About Acadia Pharmaceuticals Acadia is committed to turning scientific promise into meaningful innovation that makes the difference for underserved neurological and rare disease communities around the world. Our commercial portfolio includes the first and only FDA-approved treatments for Parkinson’s disease psychosis and Rett syndrome. We are developing the next wave of therapeutic advancements with a robust and diverse pipeline that includes mid- to late-stage programs in Alzheimer’s disease psychosis and Lewy body dementia psychosis, along with earlier-stage programs that address other underserved patient needs.

At Acadia, we’re here to be their difference. The Technology, AI & Automation Intern will support Acadia Europe by contributing hands-on technical expertise to identify, prototype, and deliver technology-enabled improvements across the European organization. This internship is planned for a duration of 2–4 months and is intended to provide targeted, project-based support outside of the standard intern program framework.

The role is designed to bring current external perspectives on AI and automation into Acadia Europe, while enabling the intern to gain structured exposure to the pharmaceutical business.

Requirements

The position is paid and based in Baar (ZG), Switzerland. We are only able to consider students enrolled at Swiss learning institutions with valid work/stay permits. This internship provides hands-on exposure to applying AI and automation in a real-world pharmaceutical setting.

The intern will gain insight into cross-functional operations, regulatory considerations, and decision-making processes, with the opportunity to focus more deeply on selected functions based on project scope. For Acadia, the role provides targeted technical capacity and fresh external perspectives to explore how technology can further optimize ways of working. Learn more about our internship program here .

Responsibilities

: Design, prototype, and test automation and AI-enabled solutions to improve efficiency, quality, or speed of work across functions. This may include workflow automation, reporting automation, data handling, or AI-assisted analysis. Apply up-to-date knowledge of AI, automation, and emerging technologies to identify relevant and feasible use cases within a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

, Commercial, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Operations, HR, Finance, IT) to understand workflows, challenges, and opportunities for improvement. Identify, scope, and deliver small to mid-sized projects with clear business value. Develop proof-of-concepts, prototypes, solution designs, or implementation recommendations.

Communicate technical concepts, progress, and outcomes clearly to non-technical stakeholders. Present findings and recommendations in a structured manner. Participates in team meetings, planning sessions, and strategic discussions to gain exposure to business operations and contribute insights where appropriate.

Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and alignment with company values in all interactions. Completes a capstone project or final presentation summarizing internship contributions and key learnings. Education/Experience/Skills: Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with hands-on interest in AI, automation, and technology-enabled process optimization.

Prior internship, leadership experience, campus involvement, or project-based work preferred. Ability to translate business problems into practical technical solutions. Experience or familiarity with automation tools, scripting, data analysis, AI/ML concepts, or low-code/no-code platforms is an advantage.

Technology, AI and Automation Intern, Europe