Business Information Systems | 6 month placement

Datavant; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from technical leaders

Flexible hybrid work environment

Competitive internship compensation

Job summary

Datavant invites a Business Information Systems student to join our Galway R&D Technology Center as a Technical Operations Intern for a six‑month placement. You will support the Technical Operations Manager on internal projects, applying BIS learning to systems, data, governance, and processes.

You’ll gain exposure across Ireland and the U.S., collaborating with engineering, product, security, and compliance teams.

Qualifications

• You’re studying Business Information Systems and want to apply learning in practice.
• Foundational knowledge of systems analysis, business processes, data management, or project management.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; organised and detail-oriented.
• Willingness to ask questions, solve problems, and learn new tools.
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and collaborate across teams.
• Familiarity with Excel, Google Sheets, process-mapping tools, or basic query languages is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Support internal operational projects, plan and track initiatives.
• Map workflows, write SOPs, and create technical documentation.
• Analyze data and assist reporting; contribute to dashboards and metrics.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, security, and compliance teams.

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Process mapping tools

Query languages

Job description

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Business Information Systems | 6 month placement

8366 Galway, Ireland Full-time temporary

Datavant is the data collaboration platform trusted for healthcare. Guided by our mission to make the world’s health data secure, accessible and actionable, we provide critical data solutions for organizations across the healthcare ecosystem – including providers, health plans, researchers, and life sciences companies. From fulfilling a single patient’s request for their medical records to powering the AI revolution in healthcare, Datavants are building the future of how data is connected and used to improve health.

By joining Datavant today, you’re stepping onto a driven and highly collaborative team that is passionate about creating transformative change in healthcare.

Business Information Systems (BIS) Placement

January–June 2027 | Galway, Ireland

Role: Technical Operations Intern

Reporting to: Global Tech Operations and Ireland Site Lead

Location: Hybrid - Bonham Quay, Galway city

About Datavant

Datavant is a data platform company and a leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right format.

Our platform connects a broad and diverse network of health data, helping make it secure, accessible, and usable. We support life sciences companies, government agencies, healthcare providers, and payers in making better-informed health decisions.

At Datavant, you’ll join a collaborative, values-driven team using technology to tackle complex healthcare challenges.

About the Placement

Datavant Ireland is seeking a motivated Business Information Systems student to join our Galway R&D Technology Center as a Technical Operations Intern.

During this six-month placement, you’ll support the Technical Operations Manager on internal projects that help our global technology organisation run effectively. You’ll apply your BIS learning to practical challenges across systems, processes, data, project coordination, and governance.

You’ll take on meaningful work, receive guidance from experienced colleagues, and collaborate with teams across Ireland and the U.S. This placement is ideal for someone who is curious, organised, and interested in how technology and business operations connect.

What You’ll Do

Support operational projects

• Help plan, track, and deliver internal operational initiatives.
• Coordinate tasks, timelines, and updates across teams.
• Participate in team stand‑ups, sprint ceremonies, and operational reviews.

Map and improve processes

• Create workflow diagrams, standard operating procedures, and technical documentation.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes and automate routine tasks.
• Explore how systems and data flows connect across the organisation.

Analyse data and support reporting

• Gather and interpret operational data.
• Help develop dashboards, reports, and performance metrics.
• Learn how global technology teams maintain data quality, security, and consistency.

Collaborate and share knowledge

• Work with colleagues in engineering, product, security, and compliance.
• Create templates, guides, and reusable resources.
• Contribute to a knowledge base that supports teams globally.

What You’ll Bring

You’re studying Business Information Systems and looking for an opportunity to apply your learning in a practical setting. You’ll bring:

• An interest in technology, systems, and business operations.
• Foundational knowledge of systems analysis, business process modelling, data management, or project management.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• An organised approach and attention to detail.
• A willingness to ask questions, solve problems, and learn new tools.
• The ability to take ownership of tasks and work collaboratively.

Familiarity with Excel, Google Sheets, process‑mapping tools, or basic query languages is helpful but not essential.

We value potential over experience. You’ll receive support and guidance as you learn.

How You’ll Apply Your BIS Learning

This placement connects your coursework to practical experience in:

• Systems analysis and design: Gather requirements, map workflows, and document system interactions.
• Project management: Support planning, task tracking, and delivery.
• Business process modelling: Analyse workflows and recommend improvements.
• Data and information management: Contribute to reporting and learn about data governance.
• IT governance and compliance: See how teams manage risk, maintain standards, and document controls.
• Enterprise systems: Understand how tools, platforms, and teams support business operations.

You’ll build a foundation for a career in technology operations, systems analysis, IT management, or technology delivery.

What We Offer

• Meaningful project work and real responsibility.
• Mentorship from experienced technical leaders.
• A supportive, collaborative working environment.
• Competitive internship compensation.
• A flexible, hybrid work environment at Bonham Quay, Galway city.
• Opportunities to build relationships with colleagues across Ireland and the U.S.

Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to building a diverse team where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Datavant is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, please let our recruitment team know.

Bring your curiosity, apply your learning, and help us improve how a global technology organisation works.

We are committed to building a diverse team of Datavanters who are all responsible for stewarding a high-performance culture in which all Datavanters belong and thrive.

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