Center for Generative AI Intern

Join a Legacy of Innovation 125 Years and Counting!

Daiichi Sankyo Group is dedicated to the creation and supply of innovative pharmaceutical therapies to improve standards of care and address diversified, unmet medical needs of people globally by leveraging our world-class science and technology. With more than 125 years of scientific expertise and a presence in more than 20 countries, Daiichi Sankyo and its 18,000 employees around the world draw upon a rich legacy of innovation and a robust pipeline of promising new medicines to help people. In addition to a strong portfolio of medicines for cardiovascular diseases, under the Group’s 2025 Vision to become a “Global Pharma Innovator with Competitive Advantage in Oncology,” Daiichi Sankyo is primarily focused on providing novel therapies in oncology, as well as other research areas centered around rare diseases and immune disorders.  

We are currently seeking a Center for Generative AI Intern from June 2026 – December 2026. This position will be full-time (37.5 hours) in the summer and part-time (20 hours) for the remainder of the internship.    

Responsibilities:

The Center for Generative AI at Daiichi Sankyo is seeking a highly motivated intern to join our team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge AI technologies and life sciences, contributing to real-world use cases in the pharmaceutical industry.

As a Generative AI Intern, you will support the design, prototyping/developing, and evaluation of generative AI solutions across various business domains. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to explore how Generative AI can drive innovation in pharma.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development and testing of AI prototypes using tools like OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Lang Chain, or similar frameworks.

• Help evaluate model performance, safety, and alignment with regulatory and ethical standards.

• Document findings, create presentations, and contribute to internal knowledge sharing.

• Participate in brainstorming sessions, demos, and workshops with internal stakeholder

Qualifications:

Successful candidates will be able to meet the qualifications below with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Education/Experience:

• Qualified candidates must currently be enrolled in an accredited graduate program with coursework or a strong background in the fields of Computer Science, Information Systems Data Science, AI/ML, or a related field.

• Familiarity with Python and machine learning libraries (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn).

• Understanding of foundational concepts in generative AI (e.g., transformers, LLMs, prompt engineering).

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills 

Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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