Data Science Intern in BR for Novartis AG in Basel

Job ID

REQ-10028828

November 14, 2024

Switzerland

Summary

Data Science Intern – First experience in Pharmaceutical Industry; 5 months.

About the Career

We at Novartis Biomedical Research are seeking early creative talent to join our mission in developing new treatments for chronic and acute kidney diseases, among others.

The successful candidate will work on cutting-edge data science, modeling complex data to drive early drug discovery and development. You will join a global community skilled in data analysis, machine learning, and experimental techniques to test biomedical hypotheses.

Preferred start date : February 2025

Last start date : March 2025

Time: 5 Months

Please attach a cover letter explaining your motivation for this role and let us know when you are available. Thank you very much.

Main Responsibilities:

• Work closely with a core team of Translational Research and Data Science scientists fluent in wet and dry lab practices.
• Participate in interdisciplinary teams to model biology and drive influential decisions in drug discovery and early development.
• Perform integrated analyzes of biological, genomic, proteomic, and clinical data using statistical and machine learning techniques to support new drug discovery and biomarker discovery.
• Present results, images and general progress to project teams ensuring clear communication of complex data.

Prerequisites:

• Recently completed BSc/MSc in life sciences with experience in biomedical research data modeling
• Working knowledge and experience in applying statistics and data modeling to large scale life sciences data.
• Knowledge and/or expertise in analyzing and integrating multiple omics databases (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics) to address key scientific questions related to disease understanding.
• Proficient in R/Python, with experience working in a Linux environment.
• Skilled in reproducible research, data visualization, and reporting.
• A practical, team-based approach to problem solving.

Desirable Requirements:

• Commitment to prioritizing the unmet medical needs of patients.
• Commitment to alignment with regional priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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Why Novartis: Our mission is to reinvent medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to be the most valuable and trusted pharmaceutical company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our partners who guide us every day to achieve our goals. Be part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an exceptional, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representing the patients and communities we serve.

Access and accommodation

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for all

individuals. If, due to a medical condition or disability, you have a reasonable need

accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or to obtain more information

information about the essential functions of the position, please send an email to

gevard.inclusion_ch@novartis.com and tell us the nature of your request and your

contact information. Please include the job application number in your message

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Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Cooperate, support and encourage each other. Coming together to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

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Department

Biomedical Research

Business Unit

Pharma Research

Place

Switzerland

Site

Basel (City)

Company / Legal Entity

C028 (FCRS = CH028) Novartis Pharma AG

Field of action

others

Type of Work

full time

Type of Employment

Early Talent (Fixed Term)

Shift work

No