Intern, IT

Valeris is a fully integrated life sciences commercialization partner that provides comprehensive solutions that span the entire healthcare value chain. Formed by the merger of PharmaCord and Mercalis, Valeris™ revolutionizes the path from life sciences innovation to real-life impact to build a world in which every patient gets the care they need. Valeris works on behalf of life sciences companies to improve the patient experience so that patients can access and adhere to critical medications. Backed by proven industry expertise, a deep commitment to patient care, the latest technology, and exceptionally talented team members, Valeris provides the data and strategic insights, patient support services and healthcare provider engagement tools to help life sciences companies successfully commercialize new products. Valeris provides commercialization solutions to more than 500 life sciences customers and has provided access and affordability support to millions of patients. The company is headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina and Jeffersonville, Indiana. To learn more about Valeris, please visit www.valeris.com.

We are seeking a motivated and talented IT Intern to join our growing team. As an IT Intern, you will work closely with our senior developers and technical team to design, develop, test, and maintain software applications. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with foundational programming skills who is eager to grow and learn in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Learn all facets of the day-to-day operations of the area within the area to which they are assigned. This may include software development, database maintenance, help desk support, information security, and more

·         Write code, make database changes, and fix issues, depending on your assigned area

·         Develop and demonstrate an analytical approach to problems solving in order to achieve the goals of the assigned team

·         Gain exposure to facets of the development process and the requirements that must be met

·         Produce good documentation on changes being made

·         Work cross-functionally on projects that improve your technical skills, leadership, analytical skills, and project management

·         Learn how to operate in a professional environment, including appropriate email and meeting etiquette, which form of communication to choose for what purpose, etc

·         Set goals and objectives for your apprenticeship rotation with your assigned leader and schedule regular feedback sessions

·         Assist your team in development and execution of projects

- Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of web and mobile applications
- Write clean, scalable, and efficient code under the guidance of senior developers
- Troubleshoot and resolve bugs, issues, and bottlenecks in the application
- Participate in code reviews and contribute ideas for continuous improvement
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including UI/UX designers, product managers, and QA engineers
- Stay up-to-date with new technology trends and best practices in software development
- Utilize Valeris’ values as the driving force behind the team’s success
- On time adherence to training deadlines for all corporate policies and procedures
- Ensure all SOPs are followed with consistency
- Perform additional tasks or projects as assigned

Qualifications:

- Problem-solving skills and attention to detail

- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

- Strong communication and collaboration skills

- Internship or project experience in application development

- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies

- Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) is a plus

- As a plus exposure to CI/CD tools and practices

Physical Demands & Work Environment

- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit for long periods of time, use hands to type, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Prefer candidates who can type at least 35 words per minute with 97% accuracy.
- Although very minimal, flexibility to travel as needed is preferred.
- This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc.

Why Work for Valeris?

We’re committed to supporting the well-being and success of our team members. As part of our organization, full-time employees can expect:

- Opportunities for advancement in a company that supports personal and professional growth
- A challenging, stimulating work environment that encourages new ideas
- Work for a company that values diversity and makes deliberate efforts to create an inclusive workplace
- A mission-driven, inclusive culture where your work makes a meaningful impact

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and, depending on the position, a drug screen in accordance with company standards. Please note that this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities associated with the position. Responsibilities and tasks may be modified at any time, with or without notice.

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

At Valeris, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, support it and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. Valeris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.