Data Science Intern

MSD; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Dubai is seeking a Data Science Intern to support the development of advanced models and deliver insights to the business. The ideal candidate will be graduating in Q3 2026 or later, possess strong analytical skills, and be proficient in Python. This internship offers hybrid work format, buddy support, and learning opportunities within a dynamic environment, enabling the intern to develop skills in the healthcare industry.

Benefits

Hybrid work format

Buddy and mentor support

Learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduating in Q3 2026 or later.
• Ability to work 30-40 hours per week.
• Strong analytical mindset, structured and organized.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Fluency in English

Proficient in Python

Data Analysis

Machine Learning

Data Visualization

Statistics

Project Management

Education

Education in Tech and Computer Science

Tools

Data Analytics tools like Dataiku

Job description

Data Science Intern

Jan 12 2026 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 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 on 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
• Ability to work 30-40 hours per week
• Graduating in Q3 2026 or later
• 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 & 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

• Clinical Research
• Cloud Data Catalog
• Computer Science
• Data Analysis
• Database Management
• Data Science
• Data Security
• Data Visualization
• Data Wrangling
• Detail-Oriented
• Event Planning
• Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
• Machine Learning
• Project Management
• Python (Programming Language)
• Software Proficiency
• Statistics
• Vendor Relationship Management

Preferred Skills

• Current Employees apply HERE
• Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

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