Internship - Data Scientist - AI Solutions for Manufacturing (m/f/d)

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Merck Group offers an on-site Internship - Data Scientist - AI Solutions for Manufacturing in Corsier-sur-Vevey, starting Aug/Sep 2026 for 6 to 12 months, within the MSAT team, focusing on time series monitoring, forecasting, Power BI and Python dashboards, and prototyping agentic AI to support production decision making. Ideal candidates are Master’s students in Data Science, CS or Applied Math with strong Python and AI/ML experience, familiarity with time series, and knowledge of GenAI tools or APIs is a plus; software development skills are a plus. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight relevant projects with measurable impact, show cross-functional collaboration, and confirm French on-site language with English proficiency and your availability for the start date.

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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.

Start date: August/September 2026
Duration: 6/12 months
Location: Corsier-sur-Vevey
Role: Internship

You will join the Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) department at our Corsier-sur-Vevey site — an interdisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and product managers with deep expertise in antibody drug and biosimilar manufacturing. Our molecules target cancers, multiple sclerosis, and chronic inflammatory diseases. Working at the intersection of data science and AI, you will build performance monitoring tools and prototype AI-driven solutions that directly support operational decision-making and process optimization across the production lifecycle.

Your Role:

• Develop time series analyses to monitor key manufacturing parameters, detect anomalies, and enable earlier identification of process trends.
• Apply forecasting methodologies to critical process parameters using predictive modeling techniques.
• Design and build interactive dashboards in Power BI and Python to deliver clear, actionable insights to operational teams.
• Explore and prototype agentic AI solutions to assist process monitoring, automate documentation tasks, and streamline reporting activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate solutions and integrate them into production environments.

Profile:

• Master's student in Data Science, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or equivalent.
• Interest in the biopharmaceutical industry and its manufacturing processes.
• Strong Python programming skill, with experience in data science and AI/ML frameworks. / Familiarity with time series analysis and forecasting methods is a plus.
• Experience with AI/GenAI tools and agentic frameworks (e.g., Claude, MCP, RAG pipelines, vector databases) is a plus.
• Software development experience (e.g., web/backend frameworks, APIs, CI/CD, containerization) is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present technical results clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a dynamic environment.
• Languages: French (working language on site), English (working proficiency).

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!