, JD, MD, PhD, and MBA programs) and will comply with local minimum wage requirements specific to the job location.
Biogen offers educational employees a range of benefits, including:
- Company paid holidays
- Commuter benefits
- Employee Resource Groups participation
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
Why Biogen?
We are a global team committed to excellence and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we offer the stability and resources of an established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions drive significant impact. Our team consists of talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and skill expansion. We work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role being vital to our mission: Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
Biogen is dedicated to building a culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities and patients we serve. We recognize that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives strengthen our company and foster innovation, ensuring every employee feels empowered and inspired.
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.