What are the responsibilities and job description for the Global Health Economics and Outcomes Research Intern position at Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.?
Join Our Summer Internship Program and Make a Real Impact
Are you ready to do meaningful work in a cutting-edge, research-driven organization? At Alexion (an AstraZeneca company for Rare Diseases), our summer internship program offers you the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge, and connections that will set you up for future success. This program will begin on June 2nd and potentially run through August 8th, 2025.
As an intern, you’ll be part of a dynamic, global team of curious, passionate, and open-minded individuals who are eager to learn, innovate, and grow. You’ll collaborate with industry-leading professionals, contribute to impactful projects, and gain hands-on experience in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
If you’re enthusiastic about science, innovation, and making a difference, our internship program is your chance to follow your passion and kickstart your career!
Intern in Global Health Economics and Outcomes Research
AstraZeneca Global Hub is an innovation-driven global biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines, primarily for the treatment of cardiovascular, renal and metabolic, respiratory and immunological, oncological and rare diseases.
In line with our firm commitment to training and developing exceptional talent, this person will join our Global Health Economics and Outcomes Research department to learn and grow through active collaboration with our team.
Focus area: Global Health Economics and Outcomes Research
Training through practical experience:
Throughout this internship, the primary focus will be on learning and skill development. The intern will have the opportunity to gain practical experience in health economics and outcomes research, with tasks designed to support their learning and adaptation to the position. The emphasis will be on active participation, collaboration, and supervised execution of responsibilities to foster a comprehensive understanding of the field.
Main responsibilities will be to support research initiatives and ongoing research projects in health economics and outcomes research, evaluating the value of new medical technologies by considering their clinical effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and broader societal impact. Such projects to support include:
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis: Conducting studies to assess the cost-effectiveness of healthcare
interventions compared to standard of care, developing economic models to simulate the long-term costs and outcomes associated with different healthcare interventions.
Real-World Evidence Studies: Designing real-world studies and analyzing real-world data to generate evidence on the clinical and economic outcomes of healthcare interventions in routine clinical practice.
Budget Impact Analysis: Estimating the potential financial impact of adopting a new health intervention within a specific healthcare system or payer setting.
Value Dossier Development: Compiling comprehensive evidence dossiers that communicate the clinical and economic value of a healthcare intervention to support market access and reimbursement decisions.
These projects typically involve collaboration with cross-functional teams, engagement with external stakeholders (e.g., healthcare providers, payers, regulatory authorities), and adherence to relevant guidelines and best practices in health economics and outcomes research.
Requirements Educational Background: A candidate pursuing a PhD program, having completed the second year within the health economics, outcomes research, public health, economics, or a related field.
Analytical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis, statistical methods, and modeling, as well as the ability to interpret and communicate complex data.
Research Skills: Experience or coursework in research methodologies, including study design, data collection, and analysis.
Understanding of Health Systems: Familiarity with healthcare systems, including knowledge of healthcare financing, reimbursement, and policy considerations.
Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey research findings and collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
Adaptability and Learning Orientation: Demonstrated ability to quickly grasp new concepts, learn from experience, and apply feedback in a dynamic research environment.
Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in relevant software for data analysis and economic modeling.
Project Management Skills: Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
Ethical Considerations and Compliance: Understanding of ethical considerations in research, as well as adherence to regulations and guidelines governing health economics and outcomes research.
Teamwork and Collaboration: Willingness and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, engage with external stakeholders, and contribute to collaborative research projects.
AstraZeneca is a company that promotes equal opportunities. AstraZeneca will consider all eligible persons, without discrimination based on disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity/paternity period, race or origin (national or ethnic), age, religion or belief, identity of gender, marital or de facto partnership status and/or any other characteristic protected by law.
We reserve the right to close this posting early based on application volume or capacity. Our priority is to ensure that every applicant receives the privilege of thorough review and consideration. To achieve this, we may need to limit the number of applications we process, as there are a finite number of open positions available. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
Are you ready to do meaningful work in a cutting-edge, research-driven organization? At Alexion (an AstraZeneca company for Rare Diseases), our summer internship program offers you the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge, and connections that will set you up for future success. This program will begin on June 2nd and potentially run through August 8th, 2025.
As an intern, you’ll be part of a dynamic, global team of curious, passionate, and open-minded individuals who are eager to learn, innovate, and grow. You’ll collaborate with industry-leading professionals, contribute to impactful projects, and gain hands-on experience in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
If you’re enthusiastic about science, innovation, and making a difference, our internship program is your chance to follow your passion and kickstart your career!
Intern in Global Health Economics and Outcomes Research
AstraZeneca Global Hub is an innovation-driven global biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines, primarily for the treatment of cardiovascular, renal and metabolic, respiratory and immunological, oncological and rare diseases.
In line with our firm commitment to training and developing exceptional talent, this person will join our Global Health Economics and Outcomes Research department to learn and grow through active collaboration with our team.
Focus area: Global Health Economics and Outcomes Research
Training through practical experience:
Throughout this internship, the primary focus will be on learning and skill development. The intern will have the opportunity to gain practical experience in health economics and outcomes research, with tasks designed to support their learning and adaptation to the position. The emphasis will be on active participation, collaboration, and supervised execution of responsibilities to foster a comprehensive understanding of the field.
Main responsibilities will be to support research initiatives and ongoing research projects in health economics and outcomes research, evaluating the value of new medical technologies by considering their clinical effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and broader societal impact. Such projects to support include:
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis: Conducting studies to assess the cost-effectiveness of healthcare
interventions compared to standard of care, developing economic models to simulate the long-term costs and outcomes associated with different healthcare interventions.
Real-World Evidence Studies: Designing real-world studies and analyzing real-world data to generate evidence on the clinical and economic outcomes of healthcare interventions in routine clinical practice.
Budget Impact Analysis: Estimating the potential financial impact of adopting a new health intervention within a specific healthcare system or payer setting.
Value Dossier Development: Compiling comprehensive evidence dossiers that communicate the clinical and economic value of a healthcare intervention to support market access and reimbursement decisions.
These projects typically involve collaboration with cross-functional teams, engagement with external stakeholders (e.g., healthcare providers, payers, regulatory authorities), and adherence to relevant guidelines and best practices in health economics and outcomes research.
Requirements Educational Background: A candidate pursuing a PhD program, having completed the second year within the health economics, outcomes research, public health, economics, or a related field.
Analytical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis, statistical methods, and modeling, as well as the ability to interpret and communicate complex data.
Research Skills: Experience or coursework in research methodologies, including study design, data collection, and analysis.
Understanding of Health Systems: Familiarity with healthcare systems, including knowledge of healthcare financing, reimbursement, and policy considerations.
Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey research findings and collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
Adaptability and Learning Orientation: Demonstrated ability to quickly grasp new concepts, learn from experience, and apply feedback in a dynamic research environment.
Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in relevant software for data analysis and economic modeling.
Project Management Skills: Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
Ethical Considerations and Compliance: Understanding of ethical considerations in research, as well as adherence to regulations and guidelines governing health economics and outcomes research.
Teamwork and Collaboration: Willingness and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, engage with external stakeholders, and contribute to collaborative research projects.
AstraZeneca is a company that promotes equal opportunities. AstraZeneca will consider all eligible persons, without discrimination based on disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity/paternity period, race or origin (national or ethnic), age, religion or belief, identity of gender, marital or de facto partnership status and/or any other characteristic protected by law.
We reserve the right to close this posting early based on application volume or capacity. Our priority is to ensure that every applicant receives the privilege of thorough review and consideration. To achieve this, we may need to limit the number of applications we process, as there are a finite number of open positions available. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
