Intern Pharmacovigilance

This application is for a 12week internship role from June August 2025. Resume review begins in January 2025. 

Biogens West Coast Hub is specifically focused on transforming the lives of patients with severe immunemediated diseases by developing novel targeted therapies with outsized clinical impact faster. Pharmacovigilance (PV) team plays a critical role in supporting our commitment to transform patient lives by focusing on patient safety compliance and continuous improvement.  

We are seeking a highly motivated intern that has an interest in Pharmacovigilance (PV) in the R&D environment within the biotech/pharma industry. This position provides an opportunity for inquisitive students to get hands on experience and working knowledge of PV regulations and guidance in a fastpaced environment.  

You will work within PV team to support areas including but not limited to Individual Case Safety Report (ICSR) Case Processing Oversight Clinical Trial Safety and aggregate safety reports. You will support the teams efforts for process improvement and inspection readiness. You will also perform adhoc assistance as they arise throughout the internship. 

The key learning objective is for you to become familiar with principles of PV and understand the operational and oversight aspects required for an organization to be in compliance with global PV regulations and guidance.  

Position Description 

• Actively participate in team meetings and assist with meeting minutes if needed   
• Support PV project resolve pending action items and track their status  
• Support the review of PV compliance metrics and the quality review of ICSRs 
• Support the authoring and revision of controlled documents 
• Evaluate and pilot innovative approaches to drive efficiency and performance. 

Qualifications :

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications including Excel SharePoint Power Point Word MS Teams 
• Strong organization skills to manage multiple priorities 
• Team player who desires to collaborate with pharmacovigilance and cross functional team members 
• Excellent written and verbal communication 
• Willingness to learn be mentored and improve 

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 community college college or university 
• Must be an active student in good academic standing  
• Must be available to work fulltime for the entire duration of the program 

Education 

• Completed Bachelors degree required with major or minor in biological nursing pharmacy regulatory science or other relevant healthcare or life science discipline  
• Students in Advanced Degree programs (M.S. Ph.D. MPH NP PharmD etc.) in healthcare or life science discipline preferred with a graduation date no earlier than August 2025.

Location 

• This role can be hybrid in Cambridge MA or remote.

Additional Information :

Why Biogen

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence and a pioneering spirit. As a midsized biotechnology company we provide the stability and resources of a wellestablished business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning growth and expanding their skills. Above all we work together to deliver lifechanging medicines with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

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 EVerify Employer in the United States.