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Job Description
The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research Labs Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.
As part of the Future Talent Program, this internship offers a unique opportunity over 10-12 weeks to gain hands-on experience alongside a diverse group of scientists within our Company's Value & Implementation Outcomes Research (VIOR) team, with a primary focus on pulmonary hypertension/rare disease. You will work closely with the team to support strategic research initiatives that drive product value and access globally. This role is designed to build your capabilities in outcomes research, evidence synthesis, health technology assessment (HTA), strategic planning, and scientific communication.
Key Responsibilities May Include
Support Evidence Synthesis Projects: Assist in conducting literature reviews, evidence synthesis activities, and data summarization to inform outcomes research strategies and value propositions.
Coordinate Small Working Groups: Support smaller cross-functional working groups alongside VIOR workstream leads to address specific questions or data gaps to inform research strategy.
Contribute to Value Team Activities: Support the development of outcomes research evidence generation plans aligned with strategic needs.
Assist with HTA activities: Work together with VIOR team members, cross-functional teams, and local Company affiliates to support HTA needs.
Scientific Integrity: Review study protocols and related documents as part of internal quality assurance under guidance.
By The End Of This Internship, You Will Have
Gained practical experience in evidence synthesis and research coordination.
Developed an understanding of outcomes research strategy and HTA processes.
Enhanced skills in cross-functional teamwork and project support.
Learned to critically review research documents and contribute to quality assurance.
Developed a professional network within the health economics and outcomes research community.
Qualifications
Currently pursuing or recently completed a graduate degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Economics, Pharmacy, Medicine, or related field.
If currently pursuing a graduate degree, research methods classes must have already been completed before this internship.
Strong interest in outcomes research, health economics, real-world evidence generation, and cardiopulmonary/rare diseases.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with statistical software or research databases is a plus.
Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.
Salary Range
The salary range for this role is $39,600.00-$105,500.00 USD
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