2026 Summer Intern | Technology & AI Enablement

Ionis•Carlsbad, CA

12d•$18 - $23•Hybrid

About The Position

Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, and with offices in Boston, Massachusetts, and Dublin, Ireland, Ionis has been at work for more than three decades discovering medical breakthroughs that have redefined life for people with serious diseases. We’re pioneers in RNA-targeted medicines, and our platform continues to revolutionize drug discovery and transform lives for patients with unmet needs. With multiple marketed medicines and a leading pipeline in neurology, cardiology and select areas of high patient needs, we continue to drive innovation in RNA therapies in addition to advancing new approaches in gene editing to provide greater value to patients and are well positioned financially to deliver on our strategic goals. At Ionis, we pride ourselves on cultivating a challenging, motivating and rewarding environment that fosters innovation and scientific excellence. We know that our success is a direct result of the exceptional talents and dedication of our employees. With an unprecedented opportunity to change the course of human health, we look to add diverse individuals, skill sets and perspectives to our exceptional team. We continue to invest time, money and energy into making our onsite, hybrid and remote work environments a place where solid and lasting relationships are built and where our culture and employees can thrive. We’re building on our rich history, and we believe our greatest achievements are ahead of us. If you’re passionate about the opportunity to have meaningful impact on patients in need, we invite you to apply and join us. Experience and contribute to our unique culture while you develop and expand your career! Technology & AI Enablement Summary: We are seeking a motivated and technical Technology Intern to support initiatives across AI, Automation, and the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. This role is designed for a technical "builder" who wants to gain hands-on experience with modern enterprise tools like Databricks, SQL, and the Power Platform. You will help optimize our digital workplace through intelligent automation while contributing to a mission-critical Strategic AI Project: leveraging data to identify patients for life-changing therapies. This work is a key step toward making our predictive models more transparent, trusted, and actionable for commercial decision-making.

Requirements

Education: Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related technical field.
Core Tooling: Basic understanding of Microsoft 365 and a strong interest in learning the Power Platform (Power Automate, Power BI).
Technical Literacy: Introductory experience with Python or SQL (ability to read, write, or edit basic scripts and queries).
Analytical Mindset: Strong problem-solving skills and a curiosity for how AI and Data Science solve real-world healthcare challenges.
Communication: Good documentation skills and the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical business partners.
MUST be currently enrolled in a U.S. Undergraduate and/or Graduate Degree Program and not graduating prior to the completion of the Ionis internship.
MUST be able to begin internship between 6/8 and 8/14/2026.
MUST be able and willing to remain in program through at least 8/14/2026.
MUST be able and willing to commit to a minimum 40-hour work week.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Databricks or other cloud-based data platforms.
Exposure to SharePoint site design or governance.
Prior experience building low-code flows or personal technical/coding projects.

Responsibilities

M365 Support: Assist in the configuration, customization, and support of Microsoft 365 applications, including SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive.
Digital Workspace: Support the development and maintenance of SharePoint sites, lists, and permissions to improve cross-functional collaboration.
Workflow Optimization: Partner with IT and business teams to identify and document opportunities for efficiency improvements using modern workplace tools.
Low-Code Solutions: Build and enhance automated workflows using Power Automate to streamline data movement and business processes.
Technical Scripting: Develop and maintain basic Python scripts and SQL queries for data processing, system integration, and automation tasks.
AI Enablement: Explore and apply Generative AI use cases (e.g., ChatGPT) to increase team productivity and technical documentation efficiency.
AI-Driven Analysis: Utilize Databricks and Databricks Genie to perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) on healthcare datasets to uncover patient trends and patterns.
Visualization: Translate complex predictive model outputs into actionable business stories by building Power BI dashboards and reports.
Model Trust: Assist in visualizing and documenting model drivers (such as SHAP values) to help business partners understand and trust AI-driven predictions.

Benefits

Dual Mentorship: Direct guidance from technology enablement professionals with project-based exposure to the Data Science and Analytics team.
Front-Row Seat to Biotech: Exposure to how data science fuels strategic decision-making in a commercial biotech environment.
Modern Tech Stack: Hands-on experience with an enterprise stack including Databricks, SQL, Python, and Microsoft 365.
Real-World Impact: See how your technical work directly contributes to identifying patients who need transformative medicines.
The program is designed to complement a student’s undergraduate and/or graduate studies with relevant, hands-on industry experience
Ionis offers paid positions
Weekly stipend (for onsite interns only)
Professional Networking
End-of-program project presentations
Housing/Travel assistance available for eligible, out-of-area interns
Networking and bonding social events
Interaction with diverse and motivated teams/departments