Acadia Pharmaceuticals: Data Analytics Intern

This paid internship is only open to undergraduate college students who are Pell Grant eligible. Proof of financial aid award is required. 

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ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS

Acadia is advancing breakthroughs in neuroscience to elevate life. Since our founding, we
have been working at the forefront of healthcare to bring vital solutions to people who
need them most. We developed and commercialized the first and only FDA-approved drug
to treat hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson’s disease psychosis and the first and only approved drug in the United States and Canada for the treatment of Rett
syndrome. Our clinical-stage development efforts are focused on Prader-Willi syndrome,
Alzheimer’s disease psychosis, and multiple other programs targeting neuropsychiatric
symptoms in central nervous system disorders. For more information, visit us
at Acadia.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X.

TITLE- Data Analytics Intern

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Data collection and cleaning:

Gather and consolidate claims and activity data from various sources, including sales, marketing, operational systems.

Clean, validate and transform data for deep dive analysis.

Data Visualization:

Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) to identify critical trends, patterns, anomalies.

Statistical Analysis and predictive modeling:

Apply statistical methods (hypothesis test, correlation study, etc.) to analyse patient journeys or retrieve sales activity drivers.

Compliance:

Maintain confidentiality and integrity of sensitive data sharing /reporting.: Data Analytics Intern

DESIRED MAJORS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS + SKILLS

Majors or specializations (not limited): data science, data analytics, statistics, computer science

Technical skills (must haves): SQL query; Python programming; MS Excel Technical skills (preferred to have): Power BI

Degree: Senior or above

INTERVIEW PROCESS

2-3 candidates are expected to be invited for the interviews. Ideally I would like to complete all interviews in one day. The total interview for one candidate is planned within 1.5 hour:

30 mins technical interview (To ensure fairness and transparency, this interview is strongly preferred to be arranged on site)

I would provide a few SQL coding questions to test candidates' SQL query skills on site.

15 mins: candidates work on the questions

15 mins: walk me through the coding logics

15-30 mins Python demo: candidates can demo their past Python coding work and provide an introduction about their work's goals/applications. (This demo can be done online or on site).

[optional] 20-30 mins round table conversations with 1-2 CIAO team members (On site or online)

INFORMATION FOR 2025 GRADUATES

Are you open to hiring 2025 graduates for a summer internship?

Yes

Are there opportunities for full time employment at your company after the summer internship is complete?

⚫ Maybe, we do not know at this time

PAY RATE

$22/hr

LOCATION

12830 El Camino Real

Suite 400

San Diego, CA 92130

ADVICE FOR CANDIDATES

SQL (very important) and Python coding preparation.

Study Acadia's products and get to know a bit more information about US. or global rare diseases treatment industries.

Prepare story telling skills. In other words, try to translate 'technical' results into practical actions/solutions for business stakeholders.