Internship Data Science & Business Intelligence
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Job Description Internship Opportunity Data Science & Business Intelligence Internship Nikon BioImaging Lab (Leiden) Location: Leiden, The Netherlands Duration: 6 months Start date: Flexible (preferably Oct 2026) Level: MSc student (internship as part of degree) About Nikon BioImaging Lab Nikon BioImaging Lab (NBIL) in Leiden is a contract research organization (CRO) specializing in advanced microscopy, 3D cell models, and image‑based assay development. We collaborate with academic groups, biotech startups, and pharmaceutical companies to support innovation in drug discovery and life‑science research. To strengthen our outreach and strategic focus, we are investing in data‑driven business development tools that help our team better understand the market, identify relevant partners, and monitor emerging trends in the life sciences. Internship Assignment We are seeking a motivated Data Science and Business ‑ oriented MSc student to continue the development of an existing business development intelligence tool. A previous intern has already built a strong foundation. During this internship, you will expand and improve the tool’s capabilities, transforming it into a more powerful and scalable system that supports our business developers in their day‑to‑day work. The Tool Is Designed To Map relevant biotech, pharma, and research organizations by geography and technology focus Link news items, press releases, and publications to companies Detect relevance and potential business opportunities for business development Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and relevant conferences This internship combines technical development with real ‑ world application , bridging data science and strategic decision‑making in the biotech and pharma ecosystem. Key Activities Depending on your background and interests, your work may include: Expanding and structuring databases of companies, technologies, and market segments Integrating multiple data sources (e.g. company websites, news feeds, conference listings) Applying natural language processing (NLP) to match news and content to companies Developing relevance scoring or classification methods for business development use cases Identifying trends and signals in fast‑moving life‑science domains Improving usability and interpretability of outputs for non‑technical users Presenting insights and recommendations to the NBIL team You will work closely with both business development and scientific colleagues, ensuring that your technical work creates immediate business value. Job Requirements Your Profile You are a MSc student in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or a related field You are currently enrolled at a Dutch university for the duration of the internship You have experience with Python and data analysis (PowerBI is a plus) You have basic knowledge of machine learning and/or NLP (from coursework or projects) You enjoy working with real‑world, unstructured data Affinity with life sciences is a plus (but not required) You can communicate clearly with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders You are proactive and enjoy improving and extending existing systems You are located in Leiden area What We Offer A high ‑ impact data science internship with real users and real data The opportunity to build upon an existing, working tool rather than a demo project Mentorship from experienced business development and scientific professionals Exposure to the biotech and pharmaceutical innovation landscape A collaborative and international working environment Insight into how data science directly supports strategic business decisions How To Apply Are you eager to gain hands-on experience in an innovative research environment? We would love to hear from you. Please send us your CV and a short motivation letter explaining your background and what you hope to learn from this internship opportunity at the Nikon BioImaging Lab.
Core Responsibilities
The intern will develop and scale a business intelligence tool to map biotech and pharma organizations while monitoring industry trends. They will integrate diverse data sources and apply NLP techniques to provide actionable insights for business development teams.
Requirements
Candidates must be currently enrolled in an MSc program in Data Science, AI, Computer Science, or a related field at a Dutch university. Proficiency in Python and basic knowledge of machine learning or NLP are required.
About Nikon Europe
Industry: Consumer Electronics
Company size: 51-200 employees
Who we are: Grounded in the latest opto-electronics and precision technologies, our products and solutions help build a better society. Get to know the real Nikon. We do so much more than manufacture cameras and binoculars. Our technology can be found in the equipment used to manufacture semiconductors essential to PCs and smartphones, as well as devices that detect faults in electronic equipment. Nikon’s technology is the cornerstone of everyday life. Our businesses at the European Headquarters: Corporate functions: Nikon Business Support Europe is supporting not only the healthcare and imaging business in the Netherlands, but also other business across Europe in six corporate functions; Finance, Human Resources, Legal, IT, Internal Audit and CSR. Imaging business: Thanks to advances in digital technology, the camera has evolved into an everyday device anybody can use to easily take high-quality pictures. For professional photographers, digital camera technologies have yielded remarkably advances functions and performance that can significantly intensify creativity and expression. Nikon camera production acumen and technologies, both supported by our long history, will continue to expand imaging possibilities. Healthcare business: Microscopes and measuring instruments from our healthcare business are contributing to fields ranging from bioscience research to industrial sectors such as components for electronics, automobiles and aircraft. As a market leader in optical instrumentation and the only microscope company to manufacture its own glass, ensuring the very finest quality assurance throughout production. With more than 100 year’s expertise in the field, Nikon’s microscope range is at the leading edge of technological development and continues to help scientists around the world in undertaking ground-breaking research.