Data Analytics Intern

MSD; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Dubai is offering a Data Analytics Intern position. You will gain hands-on experience within the industry, developing your analytical and problem-solving skills in a dynamic environment. The role requires fluency in English and a commitment of 30-40 hours per week. Ideal candidates are graduating in Q3 2026 or later and possess strong skills in data analysis and Excel. Mentorship and learning opportunities are included in a hybrid work format.

Benefits

Mentor support

Learning opportunities

Experience within a leading healthcare company

Qualifications

• Fluency in English is mandatory.
• Must be able to commit 30-40 hours a week.
• Skills in data analysis and proficiency in Excel are required.
• Preferred experience in visualization tools like Qlik.
• Strong analytical mindset, structured and organized.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the transformation and improvement of data analysis.
• Deliver actionable insights to the business using innovative data platforms.

Skills

Fluency in English

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Visualization tools (e.g., Qlik)

Strong analytical mindset

Education

Currently enrolled with expected graduation in Q3 2026 or later

Tools

Excel

Qlik

Python

Job description

Job Description

Data Analytics Intern

Jan. 12 2025 July 10 2026 (Dubai)

Our company will kick start your career journey within the Pharmaceutical industry. We will empower you to Invent for Life. You will be part of a diverse and inclusive multi-skilled team of highly motivated individuals. We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the worlds most challenging healthcare needs.

What are the benefits for you as an Intern

Being an intern at our company means you will get the opportunity to develop yourself within one of the worlds leading healthcare companies:

• Gain hands on experience within the pharmaceutical industry
• Ability to grow your potential and be part of a diverse team of employees
• Work within a challenging and dynamic work environment
• Gain strong analytical and problem solving skills

Your responsibilities

• As a member of the Commercial Operations department and of the Data team you will have the opportunity to contribute to the transformation harmonization and continuous improvement of the way analysis and insights are created by leveraging on innovative data platforms in order to deliver actionable insights to the business.

Your profile

• Fluency in English
• Ability to work 30-40 hours per week
• Graduating in Q3 2026 or later
• Skills in data analysis proficient in Excel
• Preferred experience in visualization tools like Qlik
• Strong analytical mindset structured and organized proactive & striving for excellence self-driven with efficient reporting capability

What we offer

• Hybrid work format
• Buddy and mentor support during your journey
• Learning opportunities.

Required Skills:

• Accountability Analytics Consulting Business Data Analytics Champion Innovation Clinical Research Cloud Data Catalog Commercial Analytics Corporate Productions Data Analysis Database Management Data Science Data Security Data Visualization Data Wrangling Detail-Oriented Event Planning Human Resources (HR) Transformation Key Performance Indicators (KPI) People Transformation Project Management Python (Programming Language) Security Analytics Software Proficiency Strategic Insights Vendor Relationship Management

Preferred Skills:

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Required Experience:

• Intern