Intern - Health Economics - London

Job Title: Intern in Health Economics
Contract: Fixed term contract (6 months)

Department: EMEA HE Real-World Methods & Evidence Generation

Location: London, United Kingdom

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.

For more information about our company please visit our website: https://www.iqvia.com/

What you will do:

• 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).

• 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

• 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

• Have the opportunity to liaise with clients directly and develop client communication & presentation skills, as part of a project team

• Contribute to internal initiatives for the advancement of innovative methodological approaches

• 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:

• You must be studying for (or recently completed) a postgraduate degree in Health Economics or Economic evaluation, or another relevant discipline

• You have strong numeracy and quantitative skills as well as competency using MS Excel

• You are capable of tackling loosely defined problems analytically and applying pragmatic and logical problem-solving skills

• 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

• You are eligible to work in the UK without visa sponsorship

• Must have a UK National Insurance number and UK bank account

• Must be available for 6 months (starting approximately from June, however, there is flexibility on the start date) which will be based in our London office (hybrid working model)

• Accommodation or relocation fees will not be covered/included

How to apply/recruitment process:

• CV will be required

• Cover letter will be required

• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete an online recorded video in the first stage of the process. In the second stage candidates will be invited to a pre-screening conversation with a recruiter, will be asked to complete a short written assignment and will also be invited to attend an in-person interview in our London Paddington office in early February.

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.

Important information:

• Please submit your CV and cover letter in English
• Please submit your cover letter by adding file alongside your CV in the ‘Resume/CV file upload' field in the application form (only applications with CV and cover letter will be taken into consideration)
• Application deadline is at 9am GMT, 23 January 2024
• Please expect receiving feedback on your application and next steps on the 24th of January

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IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. We believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com