AI in Drug Development Fellow — Data Dashboards & Training

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; White Oak (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is offering a position for an ORISE Fellow focused on AI in Drug Development Research at the FDA in White Oak, Maryland. Candidates will engage in a systematic review of AI applications in drug approvals and develop databases and dashboards for regulatory use.

Applicants should possess a Master's degree in a relevant field and ideally have programming proficiency in Python or R. The position offers a full-time role with a flexible start date of September 1, 2026, and a stipend based on experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a scientific or computational field obtained within the last 60 months or currently pursuing.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python or R).
• Strong analytical and data visualization skills.
• Interest in regulatory science and AI applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a systematic review of AI use in drug approvals from 2016–2026.
• Develop a database and interactive dashboard to track AI usage.
• Create training materials and capacity‑building resources.
• Disseminate findings through peer-reviewed manuscripts and presentations.

Skills

Proficiency in Python or R

Strong analytical skills

Data visualization skills

Interest in regulatory science and AI applications

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Power BI

Job description

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is offering a position for an ORISE Fellow focused on AI in Drug Development Research at the FDA in White Oak, Maryland. Candidates will engage in a systematic review of AI applications in drug approvals and develop databases and dashboards for regulatory use.

Applicants should possess a Master's degree in a relevant field and ideally have programming proficiency in Python or R. The position offers a full-time role with a flexible start date of September 1, 2026, and a stipend based on experience.