[Remote] Intern, Health Literacy & Plain Language Center of Excellence

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Biogen is a mid-sized biotechnology company committed to excellence and innovation. They are seeking an intern for their Health Literacy & Plain Language Center of Excellence to support initiatives aimed at making the organization more health literate and to gain practical experience in translating complex scientific information into accessible messaging.


Responsibilities

  • Assist in mapping and analyzing current function-specific processes as they relate to the creation of patient-facing content
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather feedback and ensure alignment on any new initiatives
  • Participate in planning meetings and strengthen project management skills
  • Document learnings and propose recommendations for process improvements

Skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Driven and motivated to learn and contribute to the team in a fun, collaborative environment
  • Someone who is a self-starter and can progress deliverables independently
  • Good attention to detail, ability to analyze complex data sets and present crisp and concise updates
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S
  • At least 18 years of age prior to the scheduled start date
  • Currently enrolled in an accredited community college, college, university or skills program/apprenticeship
  • Preferred majors/programs: Biotechnology, Clinical Trials, Health Sciences, Health Literacy, Health Communications, other STEM-related programs

Benefits

  • Company paid holidays
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee Resource Groups participation
  • 80 hours of sick time per calendar year

Company Overview

  • Biogen is an American biotechnology company that provides therapeutics for neurological, autoimmune, and rare diseases. It was founded in 1978, and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.biogen.com/en_us/home.html.

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