Intern

Job Title: Intern in Health Economics
Department: EMEA HE Real-World Methods & Evidence Generation
We are looking for driven candidates seeking to start their career and join us as a paid intern with the prospect of a permanent Analyst position available at the end of the internship. The candidate will enhance their Health Economics skills, support our consulting projects and undertake their dissertation (if applicable).
To be considered you should be currently studying for (or recently completed) a MSc in Heath Economics or Economic evaluation or other relevant and related Health Economics qualification.
You will work in a dynamic, global company of over 75,000 employees in more than 100 countries with a broad range of healthcare information, technology and service offerings. As part of our team, comprised of ~100 Health Economists, Epidemiologists and Biostatisticians, you will develop your knowledge and skills to effectively contribute to the generation of insights and solutions for our clients. Above all, your work will impact decision-making in various health care systems on treatment innovations, care provision and access in EU, UK and beyond.
Our clients operate in the life sciences industry, including the global top 20 pharmaceutical, medical device and biotech companies, as well as public health providers and regulatory authorities. They are looking for insight and evidence around the safety, efficacy, effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of health care delivery systems, medical devices, and pharmaceutical products spanning the full spectrum of therapeutic and disease areas. Our diverse mix of clients, the breadth of disease areas, as well as increasing access to novel data sources and methodologies provide a constant and rewarding challenge for our people.
What you will do:
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Be assigned a client-based dissertation project based, where possible, or a thought leadership dissertation project (e.g. a literature review or an economic model).
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This is a full-time position and your time will be split between the dissertation project (~60%) and supporting the team on other projects (~40%) thus providing you with an opportunity to gain experience in a range of Health Economics offerings
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Produce materials and services relating to the Health Economics Outcomes Research business areas (Health Technology Assessment (HTA) submissions, EU Joint Clinical Assessment (JCA), EU Joint Scientific Consultations and local scientific advice and related evidence generation projects e.g. global value dossiers, evidence and landscape assessments, systematic literature reviews and (network) meta-analyses) that generate value for clients
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Have the opportunity to liaise with clients directly and develop client communication & presentation skills, as part of a project team
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Contribute to internal initiatives for the advancement of innovative methodological approaches
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Work closely with a diverse range of peers, project managers and subject matter experts, both in the London office and offices across Europe
Who you are:
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You must be studying for (or recently completed) a postgraduate degree in Health Economics or Economic evaluation, or another relevant discipline
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You have strong numeracy and quantitative skills as well as competency using MS Excel
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You are capable of tackling loosely defined problems analytically and applying pragmatic and logical problem-solving skills
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You are a communicative person that values building strong relationships with colleagues and clients and have the ability to explain complex topics in simple terms and in a structured way, both spoken and written.
We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background enhances the work environment for our employees and leads to better solutions for our clients.
 

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com