CABS-Data-Science-Summer-Internship-Program

The Chinese American Biopharmaceutical Society (CABS) is thrilled to announce a new CABS Data Science Summer Internship Program focused on the cutting-edge field of data science applied to drug discovery and development.

As our industry generates unprecedented amounts of data from genomics, proteomics, clinical trials and real-world evidence, there is a growing need for talented data scientists who can derive insights to drive innovation. CABS is committed to helping bridge this talent gap and train the next generation of data leaders in biopharma.

This 10-week non-paid in-person/remote internship program will provide an immersive experience for undergraduate and graduate students to work alongside data science teams at top CABS member companies in the San Francisco Bay Area. Interns will get hands-on experience applying the latest machine learning, AI and data analytics tools to solve real-world challenges across all phases of the drug development lifecycle.

Not only will interns gain technical data skills, but they will also learn about the biopharma business through workshops, networking events, and mentorship opportunities with CABS member company leaders, entrepreneurs and investors.

A primary focus will be nurturing a talented and diverse pipeline of data science professionals, including those from Asian American and Pacific Islander backgrounds. In addition to students from top universities across the country, such as the University of Chicago, MIT, Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Columbia, University of Michigan, University of Pennsylvania, Northwestern University, Duke University, University of Texas at Austin, Johns Hopkins University, University of Washington, Cornell University etc.

Internship Timeline:

• Applications Open: April 1, 2024/2025/2026/2027/2028

• Application Deadline: June 5th, 2024/2025/2026/2027/2028

• Internship Dates: June 15 - August 25, 2024/2025/2026/2027/2028

This internship program represents an incredible professional development opportunity. We invite all eligible students passionate about life sciences and data to apply! We will use the following registration form for 2024-2028 registration:

Registration Page: https://forms.gle/vVT8hdSMzVMNcEre6

Major Focus Areas:

The internship program covers a broad range of focus areas to provide a comprehensive understanding of the biopharma industry. Interns can choose to work in one or more of the following areas based on their interests and career goals:

1. Research and Development (R&D): ds4RnD
2. Clinical Development: ds4ClinDev
3. Regulatory Affairs: ds4RegAffairs
4. Medical Affairs: ds4MedAffairs
5. Commercial (Marketing and Sales): ds4Commercial
6. Market Access: ds4MarketAccess
7. Manufacturing and Operations: ds4MfgOps
8. Quality Assurance and Control: ds4QAQC
9. Supply Chain Management: ds4SupplyChain
10. Finance and Accounting: ds4Finance
11. Human Resources: ds4HR
12. Legal and Compliance: ds4Legal
13. Information Technology (IT): ds4IT
14. Corporate Communications: ds4CorpComms
15. Business Development: ds4BizDev
16. Strategy and Business Analytics: ds4Strategy
17. Environmental Health and Safety (EHS): ds4EHS
18. Clinical Pharmacology: ds4ClinPharm
19. Translational Medicine: ds4TransMed
20. Project Management: ds4ProjMgmt
21. Compliance and Ethics: ds4CompEthics
22. Patient Advocacy: ds4PatientAdvocacy
23. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): ds4CSR
24. Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR): ds4HEOR
25. Risk Management: ds4RiskMgmt

Notes:

1. The CABS data science summer internship is fully remote, with no on-site requirements.

2. The CABS data science summer internship is an unpaid position, offering full flexibility for the program.

3. Please do not apply for this position if you already have another full-time internship.

4. Our motivation is to enhance students' skillsets and provide pre-job exposure, including interview preparation and project experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

5. This is a part-time summer internship, not a full-time commitment. You are welcome to participate in multiple internships if you wish. However, please note that obtaining a recommendation letter for this internship will require a high level of engagement with the project.

6. The intern project encourages the intern to define the project, with the CABS mentor team providing support to ensure the program deeply and exclusively benefits the intern. We encourage the intern to take on a leadership role by identifying key questions, proposing the project, and thinking critically about potential solutions.

7. Compliance with DOL Guidelines: The CABS internship program will strictly adhere to the U.S. Department of Labor's six-factor test for unpaid internships, ensuring that the internship is educational and beneficial to the Intern without providing immediate advantage to CABS. This compliance guarantees that the internship is a legitimate learning experience and not considered employment.

8. CPT and OPT Considerations: While unpaid internships at non-profits generally do not require Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Optional Practical Training (OPT), it is advisable to consult with the Designated School Official (DSO) at the student's university to ensure compliance with all F-1 visa regulations from your university, department, and local regulations.