Health Economics Outcomes Research Summer Intern

We are looking for Masters and Doctoral level students majoring in Health Economics & Outcomes Research, Epidemiology, Public Health, or a related field for two 12-week internship roles in Gaithersburg, MD, from May 18th to August 7th.

Position Duties:

• Support Oncology Outcomes Research Team members in real world evidence (RWE)/Health Economics Outcomes Research (HEOR) activities in the Oncology Therapeutic Area, taking the lead on some key short-term deliverables to support HEOR strategy.

• Support O2R team members in conducting observational research studies in Global and US Markets (e.g. analysis of healthcare claims data and medical records, survey research) and in the development of cost-effectiveness and budget impact models.

• Participate in meetings with cross-functional partners in Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Regulatory, Legal/Compliance, and Commercial related to HEOR strategy and evidence generation.

• Contribute to HEOR deliverables including protocols, analysis plans, literature reviews, data analysis, abstracts, posters, reports, and presentations.

Position Requirements:

• Master's and PhD students majoring in Health Economics & Outcomes Research, Epidemiology, Public Health, or a related field.

• Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2026.

• Graduate level Coursework in HEOR (Observational Research Design, Economic Modeling, Survey Research, Statistics, Data Analysis, etc.)

• Some experience with SAS, understanding of US healthcare system, and large observational databases (healthcare claims, medical records, etc.) is preferred.

• Enthusiasm for collaboration, cross-functional projects, public speaking, and presentation design.

• US Work Authorization is required at time of application.

• This role will not be providing OPT support.

• Ability to report onsite to Gaithersburg, MD 3-5 days a week. This role can provide relocation assistance to candidates who require it.

• Minimum grade point average of 3.0

• Compensation range: $35 - $48 hourly

Date Posted

04-Nov-2025

Closing Date

18-Dec-2025

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