Job Description

Job Title: Intern in Evidence Synthesis, Health Economics

Contract: Fixed term contract (6 months), prospect of a permanent position

Department: Global Health Economics

Location: Athens, Greece or Lisbon, Portugal

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 statistical and 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 a relevant field (discipline such as statistics, data science, health economics, biomedical sciences, economics, health policy).

You will work in a dynamic, global company of over 85,000 employees in more than 100 countries with a broad range of healthcare information, technology and service offerings. As part of our team, comprised of ~160 Health Economists, you will develop your knowledge and skills to effectively contribute to the generation of insights and solutions for our clients. 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/

About the job - you will:

• (For candidates currently pursuing their MSc program) Be assigned a client-based dissertation project, where possible, or a dissertation project.
• (For candidates currently pursuing their MSc program) Split your time. This is a full-time position and your time will be split between the dissertation project (~50%) and supporting the team on other projects (~50%) thus providing you with an opportunity to gain experience in a range of offerings
• Produce materials and services relating to the health economics related statistical analyses (e.g. survival analysis, meta-analysis, indirect treatment comparison, surrogate endpoint evaluation, structured expect elicitation) 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 across Europe

About you:

• You must be studying for (or recently completed) a postgraduate degree in health economics, economics, statistics, biostatistics, pharmacy, mathematics, engineering or relevant
• You have strong numeracy and quantitative skills as well as competency using R (other software like Stan, OpenBUGS are a plus).
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills with fluency in English (working language is English)
• 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 Greece or Portugal without visa sponsorship
• You are available full time for 6 months (starting approximately from July, however, there is flexibility on the start date) which will be based in our office in Athens or Lisbon (hybrid working model). This is a must.

How to apply/recruitment process:

• CV will be required
• Cover letter will be required
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a pre-screening conversation with a recruiter, if successful, they will be asked to complete an assignment and will also be invited to attend an in-person or online interview in our Athens office.

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)
• Please note that accommodation or relocation fees will not be covered/included
• Please note that we do not sponsor visas

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

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.