Almirall is a leading global biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Barcelona, specializing in medical dermatology. Founded in 1943, the company focuses on providing innovative solutions for skin health, covering a wide range of conditions from psoriasis to actinic keratosis. With a presence in over 21 countries and a workforce of approximately 1,900 employees, Almirall is a key player in the European pharmaceutical sector and is listed on the Spanish Stock Exchange. As a Spanish-founded company with its global headquarters in Barcelona, Almirall offers a unique blend of local heritage and international reach. The company maintains significant R&D and manufacturing facilities in the Barcelona area, making it a hub for scientific and technical talent. For international professionals, Almirall provides a diverse and collaborative environment where English is frequently used in global functions, along with structured trainee programs and opportunities for career progression in specialized fields like biotechnology and clinical development.

Founded in 1943 in Barcelona, Almirall began as a local pharmaceutical firm before expanding internationally through strategic acquisitions and a focus on R&D. It went public on the Spanish Stock Exchange in 2007 and has since pivoted its core strategy to become a global leader in medical dermatology.

Trainee Bioinformatician

Almirall

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What will you be doing day to day?
• Dive into the analysis of omics datasets (single‑cell and bulk RNA‑seq) to help answer key biological questions.
• Get involved in the development, testing, and benchmarking of new computational methodologies.
• Work with cutting‑edge technologies and emerging AI tools.
• Build knowledge in skin‑related indications that are central to the company's strategic focus.

What are we looking for?
• You're studying or have completed a BSc/MSc in Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Computational Biology, or a related field. We also welcome candidates from Statistics, Mathematics, or Physics who are passionate about computational biology.
• A solid biological background.
• Experience with scripting languages such as R or Python.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex analytical concepts clearly.
• A collaborative mindset and comfort working in multidisciplinary teams.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

What do we offer?
• An international environment with plenty of opportunities to learn and grow.
• A 12‑month internship contract.
• Subsidized canteen and coffee.
• The option to work remotely 2 days per week.

We're waiting for you!
If you love data, biology, and innovation, you'll feel right at home here. Ready to join us?

Almirall is seeking a highly motivated intern to join the Computational Biology and Bioinformatics team within the R&D Data Science department. The ideal candidate will be passionate about applying and developing computational tools to analyze omics data and accelerate research discovery programs.

Why work with Almirall?

We are a people-centric company where employees are at their best, patients and customer are at the heart of every decision, and our focus and agility allow us to deliver greater impact for all.

Additionally, for the 17th year in a row, we have been certified as Top Employer Spain, and also Top Employer Germany for the first time.

This strengthens our commitment to create a unique work environment that helps our employees to develop their skills to fullest and grow both professionally and as individuals.

We are delighted to have a great team that is proactive, innovative, and eager to transform the world of people with skin conditions.

We are proud of each one of our employees, their development, and growth: they are the success of the company.

Our purpose

"Transform the patients' world by helping them realize their hopes & dreams for a healthy life".

Our values

Care: we listen & empathize, we value diverse perspectives & backgrounds and we help each other succeed.
Courage: we challenge the status quo, we take full ownership and we learn from our success & failures.
Innovation: we put the patient and customer at the center, we create novel solutions and we empower entrepreneurial mindsets.
Simplicity: we act decisively and avoid over-analysis, we understand why before we act and we are agile & keep things simple.

At Almirall, it's all about people!

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