Data Science Intern (Summer 2026)

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

Posted 3 days ago

Internship

New Brunswick, New Jersey

Remote OK

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Develop and deploy production-minded AI and analytics solutions to provide predictive insights and automation for Global Finance. Responsibilities include building ML models, creating interactive dashboards, and designing AI-driven process improvements.

Qualifications

You are pursuing a BS/MS in a quantitative discipline with strong Python and SQL proficiency. You possess solid foundations in statistics and machine learning, and can clearly communicate complex analysis to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Python

SQL

statistics

machine learning

Power BI

Tableau

Dash

Streamlit

AWS

Domino

time-series forecasting

NLP

Alteryx

Generative AI

Job Description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Career Programs

Job Sub Function:

Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

Job Category:

Career Program

All Job Posting Locations:

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

Data Science Intern – Global Finance Data Science

Johnson & Johnson

Position Summary

Join Johnson & Johnson’s Global Finance Data Science team to build production-minded analytics and AI solutions at enterprise scale. You will work with a global team of Data Scientists, Data Engineers, Finance Analysts, and ML Engineers to advance the data science and AI roadmap for Global Finance: delivering predictive insights, automation that reduces manual workload, and interactive decision-support experiences.

You will contribute across the solution lifecycle: problem framing, proof-of-concept, development, deployment, and adoption. Ensuring the right level of automation, integration, and governance for real-world use.

Key Responsibilities:

1, Predictive Analytics & Decision Support (50%)

- Develop and evaluate statistical/ML models for financial forecasting and decision support (e.g., time series, supervised learning).

- Engineer features and datasets from large enterprise sources; apply rigorous validation and error analysis.

- Communicate results with clear business context; translate insights into actions and measurable outcomes.

2. AI-Driven Process Improvement & Automation (20%)

- Design and prototype AI-enabled process improvements, including targeted Generative AI use cases.

- Build repeatable workflows (automation/orchestration as applicable) and contribute to scalable integration patterns.

- Apply engineering discipline: version control, reproducible pipelines, documentation, and basic monitoring metrics.

3. Reporting & Interactive Analytics (20%)

- Develop interactive dashboards and analytics products (Power BI/Tableau) and/or lightweight apps (Dash/Streamlit).

- Partner with stakeholders to define requirements, iterate quickly, and drive adoption through usability-focused design.

4. Governance & Operational Excellence (5%)

- Support documentation, model/run governance, and operational performance tracking for deployed solutions.

5. Team & Development (5%)

- Provide concise status updates, participate in team ceremonies, and actively learn the team’s standards and tooling.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Pursuing a BS/MS in a quantitative discipline (e.g., CS, DS, Statistics, Engineering, Economics/Finance, Operations Research).
  • Strong Python proficiency with evidence of clean, structured code (projects, research, internships, or competitions).
  • Strong SQL skills and comfort working with large datasets (joins, aggregations, window functions preferred).
  • Solid foundations in statistics and machine learning; ability to explain modeling choices, assumptions, and trade-offs.
  • Strong communication skills: can present complex analysis clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience taking a model from notebook → reproducible pipeline (packaging, tests, CI/CD concepts, or workflow tooling).
  • Exposure to cloud/data science platforms (e.g., AWS, Domino) and scalable compute patterns.
  • Experience with one or more: time-series forecasting, NLP, or experimentation/causal inference.
  • Built interactive analytics products end-to-end (Power BI/Tableau dashboards and/or Dash/Streamlit apps).
  • Familiarity with workflow automation tooling (e.g., Alteryx) and/or orchestration concepts.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate in ambiguity, drive clarity with stakeholders, and deliver measurable impact.

Qualifications:

  • Candidates must be pursuing an undergraduate or Fifth Year Master’s degree in Data/Computer Science, Engineering, Data Analytics, or like majors with an expected graduation date between December 2026 - May 2028.

  • An equivalent cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

  • Leadership experience is preferred. Some knowledge of 1 programming language (Python, R), Tableau/PowerBI, cloud platforms like AWS or Azure, and MS Excel is preferred

  • Authorization to work in the United States on a permanent, full-time basis is required

  • Ability to temporarily relocate to a different state within the United States for rotational assignment is required

The anticipated base pay for this position is between $25.50/hour and $33/hour, but will be based on candidate’s program year, discipline, degree and/or experience.

This position is overtime eligible. 

Co-Ops/Interns may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs such as medical insurance, sick time, and holiday pay in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. 

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: -  https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

Ineligibility for severance.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

At Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, we innovate with purpose, to lead where medicine is going. The experiences of patients around the world inform and inspire our science-based innovations, which continue to change and save lives. Applying rigorous science with compassion, we confidently address the most complex diseases of our time and develop the potential medicines of tomorrow. We are continuously working to develop treatments, aspiring to find cures, pioneering the path from lab to life, and championing patients every step of the way. https://bit.ly/3reuMvK

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