AI Intern

About the role

Tris Pharma, Inc. is a leading privately-owned U.S. biopharmaceutical company focused on development and commercialization of innovative medicines in ADHD, spectrum disorders, anxiety, pain and addiction. The company holds over 150 US and international patents, markets several branded ADHD products in the U.S., and licenses products domestically and internationally. It maintains a robust pipeline spanning neuroscience and other therapeutic categories using proprietary science and technology. The IT Department, located at the Monmouth Junction, NJ headquarters, seeks a Part‑time, temporary Artificial Intelligence Intern.

Responsibilities

• Explore and research AI applications by investigating how AI, machine learning, and data analytics can solve challenges and create opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry, including big data solutions and IoT applications.
• Support AI Proof‑of‑Concepts to help identify potential areas for AI implementation and contribute to small‑scale pilot projects.
• Assist in understanding and preparing company data for potential AI applications.
• Explore and prototype ways to automate internal processes, potentially leveraging large language models (LLMs) to enhance efficiency.
• Create clear documentation, summaries, and dashboards to share insights and progress on AI initiatives with the team.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with departments (IT, Finance, R&D, etc.) to understand needs and identify AI integration opportunities.
• Stay current with the latest developments in AI and machine learning to bring fresh ideas to the team.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, artificial intelligence, data science, or a related technical field.
• Strong foundational understanding of programming concepts, particularly with Python.
• Familiarity with basic machine learning concepts is a plus.
• Experience or coursework demonstrating interest in automating tasks, building small applications, or exploring ML models.
• Soft skills: genuine passion and interest in AI and its real‑world applications; strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities; excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team; capable of managing multiple priorities and eager to learn new technologies in a dynamic environment.
• Travel requirements: 0%.
• Physical requirements: Office‑based position.

Pay

Pay rate: $20.00 per hour.

Schedule

Flexible hours: 20 hours per week. Duration: 3‑6 months.