About the job Data Science intern
Job Title: Data Science intern
Job Location: Milan, Italy
Job Location Type: Hybrid
Job Contract Type: Full time
Job Seniority Level:
We are looking for a motivatedData Science Internto join ourInnovation & Offering team, based in Milan. The internship offers hands-on experience across a variety of data-driven projects supporting pharmaceutical clients, with a strong focus on innovation, dataqualityand analytics applied to real-world medical and market data.
Key Projects & Responsibilities
As a Data Science Intern, you will be actively involved in multiple projects, including:
Medical Devices & Innovative Methodologies
Participate in projects related to medical devices, contributing to the creation of new classification methodologies and structured databases.
Leverage modern data acquisition techniques such asweb scraping, combined withAIand MLapproaches, to enrich andvalidatedatasets.
Model Classification & Data Structuring
Support projects focused on model classification
Collaborate with senior data scientists to define classification rules, data hierarchies, and validation processes
The candidate will alsoparticipateinmore‘standard’ IQVIAproject, aimed atleveragingIQVIA property data assets to develop new innovative services for our Pharma clients. Withthis regards, activities willbe:data analysis and exploratory studies,quality checks and consistency validation, sample expansion and normalization techniques,collaboratewith andsupportthe Innovationteamtoprototyping newservices
Qualifications:
MSc degree inStatistics/Mathematical Engineering/Data Science/Economics with solid analytical background
Strongproficiencyin Python, with foundational knowledge of AI/ML concepts and cloud computing
Interest in gaining knowledge on Pharma market trends
Detail-orientedand committed to precision and quality
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Fluency inItalian and English
Location: Milan
Internship duration: six months (start dateJune 2026)– Hybrid (3 days in the office )
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
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