Data & AI Engineer Intern

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is an innovation-driven global biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines, primarily for the treatment of cardiovascular, renal and metabolic, respiratory and immunological, oncological and rare diseases. 

Our Barcelona hub has been created to achieve the next wave of breakthroughs that help us do what’s never been done before, as we expand our global footprint. Harnessing data and using the best technology solutions available allow us to positively impact science. 

In line with our firm commitment to training and developing exceptional talent, this person will join one of the platforms within the Data, Analytics & AI department (R&D IT org) to learn and grow through active collaboration with the team. The mission of this platform is to accelerate scientific innovation by providing streamlined access to integrated data through advanced virtualization, and secure, compliant data management solutions leveraging state-of-the-art AI technology.​ 

Conditions: 

• Duration:6-9 months

• Hours per day: Full time 

• Location: Barcelona 

• Focus area: Data & AI Engineering 

Training through practical experience: 

This internship is designed to provide a supportive learning environment, allowing the intern to gain practical experience in data & AI Engineering tasks. The focus will be on learning and adapting to the role, with active involvement in supporting various engineering and operational activities related to data & AI initiatives. 

Tasks will include but are not limited to: 

• Assisting with pipeline automation and CI/CD processes 

• Supporting data wrangling and data analysis tasks 

• Basic Python coding 

• Collaborating on cloud infrastructure deployment projects (AWS) 

• Exploring and leveraging agentic and other AI technologies for their federated usage by different domains  

• Applying safe, scalable deployment of intelligent AI agents across R&D IT platforms 

• Adhering to Agile ceremonies and processes 

Requirements: 

• Currently enrolled as a master's student at a Spanish accredited university or educational institution 

• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) or related degrees preferred  

• Basic understanding of data & AI concepts 

• Basic Python knowledge 

• Basic software versioning knowledge (git) 

• Basic cloud infrastructure knowledge (AWS) 

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills 

• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment 

• Interest or knowledge in the pharma industry would be a plus 

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AstraZeneca is a company that promotes equal opportunities. AstraZeneca will consider all eligible persons, without discrimination based on disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity/paternity period, race or origin (national or ethnic), age, religion or belief, identity of gender, marital or de facto partnership status and/or any other characteristic protected by law.