HEOR Internship

Job Description

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About the Company

The company is Precision, operating through its Precision AQ Division and Evidence Solutions Business Unit. While not explicitly stated, the context of the HEOR Internship (Health Economics and Outcomes Research) suggests that Precision is involved in healthcare research, consulting, and solutions. Their focus, particularly within the Evidence Solutions unit, is on generating and synthesizing evidence to inform healthcare decisions, improve processes, and drive impactful research. The company emphasizes a commitment to groundbreaking research and efficiency.

Job Description – HEOR Internship

• Job Title: HEOR Internship
• Location: Remote Remote United States (Preference for candidates on the West Coast, PST time zone is noted).
• Job Type: Temporary
• Division: Precision AQ
• Business Unit: Evidence Solutions
• Requisition Number: 5777

Summary:
This internship is for a dedicated and detail-oriented individual passionate about healthcare research. The intern will play a key role in supporting ongoing healthcare research projects and optimizing internal processes within the Evidence Solutions business unit.

Key Responsibilities (“What You’ll Do”):

1. Support Impactful Research:
• Literature Reviews and Evidence Synthesis: Assist with conducting thorough literature reviews and synthesizing evidence on a variety of healthcare topics.
• Health Economic Models: Help in the design and implementation of health economic models.
• Data Interpretation and Communication: Aid in interpreting quantitative and qualitative findings and communicating these insights to both internal teams and external audiences.
• Content Contribution: Contribute to the development of various professional outputs, including memos, reports, evidence tables, presentations, and peer-reviewed manuscripts.
• Client Engagement: Participate in activities that involve direct interaction with clients.
• Administrative Support: Provide necessary administrative support for ongoing projects.

2. Optimize Internal Processes:
• Efficiency Enhancement: Collaborate closely with leadership to improve overall efficiency within the team.
• Methodology Refinement: Help refine research methodologies to ensure best practices.
• Documentation and Tools: Ensure the optimization and adherence to best practices in internal tools and documentation.

Required Qualifications:

• Academic Enrollment: Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program related to healthcare at an academic institution at the time of recruitment.
• Healthcare Interest: Demonstrated and proven interest in the healthcare field.
• Research Experience: Prior research experience in relevant fields such as health economics, health policy, public policy, epidemiology, public health, operations research, or similar areas.
• Teamwork and Independence: Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Attention to Detail: Strong detail-oriented approach combined with exceptional interpersonal and time management skills.
• Learning Aptitude: A keen interest in continuous learning and sharing knowledge with others.
• Academic Performance: A strong academic record.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Degree Enrollment: Enrollment in an advanced degree program related to healthcare, ideally in specific fields like health economics, health policy, public policy, epidemiology, or public health.
• Scientific Method Understanding: A strong understanding of the scientific method and formal training in quantitative and/or qualitative methodologies.
• Statistical Programming: Familiarity or competency with statistical programming tools such as R, SAS, or similar platforms.
• Location/Time Zone: Located on the West Coast of the United States, specifically within the Pacific Standard Time (PST) zone.

Compensation:

• Rate: A reasonable estimate of the current range for this temporary role is $20 – $20 USD per hour. This range is determined by various factors including skills, experience, training, and business needs, and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials.

Important Note for Applicants:

• The company warns against fraudulent job offers. They emphasize that a formal job offer will only be extended after prior communication with their recruiting team, hiring managers, and completion of a formal interview process.