AI Intern - IP Operations

Novocure Inc; Wayne (PA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Hybrid/Remote-friendly

Mentorship from Head of IP Operations

Job summary

Novocure is seeking a technically talented AI-focused intern to enhance AI agents, automate workflows, and integrate enterprise data within IP Operations. You will work directly with the Head of IP Operations to improve reliability and build new automation tools that support business processes.

The role emphasizes solving real problems with generative AI, RAG, and APIs, offering hands-on experience in a regulated healthcare environment and exposure to enterprise data across multiple functions.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Rising junior or senior preferred.
• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to commit to full-time hours during the internship.
• Experience with Large Language Models and RAG architectures is a plus.
• Familiarity with LangChain, LlamaIndex, AutoGen, or similar.
• Experience with APIs and structured data.
• Understanding of prompt engineering and AI evaluation techniques.
• Experience with software development, automation, or workflow tools.
• Familiarity with Airtable is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve AI agents for document analysis, summarization, and data extraction
• Enhance Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) workflows and improve AI accuracy and reliability
• Refine prompts, system instructions, and agent logic to reduce hallucinations and improve performance
• Integrate AI agents with enterprise applications, APIs, and internal databases
• Troubleshoot AI workflows, identify bottlenecks, and improve system performance
• Implement validation, security, and data privacy safeguards for enterprise AI applications
• Collaborate on automation projects that improve operational efficiency across IP Operations
• Document technical solutions, workflows, and recommendations for future development
• Bring creative ideas and new approaches to emerging AI challenges

Skills

Python

Independent work

Team collaboration

Full-time availability

Education

Pursuing degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

LangChain

LlamaIndex

AutoGen

Airtable

Job description

At Novocure, we're working to extend the lives of patients battling some of the most aggressive forms of cancer. As part of our Intellectual Property Operations team, you'll help develop and improve AI solutions that automate complex workflows, analyze data, and make information more accessible across the business.

This is a unique opportunity to apply cutting-edge AI technologies to real-world challenges in a highly collaborative environment. While you'll sit within the Intellectual Property organization, this is not a legal internship it's a technical role focused on AI development, automation, and intelligent systems .

ABOUT THE ROLE

We're looking for an AI-focused intern who enjoys solving technical problems and building practical solutions. You'll partner directly with our Head of IP Operations to enhance existing AI agents, improve their reliability, and help create new automation tools that support business processes.

Rather than starting projects from scratch, you'll help evolve working AI systems by improving performance, strengthening safeguards, troubleshooting issues, and integrating enterprise data sources.

If you're excited about generative AI, LLMs, automation, APIs, and building intelligent systems that solve real business problems, we'd love to hear from you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Design Design, develop, and improve AI agents for document analysis, summarization, and data extraction
• Enhance Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) workflows and improve AI accuracy and reliability
• Refine prompts, system instructions, and agent logic to reduce hallucinations and improve performance
• Integrate AI agents with enterprise applications, APIs, and internal databases
• Troubleshoot AI workflows, identify bottlenecks, and improve system performance
• Implement validation, security, and data privacy safeguards for enterprise AI applications
• Collaborate on automation projects that improve operational efficiency across IP Operations
• Document technical solutions, workflows, and recommendations for future development
• Bring creative ideas and new approaches to emerging AI challenges

ABOUT YOU

You're curious, analytical, and enjoy figuring out why systems work-or why they don't. You're comfortable experimenting with new AI technologies and excited by opportunities to build practical solutions that have real business impact.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Rising junior or senior preferred
• Strong programming skills in Python
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Ability to commit to full-time hours during the internship

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Large Language Models (OpenAI, Gemini, Anthropic, or similar)
• Familiarity with RAG architectures and AI agent frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, AutoGen, or similar
• Experience working with APIs and structured data
• Understanding of prompt engineering and AI evaluation techniques
• Experience with software development, automation, or workflow tools
• Familiarity with Airtable or similar low-code platforms is a plus
• No intellectual property or legal experience is required

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Improved performance and reliability of existing AI agents
• Successfully implemented AI solutions that integrate enterprise data
• Helped build scalable automation capabilities within IP Operations
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills while troubleshooting AI systems
• Contributed ideas that improve efficiency and support future AI initiatives

HOW YOU'LL WORK

• Full-time internship (approximately 8-10 weeks) with flexibility to continue part-time during the academic year based on business needs and candidate availability
• Remote-friendly, with hybrid flexibility for candidates near Chesterbrook, PA
• Direct mentorship from the Head of IP Operations
• Collaborative environment with opportunities to contribute to AI initiatives across multiple business functions

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN

• Paid Internship of $25/hr.
• Hands-on experience building real-world AI systems
• Exposure to cutting-edge tools and frameworks in AI/ML
• Opportunity to work on impactful projects in a regulated healthcare environment
• Mentorship from experienced leaders in digital marketing and AI

ABOUT NOVOCURE

Novocure is a company with a powerful mission, to extend the lives of people living with some of the most aggressive forms of cancer. Here your work will have a direct impact on patients and those who care about them. Join a team of passionate, collaborative people who support each other, challenge one another, and innovate together. Here, you'll connect, grow, and make a real difference. We're a company with the drive of a startup and the strength that comes with 25 years of success.

Novocure operates at a rare crossroad, where advanced medical technology converges with cutting-edge biotechnology. We are the only company to develop and commercialize Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields), a proprietary, groundbreaking therapy designed to disrupt cancer cell division. With us you will find a unique combination of laboratory research work alongside engineering development of advanced technologies. This fusion of disciplines positions us as true pioneers in oncology innovation, leading a new frontier in the treatment of aggressive cancers.

• innovation
• focus
• drive
• courage
• trust

Novocure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veteran and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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