Intern The Otsuka Way- Data and Analytics (Data Technologies & Analytics Solution)- Otsuka Summer 2022 Internship
Job SummaryOtsuka is a dynamic and vibrant organization made up of motivated individuals we call Otsuka-people—people who have a shared mission for creating new products for better health worldwide. We live by our purpose: defy limitation, so that others can too. This purpose gives meaning to our work and motivates and drives us each day. Otsuka’s Internship Program offers meaningful hands on project experiences that impact patient’s lives while providing students an opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. The internship program takes a holistic approach to education, in that students acquire both practical, applicable skills, but also gain additional experience in business and innovation as it relates to the pharmaceutical industry and the student’s area of study. Students will have the opportunity to learn to navigate the complex matrix and team environment at a global pharmaceutical company, gain the fundamental skills and knowledge in the industry and will also engage in valuable, practical job experience through the internship experience.We have opportunities for you across our business and corporate functions! We’re looking for the best candidates out there who want to make a difference in patients lives. Candidates who are hungry, innovative, and ready to make an impact within the Pharmaceutical Industry. Now is your chance to be apart of the innovation! Job DescriptionThe Data Technologies & Analytics Solutions (DTAS) group is responsible for design and implementation of leading technology solutions for Data engineering, Data Sciences and advance analytics initiative to enable business capabilities for various functions across the Otsuka business. DTAS team is also responsible for doing research on leading platforms and solution for machine learning, AI, NLP and RPA capabilities.The DTAS team in offering this great opportunity for an aspiring data scientist to gain real-world experience to work on relevant data science projects. The intern will build customized solutions to meet business needs under the supervision of data scientists and data engineering experts. This individual will work on a strategic initiative called Above Brand to perform market research and develop potential metrics to measure Patient impact leveraging digital solutions.Along the way you will make an impact across Otsuka by developing insightful analytics solution and capabilities on business-critical trends which drive operational improvements in a way that serves our patient centric goals. From collaborating with internal partners to developing/ testing hypotheses, there is no shortage of opportunities for technical innovation in DTAS team – the sky’s the limit!You'll identify partner teams' key challenges, provide/prototype solutions, and help solve using statistical analysis and tools.You'll decipher problems by identifying, and using, data sources, making reasonable assumptions, and then turn data into meaningful insights to help drive improvements for customers, for the business, and for our operations.You'll communicate insightful analyses findings and recommendations to support, influence and challenge business decisions to various levels of our leadership.You'll use of data visualization principles.You'll apply basic probabilistic thinking to business problems.You'll display good knowledge of our domain, business objectives and critical reasoning skills.You'll become a data specialist and the point of contact for data questions and insights.You'll turn data-based findings and insights into hypotheses for testing.You'll develop self-service reporting for product and development teams, by collecting and integrating data from sources, including web analysis tools and internal databases. Qualifications/ RequiredKnowledge/ Experience and Skills:Graduating in 2023 with an undergraduate degree in a technical, or analytical-related, subject such as Computer Science, Marketing Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Analytics, Economics (will also consider graduate students).Demonstrated experience solving problems with data querying using SQL, statistics and modelling in classes, projects or prior work experience.Have strong analytical skills and be self-motivated.Have skills in Tableau, R, Python are a bonus for data transformation, analysis and visualization.Effective communication skills and the ability to engage with a variety of partners (e.g., internal, external, technical, non-technical people).Experience using Microsoft Office, such as PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written.Ability to work on multiple projects while executing on key deliverables within required timeframes.Educational QualificationsMinimumUniversity student in their penultimate year in a computer science, engineering or equivalent program with expected graduation date of Spring 2023/Dec 2024 (will also consider graduate students).Knowledge of Big Data platforms and tools like AWS, Azure, GCP and tools like Spark, Kafka, Snowflake, Azure Data Factory, Python/PySpark, etc.Ability to structure and analyze data in appropriate framework (e.g., Excel, Access, VBA, SQL).Passion for data tools and processes to drive business insights.Strong analytical thinking, process management and quality control.Ability to quickly understand and appreciate underlying business context, problems and objectives of analytical projects.Clear communication skills to run well defined analyses and produce reports.Excellent time management skill.Good experience in multiple database technologies such as distributed processing (Spark, Hadoop), traditional RDBMS (MS SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL).Demonstrates behaviors aligned with the Otsuka Corporate Brand including Perseverance, Unconventional Thinking, and Humility.Demonstrate ability to work in a team environment.Demonstrate ability to think creatively to solve complex problems.Exhibits eagerness to learn and ability to learn quickly.#MS5Come discover more about Otsuka and our benefit offerings; https://www.otsuka-us.com/careers-join-otsuka.Disclaimer: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status, or any protected status.Statement Regarding Job Recruiting Fraud ScamsJob postings, job offers, or introductions to enter into a business relationship with Otsuka through a third-party vendor may be unauthorized. Avoid being the subject of a scam by dealing only directly with Otsuka through its official Otsuka Career website https://vhr-otsuka.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External . Any authorized third-party vendor job boards should redirect any inquiry to this Otsuka Career website.