Research & Development Intern

Research & Development Intern

As an R&D Intern, you will be involved in developing and refining AI-powered solutions that streamline complex workflows and improve data accuracy. You will contribute to projects that integrate advanced technologies and adaptive AI, into existing systems, focusing on creating intelligent tools that enhance user productivity and data quality.

What your impact will be:

• Contribute to the development and refinement of AI-powered features, potentially involving natural language processing or machine learning.
• Assist in integrating new technological solutions with existing platforms and systems.
• Support the creation of structured data outputs from various inputs, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Collaborate with the R&D team to design, test, and implement features that improve workflow efficiency and user experience.
• Participate in the continuous refinement of AI models and system usability based on feedback.
• Help in developing and maintaining documentation for R&D projects and processes.

What we are looking for:

• Currently pursuing a degree program in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a related technical field.
• Basic understanding of machine learning/AI concepts and principles.
• Familiarity with API integration and database knowledge is beneficial.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in applying technology to solve complex challenges.
• Excellent communication, observational, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

What You'll Gain:

• Real-World AI Application: Gain hands-on experience in developing and implementing AI-powered solutions that have a tangible impact on operational efficiency and user experience.
• Technical Skill Enhancement: Enhance your skills in AI, API integration, and database management, working with cutting-edge technologies.
• Mentorship: Receive guidance and support from experienced R&D professionals and the R&D Manager, fostering your growth in a dynamic environment.
• Business Acumen: Develop a deeper understanding of how R&D initiatives align with company goals, drive revenue growth, and solve real-world business problems.
• Problem-Solving & Innovation: Learn to navigate ambiguity, ask critical questions, and contribute to innovative solutions for complex technical challenges.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with various internal teams, fostering a collaborative approach to product development and technological advancement.

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Program Description:

Healthcare Software Business (HSB) Intern Program at Harris Novum

The Harris Novum Healthcare Software Business (HSB) Intern Program has three main objectives: 

Objectives 

• Grow experience: provide undergraduate students with a first (or near-first) experience working within an industry-leading healthcare software business 
• Build skills: promote development of a set of business, self-reflection, and interpersonal skills that will serve undergraduate students in a range of healthcare, software, or business positions 
• Gain insights: instill self-awareness, ownership, and agency in each undergraduate student so they can more readily navigate healthcare, software, or business careers 

Description 

Overview 

Selected students will spend 2-3 months embedded as interns in an industry-leading healthcare software-as-a-service (SaaS) company.  

Program Leadership

A Program Director and Executive Leader administer the HSB program and ensure the intern receives feedback on character, skills, growth, and performance. An Executive Mentor is assigned to each intern and serves as a consistent professional resource for the duration of the internship.  

Program Structure 

The program delivers core curriculum content and project-based work.

Core Curriculum 

Core curriculum sessions are delivered by domain experts and will cover company best-practices in: 

(1) Leadership & Management  

(2) Finance & Accounting  

(3) Operations & Human resources   

(4) Sales & Marketing   

(5) Professional Services & Customer Support  

(6) Cybersecurity & Healthcare Data Security  

(7) Research & Development  

(8) Product Development

Projects

Interns embed in at least one department and complete an individual or group project with the support of a Project Sponsor. Project Sponsors serve as the point resource for the intern for the project, integrate the intern into departmental meetings, and help the intern navigate interactions within the department and wider organization. At the conclusion of the project period interns summarize their project findings in oral and/or written format.  

Who should apply? 

Undergraduate students with an intention of pursuing a first job or graduate degree in healthcare, software, or business.

Eligibility and Deadlines

Eligibility 

To be eligible to apply for the HSB Program applicants must be: 

At least 18 years of age A U.S. citizen or permanent resident an undergraduate student currently enrolled in an accredited 2- or 4-year college or university; with at least one semester left of undergraduate education by the time the HSB starts

Application Overview

Thank you for your interest in the Novum Healthcare Software Business (HSB) Intern Program.

The application deadline for the Summer Program is April 1, 2026.  

This application consists of five tasks: 

• Complete Applicant Form 
• Complete Rank Choice Question
• Upload answers to essay and short answer questions
• Upload transcript  
• References

You can save your progress to exit and return to the application.

Essay and Short Answer Questions 

Essay and short answer questions must be answered by all applicants. Please upload your written essay and short answers in the attachments tab. 

Transcripts 

Transcripts are required of all applicants. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Please upload a PDF copy in the attachments tab.

References 

Please request a reference from someone who is familiar with your character, strengths, skills, work ethic, and performance. This could be a professor, teacher, supervisor, employment manager, coach, community leader, mentor, or another role who can provide these insights.  Your references will be sent an email with a link and instructions when you complete each request. Please make sure the email address you enter is correct and that your references are expecting that email. Sometimes these emails may get caught in spam so please ask them to check their spam folder if they don't see the recommendation request. 

Application:

Harris Novum Healthcare Software Business (HSB) Intern Program

Rank Choice Question

Please rank your interest in each of the following: 

(1) Leadership & Management 

(2) Finance & Accounting 

(3) Data & Analytics

(4) Operations & Process Improvement

(5) Human resources  

(6) Sales & Marketing

(7) Competitive Analysis

(8) Professional Services 

(9) Customer Support  

(10) Technical Operations

(11) Cybersecurity & Healthcare Data Security 

(12) Product Development

Essay Questions

1. Background: Describe how your experiences with education, competition, role models, or other experiences have shaped your thinking about motivation, challenges, teamwork, or achievement. (limit 300 words)

2. Career Plans: Describe how participation in this intern program would contribute to your future career plans. If you wish, you may use a portion of this response to elaborate on any of your highest ranked areas in the Rank Choice section above. (limit 300 words)

3. Work Experience: Although no specific area of work experience is required for this intern program, please describe your roles in previous jobs or projects and your most valued lessons from those work experiences. (limit 300 words) 

Short Answer Questions

1. Strengths, Skill Sets, and Self Awareness: Many people have strengths, or skill sets that are a “double-edged sword.” Most of the time in life, those strengths or skill sets tends to serve that person well and are therefore reinforced and reused. But at other times, they can have an opposite, deleterious effect. Tell us about at least one of your strengths or skill sets that best matches that description and describe what you've learned about when and how to use them, and most importantly when to modulate or when to not to use them. (limit 300 words)