Data Science intern

Descripción del puesto:

We are looking for a motivated Data Science Intern to join our Innovation & 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, data quality and 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 as web scraping, combined with AI and ML approaches, to enrich and validate datasets.

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 also participate in more 'standard' IQVIA project, aimed at leveraging IQVIA property data assets to develop new innovative services for our Pharma clients. With this regards, activities will be: data analysis and exploratory studies, quality checks and consistency validation, sample expansion and normalization techniques, collaborate with and support the Innovation team to prototyping new services

Qualifications:

* MSc degree in Statistics / Mathematical Engineering / Data Science / Economics with solid analytical background

* Strong proficiency in Python, with foundational knowledge of AI/ML concepts and cloud computing

* Interest in gaining knowledge on Pharma market trends

* Detail-oriented and committed to precision and quality

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

* Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

* Fluency in Italian and English  

Location: Milan  

Internship duration: six months (start date June 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