Intern-IT, AI Team, Platform & Integration

Asklepios BioPharmaceutical, Inc. (AskBio)•Durham, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

AskBio Inc., a wholly owned and independently operated subsidiary of Bayer AG, is a fully integrated gene therapy company dedicated to developing life-saving medicines and changing lives. The company maintains a portfolio of clinical programs across a range of neuromuscular, central nervous system, cardiovascular, and metabolic disease indications with a clinical-stage pipeline that includes investigational therapeutics for congestive heart failure, limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, multiple system atrophy, Parkinson’s disease, and Pompe disease. AskBio’s gene therapy platform includes Pro10™, an industry-leading proprietary cell line manufacturing process, and an extensive array of capsids and promoters. With global headquarters in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, and European headquarters in Edinburgh, Scotland, the company has generated hundreds of proprietary capsids and promoters, several of which have entered pre-clinical and clinical testing. Our vision: Pioneering science to create transformative molecular medicines. Our mission: Lead innovative science and drive clinical outcomes to transform people's lives. Our principles: Advance innovative science by pushing boundaries. Bring transformative therapeutics to patients in need. Provide an environment for employees to reach their fullest potential. Our values: Be a Pioneer. We are not afraid of the impossible and to innovate to make gene therapies accessible to those in need. Cultivate Collaboration. Strive to be the best teammate, actively listen, openly communicate, and embrace diverse points of view. Embrace Responsibility. We are humbled by the enormity of our mission. We hold a relentless commitment to advance science and clinical outcomes for our patients, families, and caregivers. Raise the Bar. Continuously drive improvements and efficiencies. Seek and provide constructive feedback. Have a bias for learning and action. Act with Uncompromising Integrity. Be honest, transparent, and committed to doing what’s right in every situation. Make clear commitments and follow through. Position Summary Working as part of the AI Readiness Team, this intern will support the platform readiness workstream for prioritized, high‑value AI use cases across business and scientific functions. The role focuses on evaluating current tools, environments, and integration pathways; identifying technical blockers; and implementing lightweight solutions that enable rapid experimentation and secure, scalable deployment needed to move use cases from “marginally ready” to “deployment‑ready.” The intern will collaborate with the AI Hub, enterprise architecture, security, and functional IT teams. The program culminates in a final presentation on accelerating AI Use Case readiness: Platform & Integration. This intern will be office-based in RTP, NC and will report to the Director, AI Automation and Integration.

Requirements

Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
Must be at least a Junior in university at the time of application
Required technical experience: one or more of Python, JavaScript, scripting, and REST APIs
Required systems experience: Exposure to collaboration tools (Teams, SharePoint, Confluence, or similar)
Understanding of: What integration points are (APIs, connectors, files) The concept of identity and access (logins, permissions, roles)
Willingness and ability to learn simple automation or integration tasks with guidance
Strong sense of accountability; ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Flexible and willing to support a variety of tasks for the Information Technology team
Proactive, solution‑driven mindset; strong problem‑solving and communication skills
Available to work full‑time at the office during the summer months (May–August)

Nice To Haves

Prior project work automating workflows or building internal tools
Exposure to cloud platform concepts learned through coursework (Azure/AWS/GCP fundamentals)
Basic understanding of REST API endpoints or payload formats (JSON, XML)
Familiarity with version control concepts
Experience creating diagrams using tools such as Lucidchart, Miro, or VisioComfort navigating documentation repositories or wikis

Responsibilities

Support assessments of AI Platform tool, compute, storage, and security, needs for priority use cases
Learn to evaluate API availability, data connectors, and workflow orchestration requirements
Review current environments to identify compatibility gaps
Partner with security/IT to ensure identity, access, and compliance are addressed in designs
Observe end‑to‑end integration of data sources with analytics/ML platforms
Review logging/monitoring practices; propose improvements for reliability and observability
Participate in building lightweight integrations or automations (e.g., REST calls, pipelines, CI/CD)
Assist with environment configuration and documentation (runbooks, how‑to guides)
Maintain a risk/issues register and help prioritize remediation actions
Communicate platform findings with clear diagrams and recommendations
Present a final readout with a pragmatic roadmap to close platform gaps