At Biogen, our mission is clear - we are pioneers in neuroscience. Biogen discovers, develops, and delivers worldwide innovative therapies for people living with serious neurological and neurodegenerative diseases. Together, our employees create, commercialize, and manufacture transformative therapies for our patient population.

We at Biogen are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients who we serve. We are focused on strengthening our foundation to advance our overall Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) strategy and, most importantly, ensure all our employees feel included.

As an intern or co-op at Biogen, you can expect to be placed on a real project, under the guidance of experienced professionals and subject matter experts who are invested in your career and academic growth. We also ensure that you have plenty of opportunities to build your network, learn more about our organization through weekly lunch and learns led by leaders from across the company, and join us for several fun events.

This application is for a 6-month student role from July - December 2023. Resume review begins in January 2023.

Technical Product Complaints (TPC) is part of the Commercial Quality department and is responsible for reporting, investigating, and solving deficiencies related to labeling, strength, purity, stability, durability, reliability, effectiveness, performance, or quality of a Biogen product, or a possible failure of the product to meet any of its specifications. The overall goal is to ensure patient safety and improve product quality.

Position Description

The Co-Op aims to support TPC core activities and post-production data activities related to European Union Medical Device Regulation and/or Known issue characterization. The following are tasks to be completed:

• Train on applicable procedures and maintain current training
• Learn about TPC and other adjacent groups
• Perform gap assessments on post-production activities
• Collaborate with internal and cross functional stakeholders
• Address issues identified in the gap assessments
• Document and implement into TPC procedures and processes

The ideal candidate should be:

• Eager to learn and be open to collaborate with TPC group members and the broader cross functional groups
• Technologically savvy with some level of understanding about Biopharmaceutical industry
• Preferably have knowledge of industry specific quality & regulatory requirements
• Highly motivated, able to work independently as well as part of team
• Self-starter with ability to take the initiative and drive processes
• Strong multi-tasking, problem solving skills and necessary persistence to work around “road blocks”
• Microsoft Suite experience with an emphasis on Excel to manage large amount of data quickly and efficiently
• Programming abilities is a plus

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 college or university

Education

Pursuing Bachelor or Master in Life Science, Computer Science or related areas.

Location

Cambridge, MA

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Why Biogen?

Our mission to find therapies for neurological and rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry and this shared purpose is what connects us as a team. We work together to overcome obstacles and to follow the science. We are resilient as we strive to make an impact on our patients’ lives and on changing the course of medicine. Together, we pioneer. Together, we thrive.

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 E-Verify Employer in the United States.