Global Epidemiology Intern

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Job Title: Epidemiology intern (2 positions available)

Location: Basel Campus (Allschwil), Switzerland

Start: September 1st / October 1st

Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking 2 epidemiology interns to join our team located in Switzerland.

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.

Join us to advance the future of human health and take the first steps toward building a career with a purpose.

Position(s) Overview - Tasks & Responsibilities:

Review of literature and other sources (i.e., incidence and prevalence) for a given cancer tumor type (s).   Lead the literature review in a step-by-step approach including AI based tools.  Contribute to and align epidemiology sections of varied regulatory documents in the drug development process.

Fit-for-use Real-world data (RWD) identification in internal & external sources and networks, feasibility assessment and / or analysis of secondary RW data (e.g. European RWD networks, US health insurance claims, electronic health record, cancer registry data etc.).  Across varied therapeutic areas such as oncology, immunology and neuroscience, the project may include:

• Definition of phenotypes, cohorts and work with other analysts, and use of in-house standardized tools for analysis of federated RW data.

• Continued development of AI based RWD search and repository tools

The intern(s) will work with other epidemiologists & analysts within the department and will be involved in the discussions to help contextualize and interpret the findings. The intern will also have an opportunity to participate in other department events (e.g., educational webinars, team meetings, networking, etc.).

Qualifications - Education and Experience:

• Masters or PhD in epidemiology, public health, or a related field.

   

Qualifications - Skills:

• Good experience in review of literature

• Experience in the analysis of secondary real-world data

• Good understanding of epidemiology study designs and analytical methods

• Experience in the use of AI tools

• Strong interest in oncology, immunology or neuroscience research

• Strong interest in pharmaceutical research

• Has good communication, collaboration, and networking skill.

• Has good presentation skills; fluent oral and written English

• Switzerland working permit valid until February 2027 mandatory  

Our Offering:

• 3 to 4 months full time internship in an international healthcare company to grow your professional experience,

• start date Summer / Autumn 2027

• Great team and excellent sense of belonging

• Johnson and Johnson Flexible working arrangement, 3 days on-site minimum

• Many attractive benefits to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

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