2027 Future Talent Program Outcomes Research Intern
Philadelphia, PA - USA
Job Summary
Job Description
The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more opportunities in our Research Labs Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.
The Outcomes Research (OR) team is recruiting for one (1) summer intern for Summer 2027. The student intern will work on the Vaccines team to support our Companys product portfolio focusing on HPV. The intern will gain experience with observational research including primary and secondary data health disparities research multi-country burden of disease studies and developing real world evidence strategies. Summer interns will be provided hands-on learning experiences coaching and mentoring networking opportunities an opportunity to meet their peers from various schools throughout the country and the chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. Those seeking a career in public health health policy epidemiology and health management are strongly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities:
Development and implementation of OR and Real-World evidence programs to meet the value evidence needs of clinicians policy makers payers and advisory committees and health systems
Write coordinate and validate as required study designs protocols data analysis plans scientific abstracts and final reports/publications
Work closely with cross-divisional teams to ensure value evidence programs are consistent with marketing strategies in key countries
Required Education and Skills:
Candidates must be currently pursuing a masters or doctorate in public health public policy outcomes research epidemiology economics pharmacy or medicine.
Candidates must be available to work full-time for 12 weeks beginning in June 2027 through August 2027.
Candidates must have outcomes research public health and analytics knowledge and expertise.
Candidate must be a self-starter with ability to manage multiple priorities while working as part of a team.
Candidates must have proficiency in Excel Word Office 365 and PowerPoint applications.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Candidates should have leadership skills with ability to work in high-performance teams and/or matrix organization.
Candidates should be able to function in a collaborative environment and be able to clearly understand and articulate the needs of stakeholders.
Candidates should have proficiency in Excel Word Office 365 and PowerPoint applications.
Candidates should have good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Candidates should have scientific writing and/or manuscript authorship experience.
Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer at the discretion of the company.
Salary range:
The salary range for this role is $$39908 - $111111 USD.
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Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)Relocation:
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10/9/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Required Experience:
Intern
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