Summer Intern position for:  Statistical Science Intern

Location: London, 10 Bloomsbury Way, WC1A 2SL

BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.
Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.
Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.
From research and discovery to post-market clinical development, our WWRD engine involves all bench and clinical research and the associated groups that support those endeavors. Our teams work on developing first-in-class and best-in-class therapeutics that provide meaningful advances to patients who live with genetic diseases.

Summary Description

The BioMarin internship programme will enable students to gain valuable experience and knowledge of the processes and systems within BioMarin, whilst gaining an insight into the pharmaceutical/biotech industry. The internship programme will start on Monday 2nd June 2025 – 22nd August 2025 lasting 12 weeks in our central London Office.
Interview process will take place from 3^rd March.
The candidate will be working at the London office with the Data Science team consisting of statisticians/programmers and data managers. They will have the opportunity to be involved in the project work in order to get some hands-on experience. In addition, they will have exposure to other areas of drug development.
The candidate will have their own project to work on which will involve analysis of data and writing up a report/ slide presentation. They will be expected to present the results of the analyses to various internal groups at BioMarin.

Candidate Eligibility

Students who are currently in the last year of their undergraduate degree in Mathematics/ Statistics or students who are studying for a Masters or have completed their Masters in the past year in statistics.

Responsibilities

• Participate in ongoing statistical tasks with goal to have an introduction to the work required of a statistician working in pharmaceutical industry. This would involve producing statistical outputs and documents / reviewing statistical outputs and documents.
• Attend teleconference calls with colleagues in both EU and North America (West Coast).
• Completing a report on an agreed upon statistical topic relative to the clinical development at BioMarin. Presentation of results to BioMarin Data Science group.

Requirements

• Strong programming skills with either experience using SAS or R but with capacity to come up to speed using SAS for the project work
• Presence at the Biomarin London office Monday to Friday reporting to the Biomarin Data Science Lead for the project assigned.
• Student must be comfortable to work both with the team and for other tasks in a more autonomous fashion
• Good communication/presentation skills in English (spoken and written).
• Capable of doing a thorough bibliographical review on the chosen topic to be summarized in the report.

Experience 

• Using the standard IT packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams
• A strong statistical background particularly in the area of inferential statistics
• Some understanding of clinical development in the pharmaceutical industry
• Applied statistical experience through university projects.

Personal Qualities

• Teamwork and collaboration with others: Friendly, communicative and helpful nature
• Attention to detail: Ensure project work meets the relevant standards e.g. materials are proofread, with correct documentation
• Good organizational skills
• Self-motivated

To apply please email your covering letter and CV to hremea@bmrn.com.

Closing Date: 24^th February 2025

Note:  This description is not intended to be all-inclusive or a limitation of the duties of the position.  It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.