Data Science Intern

Merck Sharp & Dohme IDEA Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in Dubai is seeking Data Science Interns for July 2025 - Jan 2026. Interns will gain hands-on experience in the pharmaceutical industry, support the development of advanced models, and work within a diverse team. Ideal candidates are graduating in 2026 or later with programming skills, especially in Python, and a strong analytical mindset. Monthly stipend and mentorship are provided.

Benefits

Monthly stipend

Buddy and mentor support

Learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduating in 2026 or later.
• Ability to work 30-40 hours per week.
• Self-driven with efficient reporting capability.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and coding of new advanced models.
• Deliver actionable insights to the business.

Skills

Fluency in English

Programming skills

Analytical mindset

Proficient in Python

Data Analytics tools experience

Education

Education in Tech and Computer Science

Tools

Dataiku

Job description

Job Description: Data Science Intern

We are seeking 2 interns for the period of July 2025 - Jan 2026 in 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 multiskilled 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 world's most challenging healthcare needs.

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 world's 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 support the development and coding of new advanced models and use cases in order to deliver actionable insights to the business.

Your Profile

• Fluency in English
• Graduating in 2026 or later
• Ability to work 30-40 hours per week
• Education in Tech and Computer Science is preferable
• Skills in programming, proficient in Python, preferred experience in Data Analytics tools like Dataiku
• Strong analytical mindset, structured and organized, proactive, and striving for excellence, self-driven with efficient reporting capability

What We Offer

• Monthly stipend
• Buddy and mentor support during your journey
• Learning opportunities

EEO Statement

META is an equal opportunities employer, we believe in diversity and inclusion.