Health Economics Intern (GR)

Job Title: Health Economics Intern
Contract: fixed term contract (5 months)

Department: EMEA Real-World Methods & Evidence Generation

Location: Athens, Greece

Closing date for applications: 24th of February 2021

We are looking for driven candidates seeking to start their career and join us as a paid intern to undertake their dissertation project, support the team and enhance their Health Economics skills. To be considered you should be currently studying for an MSc in Heath Economics, Statistics or Biostatistics.

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.

You will work in a dynamic, global company of over 65,000 employees in more than 100 countries with a broad range of healthcare information, technology and service offerings. As part of our European team, comprised of 90 Health Economists and Data Scientists, you will develop your knowledge and skills to effectively contribute to the generation of insights and solutions for our clients. Above all, your work will impact decision-making in various health care systems on treatment innovations, care provision and access. 

What you’ll do:

• Be assigned a dissertation project based on a technical piece of work (either an economic model or meta-analysis). You will be splitting your time between the dissertation project and supporting the team on other projects thus providing you with an opportunity to gain experience in a range of Health Economics offerings
• Produce materials and services relating to the Health Economics Outcomes Research business areas (health economic modelling, evidence synthesis, statistical analysis, health technology assessment submissions, report and publication development for value communication) that generate value for clients
• Have the opportunity to liaise with clients directly and develop client communication & presentation skills
• Contribute to business development as well as internal initiatives for the advancement of innovative methodological approaches
• Work closely with a diverse range of peers, project managers and subject matter experts, both in the Athens office and offices across the Europe

Who you are:

• You hold a BSc or equivalent in health economics, economics, statistics, biostatistics, pharmacy, mathematics, engineering or relevant
• You must be studying for a degree in Health Economics, Biostatistics, Statistics or relevant discipline
• You have strong numeracy and quantitative skills as well as competency using MS Excel and/or R or SAS (OpenBUGS or JAGS is a plus).
• You are capable of tackling loosely defined problems analytically, and applying pragmatic and logical problem-solving skills
• 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
• Fluency in English, spoken and written (working language is English)
• You are eligible to work in Greece without visa sponsorship
• Must be available for the 5 months internship from mid-June to mid-November

Candidates are kindly asked to submit their CVs in English

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background enhances the work environment for our employees and leads to better solutions for our clients.

At IQVIA, we believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. The advanced analytics, technology solutions and contract research services we provide to the life sciences industry are made possible by our 67,000+ employees around the world who apply their insight, curiosity and intellectual courage every step of the way. Learn more at jobs.iqvia.com.