About the role#
The Patient Data Insights Intern will join our team for a 12-month contract, supporting the management of patient data and the development of insights that shape patient-centric strategy. You will report to the Senior Manager of Data Science and Patient Insights, working cross-functionally to provide sophisticated reporting and ensure data is used appropriately.
What you'll do#
- Manage patient data and derive insights to inform business decision-making.
- Collaborate with partners across Commercial, Medical, and Market Access teams to provide reporting.
- Support IT, Compliance, and Privacy partners to ensure proper handling and usage of patient information.
- Develop and maintain user-friendly PowerBI dashboards, including KPIs and strategic insights.
- Process datasets from various sources using R or other tools, including data sanitization, transformation, and preparation.
- Communicate results and insights from analyses to cross-functional team members.
- Build and maintain documentation for datasets, reports, and processes.
- Support adherence to patient data standards and maintain knowledge of data sources.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a degree program related to Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, or Statistics.
- Availability to work full-time (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) from January to December 2027.
- Advanced knowledge of Excel.
- Foundational understanding of statistics, including regression techniques, hypothesis testing, probability, time series analysis, experimental design, and causal analysis.
- Experience with structured data and manipulating data using R, Python, or SQL.
- Experience with business intelligence-based reporting tools like Power BI, MicroStrategy, or Tableau.
- Analytical and conceptual thinking skills with an ability to solve problems.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January to December 2027).
- Modality: Hybrid (onsite 2-3 times per week).
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
- Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
About AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is a public pharmaceutical manufacturing company. It focuses on research, development, and global business operations. The company maintains offices in Cambridge and Sodertalje. It employs over 80,000 people.
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