Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · 9 hours ago
2026 Summer Intern | Clinical Data Science
Carlsbad, CA
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$18/hr - $23/hr
Start in 2026 SummerIonis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a pioneer in RNA-targeted medicines, dedicated to discovering medical breakthroughs for serious diseases. The Clinical Data Science Intern will support the Data Manager and Clinical Programmer in gathering, analyzing, and reporting clinical data for trials, providing exposure to data management and clinical programming activities.
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Responsibilities
Supports the Data Manager and Clinical Programmer within the clinical study
As directed by the Data Manager, supports data management activities such as database development and data reconciliation
As directed by the Data Manager, drafts study related documents and plans (e.g., specifications for clinical data listings and data reconciliation programs, User Acceptance Testing Plan, Data Transfer Agreement)
As directed by the Data Manager, supports ongoing data management activities including creating and distributing clinical study metrics, receipt and reconciliation of external clinical data, QC of programmed clinical data listings
As directed by the Clinical Programmer, works with the programming team to understand clinical programming processes and standards used to support clinical data deliverables
As directed by the Clinical Programmer, assists in the development and evaluation of a model (e.g., machine learning or analytical model) intended to support the Clinical Data Science team’s processes and decision-making
Documents programming workflows, assumptions, and model development details related to the project to support knowledge sharing and future maintenance
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled university student pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
Experience with programming languages, preferably with Python or R
Proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required
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
Benefits
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
Company
Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
For three decades, Ionis has invented medicines that bring better futures to people with serious diseases.
Founded in 1989
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.45B2025-11-13Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2024-09-09Post Ipo Equity· $500.3M
2023-06-06Post Ipo Debt· $500M
Leadership Team
Brett P. Monia
Chief Executive Officer
Eric Bastings
Senior Vice President, Development Strategy
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