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Join us as a statistics trainee to help advance the future of health – and follow a career with purpose.
Imagine The Breakthroughs We’ll Make Together
At Johnson & Johnson, we use technology and the power of teamwork to discover new ways to prevent and overcome the world’s the most significant healthcare challenges. Our Corporate, Consumer Health, Medical Devices, and Pharmaceutical teams leverage data, real-world insights, and creative minds to make life-changing healthcare products and medicines. We're disrupting outdated healthcare ecosystems and infusing them with transformative ideas to help people thrive throughout every stage of their lives. With a reach of more than a billion people every day, there’s no limit to the impact you can make here. Are you ready to reimagine healthcare?
Pharmaceuticals: Stop Diseases in their Tracks
Johnson & Johnson’s impact in Pharma is delivered through our Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies. These ground-breaking teams focus on preventing and curing the most devastating diseases, while shortening the time it takes for medicines to reach those in need. Our passion is driving us to invent many more new health solutions and to innovate in fields where we can make the biggest difference.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Janssen Research & Development as part of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies is recruiting for Statistics & Decision Sciences (SDS) Summer Intern to be supervised by Janssen staff based in our Beerse (BE), Leiden (NL), High Wycombe (GB), Prague (CZ), Neuss (DE) and Allschwil (CH) locations. Virtual internships may be needed according to public health governance and will be accommodated. SDS is part of an organization called Global development, within Janssen Research & Development.
Up to four summer internships are available for students working towards a PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a similar field. Students will have the opportunity to work with practicing statisticians and to learn about statistical applications specific to the pharmaceutical industry. In turn, this project will contribute to the further professional development of the student and it will provide Janssen an opportunity to evaluate the student's potential for future employment.
In this role, students will be involved in supporting Research and Development in areas that range from Drug Discovery through to confirmatory clinical studies. This work may include data preparation, data exploration using graphical and analytical tools, statistical model building and analyses, report writing and preparation of publication drafts. To perform statistical analyses, writing of computer programs using popular packages and software applications will be employed. Other activities may include designing experiments, conducting simulations to evaluate optimal designs, and participation in methodological development.
Qualifications
- You are legally authorized to work permanently in the European Union or UK and not require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future.
- Be enrolled in an accredited European college/university pursuing the following degrees: PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related field. In exceptional cases, the students in final phase of their MSc. studies could be considered.
- Be available to work full-time for 10-12 weeks (may depend on country specific internship requirements) during period of 1st June till 30th September
- Proven abilities to communicate well and coordinate with mentors/supervisors are required. Original thinking and leadership skills will be appreciated.
- Proficiency in R is preferred.
- Proficiency in both written and spoken English is required.
- Candidates must be focused, highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks.
- Candidates must have the ability to work individually (independently) as well as on a team.
You Belong at Johnson & Johnson
For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.
We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences.
That is why we in EMEA are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong.”
Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
At Johnson & Johnson, we’re on a mission to change the trajectory of health for humanity. That starts by creating the world’s healthiest workforce. Through cutting-edge programs and policies, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our employees and the ones they love. As such, depending on location and subject to local legislation, candidates offered employment may be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or, in certain countries, secure an approved accommodation prior to the commencement of employment to support the well-being of our employees, their families and the communities in which we live and work. If you are invited to interview for the position, your recruiter will advise on the vaccine requirement status in your geographic location.
