Intern, Data Science

Denali Therapeutics

Nov 18, 2023

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Data
San Francisco

Requirements

Currently a rising-junior, rising-senior or enrolled in a master’s program in a relevant field such as Mathematics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Epidemiology, or other Computational Sciences/Life Sciences
Self- and results-driven, organized, resourceful, adaptable and collaborative
Bold and creative thinker with a curious nature, eager to learn about the complexities of the business of healthcare and biotech
Evident communication and analytical skills
Proficiency in data science programming languages such as R or python
Familiarity with data manipulation packages such as dplyr and tidyr
Familiarity with data visualization packages such as ggplot2
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to think critically about data and draw meaningful conclusions
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Strong organizational and time management skills, especially when working on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously
Beneficial Skills:
Familiarity with R package development
Familiarity with git or other similar version control software
Experience with developing unit tests
Experience with table generation packages such as gt, flextable or reactable
Knowledge of the pharmaverse
High-level knowledge of CDISC standards

Responsibilities

Design and implement R packages aimed at standardizing output for tables, listings, and figures
Enable output generation in various formats including .pdf, .pptx, .html, and .rtf
Ensure that the R packages are modular, efficient, and adhere to best coding practices
Conduct thorough testing and quality assurance checks to identify and address any issues related to output standardization and interactive features
Document the functionality and usage of developed R packages
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, statisticians, and other stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates and address any feedback received
Collaborate in the development of a results portal or Shiny app to interactively browse through tables, listings, and figures within a given study milestone

Denali Therapeutics

Defeat Degeneration

Science & Healthcare

Industry

201-500

Employees

2015

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Denali Therapeutics is dedicated to defeating neurodegenerative diseases by breaking through historical barriers in scientific research and clinical development in order to deliver safe and effective medicines to patients and families. Our scientific approach is based on three core principles: rigorous assessment of genetic targets, engineering brain delivery, and using biomarkers to guide development. Our team thrives in a work environment that is scientifically driven, impact-focused, supportive, and collaborative. Our ability to have a positive impact on people’s lives is directly related to the trust we have in each other and our ability to unify our diverse backgrounds and experience behind our purpose to defeat degeneration.