Intern, Global Safety Epidemiology, Infectious Rare Disease (Biotech)

Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States; 70% in-office work model. Full-time summer internship from June 7, 2027 to August 20, 2027; candidates must be available for the entire program. Candidates must already hold U.S. work authorization and maintain it without future sponsorship.

Salary: $20.00–$60.00 per hour. An annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or equity award may be available subject to eligibility and performance.

Company

hirify.global develops an mRNA technology platform and medicines in a biopharmaceutical environment.

What you will do

• Gain exposure to epidemiology’s role in pharmacovigilance across the development lifecycle.
• Conduct epidemiologic research to contextualize and evaluate safety signals, important potential risks, and special populations such as pregnant women.
• Contribute to evidence generation and synthesis for vaccine safety monitoring in key global markets outside the US.
• Participate in cross-functional signal detection, validation, and evaluation workflows.
• Work with Clinical Safety and Pharmacovigilance, Real-World Evidence Analytics, Medical Affairs, Health Economics & Outcomes Research, and Clinical Development.
• Lead and present findings from an epidemiologic project relevant to safety monitoring, such as characterizing the incidence of safety topics of interest.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a PhD or ScD program in Epidemiology or a closely related discipline.
• Strong background in epidemiology and biostatistics.
• Experience with SAS or R.
• U.S. work authorization is required, and candidates must be able to maintain that status without future immigration sponsorship.
• Availability for the entire internship period from June 7, 2027 to August 20, 2027.

Nice to have

• Interest in vaccine development, pharmacoepidemiologic methods, pharmacovigilance, and data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work in a team, adapt under pressure, and proactively solve problems.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance.
• Desire to contribute to a high-growth, transformational company with Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative values.

Culture & Benefits

• 70/30 work model with an emphasis on in-office collaboration, teamwork, innovation, and direct mentorship.
• Smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment.
• Free premium access to meditation and mindfulness classes.
• Subsidized commuter benefits.
• Paid vacation, sick time, holidays, volunteer days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown.
• Location-specific perks and extras.