Data Steward Intern

Owkin

Owkin

Paris, France
Posted on Aug 5, 2024

About us

Owkin is an AI biotechnology company that uses AI to find the right treatment for every patient. We combine the best of human and artificial intelligence to answer the research questions shared by biopharma and academic researchers. By closing the translational gap between complex biology and new treatments, we bring new diagnostics and drugs to patients sooner.

Owkin has raised over $300 million and became a unicorn through investments from leading biopharma companies (Sanofi and BMS) and venture funds (Fidelity, GV and BPI, among others).

Owkin is seeking the best and brightest to join our fast-growing and dynamic team.

About the role:

As a Data Steward intern, you will be working on ongoing projects where Owkin is developing and deploying its world-class AI pipeline to accelerate the discovery of new treatments and new drugs. As an example, this role has the opportunity to contribute to building multimodal healthcare datasets that enable privacy preserving scientific collaboration through machine learning. You will be working on internal R&D projects and pharma companies sponsored projects to advance biomedical research, discover and develop better treatments.

In particular, you will:

  • Assist the Data Operations team members in supporting operational tasks, including hands-on involvement with data when necessary. Responsibilities include providing input to feed project dashboards, monitoring data quality, facilitating data access for research purposes, and fostering partner collaboration
  • Help develop templates and processes describing the activities of the team & its coordination with other teams.
  • Help manage team progress by organizing meetings and agendas, preparing contents in collaboration with other teams and external partners, keeping minutes;
  • Support the development of RFPs (Requests for Proposal) to manage outsourcing activities
  • Contribute to the elaboration of the strategy of the team

As Owkin is scaling up, you will also help structuring Data Operations team processes by:

  • building tools and reports in a Python environment to support the Data Operations team, effectively execute projects, monitor progress, communicate project updates, and manage outsourcing.
  • identifying potential issues in project execution & monitoring, and propose scalable solutions

The intern will report to a Data Steward of the Data Operations as part of Owkin’s Partnerships team. They will also interact with a wide variety of profiles, including technical, legal, medical, data researchers, and business contacts both within and outside the organization. This role will allow the candidate to get a transversal perspective on Owkin’s research and technology development.

Depending on the intern's previous experience and the internship duration (6+ months required), the position could include direct project management of internal and transversal projects.

The position is located in Paris.

Start date: January or July or September

About you

Required qualifications / experience:

  • A diploma in the field of business or engineering, or the last year before graduation (for gap year internships);
  • General understanding of the health sector & some medical/biology knowledge;
  • Good knowledge of project management methodologies;
  • Learns quickly and is passionate about Biotech and AI;
  • Be diligent and possess the ability to complete tasks;
  • Prioritizes and can juggle multiple work streams;
  • Works efficiently within a complex environment and has a good team spirit;
  • Comfortable working within a Python environment;
  • Communicates effectively in written and oral English;
  • Is numeric and tech-savvy;
  • Is a creative thinker

What we offer for our interns

  • Swile "tickets restaurants" to ensure convenient and enjoyable meals during work hours.
  • Commuting allowance and/or biking allowance to support your transportation needs, promoting eco-friendly and healthy commuting options.
  • 2 days of paid leave to provide you with the flexibility and balance needed to recharge and pursue personal endeavors.
  • Opportunity to work with an international team comprising individuals with diverse technical and scientific backgrounds, fostering a dynamic and enriching collaborative environment.
  • Friendly and informal working environment where open communication, mutual respect, and teamwork thrive, creating a supportive and inclusive culture conducive to personal and professional growth.
  • Continuous learning and development opportunities.
  • Regular team-building activities, social events, and wellness programs to promote employee engagement, well-being, and a strong sense of community within the company.
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with policies and practices that foster an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents.
  • Social responsibility initiatives and volunteer opportunities to give back to the community and make a positive impact beyond the workplace.
  • Competitive compensation package including salary, and benefits.

Please submit your CV in English

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What we offer

  • Flexible work organization and access to remote work
  • Friendly and informal working environment
  • Opportunity to work with an international team with high technical and scientific backgrounds

Recruitment Process & Security

  • Please complete the form and submit your CV.
  • Owkin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status or on the basis of disability.
  • Owkin is a great place to work. Unfortunately, being a coveted workplace means we are vulnerable to recruitment phishing scams. We urge all job seekers and candidates to be wary of potential scams. Most of these have individuals posing as representatives of prominent companies, including Owkin, with the aim of obtaining personal, sensitive, or financial information from applicants. These scams prey upon an individual’s desire to obtain a job and can sometimes “feel” like a genuine recruitment process. Some red flags are identified below. Should you encounter a recruitment process that claims to be for Owkin but is not consistent with the below, please do not provide any personal or financial information:
  • Legitimate Owkin recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn.
  • Communication is always through an official Owkin email address (from the @owkin.com domain), over the phone or though our applicant tracking system (Greenhouse).
  • The Owkin talent team do use platforms such as LinkedIn and Job Teaser, however if you have any concern or doubt about this contact, please ask for them to send an email from @Owkin.com.
  • The Owkin talent team will not solicit personal data from candidates during the application phase including, but not limited to, date of birth, social security numbers, or bank account information;
  • Legitimate Owkin interviews may be conducted over the phone, in person, or via an approved enterprise videoconferencing service (Google Meets). They will not occur via Signal, Telegram or Messenger
  • Owkin offers of employment are based on merit and only extended once a candidate has interviewed with members of the talent and hiring team. Offers will be extended both verbally and in written format.

If you think that you have been a victim of fraud,