Data Scientist Intern

Roche fosters diversity, equity and inclusion, representing the communities we serve. When dealing with healthcare on a global scale, diversity is an essential ingredient to success. We believe that inclusion is key to understanding people’s varied healthcare needs. Together, we embrace individuality and share a passion for exceptional care. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

As a Data Scientist Intern you will join the data science cluster in the Roche Informatics Data and Analytics Chapter (DnA). You will be part of one or several multi-disciplinary agile teams where you’ll actively shape the future of healthcare by using data science methods and principles to generate deeper insights from a great variety of data sources. 

The Opportunity:

• Build and implement machine learning models, with a primary focus on regression techniques like gradient boosting, random forest, and support vector regression.

• Clean, preprocess, and transform data from various sources to ensure data quality and consistency, and perform statistical analysis to validate machine learning models.

• Work collaboratively within global agile teams to understand project requirements, contribute to data-driven healthcare solutions, and utilize data visualization tools for effective communication of insights.

• Use Python and SQL to query, manipulate, and analyze large datasets, and engage in data preparation, feature engineering, model evaluation, and experiment design to test model performance.

• Maintain organized documentation, contribute to research and development of predictive models, and seek opportunities for personal and professional growth while learning from experienced data scientists.

Who you are:

• Currently enrolled in a Master or PhD candidate in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.

• Strong foundation in machine learning techniques, including gradient boosting and random forests, with expertise in Python for model development. Familiarity with other languages/tools like R is a plus.

• Proficient in SQL for querying large datasets, with experience in using platforms like Snowflake, and skilled in data analysis and visualization tools such as Pandas, Numpy, Matplotlib, or Seaborn.

• Ability to perform statistical analysis, proven understanding of the statistical methodology behind machine learning models, and capable of providing valuable insights through advanced analytical solutions.

• Excellent data storytelling and visualization skills for communicating results to non-technical audiences, with experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industry preferred.

• Good knowledge of regulatory aspects related to machine learning in healthcare, combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a goal-oriented mentality, and proficiency in English.

Additional Information:

Location: Hybrid, Based in Mississauga (minimum 3 days in the office)

Hours: full-time (35 hours per week)

Length: This position is a minimum 6-month work term (full-time).

This position is not eligible for relocation support.

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Roche Pharma Canada has its office in Mississauga, Ontario and employs over 850 employees. The Mississauga facility is bright, vibrant, fosters collaboration and teamwork, and is reflective of Roche’s truly innovative culture.

As of January 4, 2022, Roche requires all new employees who work in Canada to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 on the date they take office. This requirement is a condition of employment at Roche that applies regardless of whether the position is on a Roche campus or remotely. If you have a valid reason for not being fully immunized, which is limited to certain specific medical reasons or other valid reasons protected by applicable human rights laws, you may request an exemption and / or adaptation measures regarding this vaccination requirement.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.