Job Description

At Eisai, satisfying unmet medical needs and increasing the benefits healthcare provides to patients, their families, and caregivers is Eisai’s human health care (hhc) mission. We’re a growing pharmaceutical company that is breaking through in neurology and oncology, with a strong emphasis on research and development. Our history includes the development of many innovative medicines, notably the discovery of the world's most widely-used treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. As we continue to expand, we are seeking highly-motivated individuals who want to work in a fast-paced environment and make a difference.If this is your profile, we want to hear from you.

The Summer Pharmacy Intern in will support Market Access initiatives within Eisai, a biopharmaceutical organization. This twelve (12) week internship is designed to provide a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) student with hands-on exposure to how clinical, economic, access, and patient support data are generated, analyzed, and applied to improve patient access and outcomes in oncology, neurology, and specialty care.

The intern will work cross-functionally with Patient Services, Medical Affairs, Market Access, HEOR & RWE, and other internal stakeholders to support projects related to patient access, reimbursement support programs, real-world data/pharmacoeconomics, and value communication.

Key Learning Objectives

• Understand how real-world evidence and HEOR data inform coverage, reimbursement, and patient access decisions
• Gain exposure to patient support programs, including reimbursement assistance, co-pay programs, and patient assistance programs
• Learn how clinical, economic, and patient outcomes data are translated into value propositions for payers, providers, and other healthcare stakeholders
• Develop skills collaborating cross functionally within the pharmaceutical industry

Primary Responsibilities

Under the guidance and supervision of experienced leaders, the intern may support the following activities:

HEOR & Real World‑ Evidence Support

• Assist with literature reviews related to health economics, outcomes research, and real-world evidence in oncology, neurology and specialty disease areas
• Contribute to the development of internal summaries, slide decks, and dashboards that communicate clinical and economic value
• Observe and support HEOR strategy discussions related to late-stage pipeline or marketed products
• Assist in assessing field insights and evidence gaps for communication to internal stakeholders

Patient Services & Access

• Support team’s evaluation of patient services programs such as reimbursement support, co-pay assistance, and patient assistance programs
• Assist with tracking and summarizing program utilization metrics and operational performance indicators
• Assist team’s development of educational or training materials related to coverage, coding, reimbursement, and patient access pathways
• Observe how patient services strategies align with payer requirements and compliance standards

Cross Functional‑ Collaboration

• Participate in cross-functional meetings with Patient Services, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Legal, and Compliance teams
• Assist in preparing internal business updates and presentations for stakeholders
• Gain exposure to how pharmaceutical teams collaborate to support product access while maintaining regulatory and compliance standards

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited College of Pharmacy (PharmD program), preferably having completed at least one professional year
• Strong interest in health economics, outcomes research, market access, oncology, or patient services
• Ability to analyze information and summarize findings clearly and concisely
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Team player who can work cross-functionally in a complex organizational structure and is eager to learn
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and other technology skills
• Work in-person at the Company’s New Jersey office Tuesday through Thursday every week on a full-time basis during the 12-week internship. (Please note that this internship program does not entitle candidates to a full-time position or other job opportunities at the end of the internship.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or experience related to health economics, epidemiology, biostatistics, managed care, or outcomes research
• Interest in oncology, neurology or specialty pharmaceuticals
• Familiarity with U.S. healthcare reimbursement concepts (Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurance)
• Prior internship, research, or project experience in healthcare or pharmaceutical settings

Professional Development Opportunities

• Mentorship from leaders in HEOR & RWE and Patient Services
• Exposure to pharmaceutical industry decision-making related to patient access and value demonstration
• Practical experience applying pharmacy education beyond direct patient care
• Opportunities to present a final project or summary of internship learnings to leadership

Eisai Salary Transparency Language:

The hourly rate for the Summer Pharmacy Intern – Eisai Market Access (Hybrid) is : $25.

Eisai is an equal opportunity employer and as such, is committed in policy and in practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.Similarly, considering the need for reasonable accommodations, Eisai prohibits discrimination against persons because of disability, including disabled veterans.

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