Job Title: Evidera Internship Program – Data Collection, Peri- and Post Approval Studies (PPAS)

Location: Bethesda, US and London, UK

Level: MSc, MBA or PhD candidates

Start Date: June 7th – August 13th, 2021 (10 weeks)

Work That Matters

Evidera is a global research and consulting group that partners with life science companies worldwide. Our services are driven by world-class science and thought leadership and leverage a unique combination of capabilities in clinical development, regulatory consulting, epidemiology, HTA and health economics, patient-centered research, market access and real-world evidence.

Position Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful research team and to help define and drive solutions for clients and patients! As an intern you will have the opportunity to learn about the role Data Collection play in Peri- and Post Approval Studies (PPAS) and Real-World Evidence and help our clients in the biopharma and medical device industries build clinical, epidemiologic, and economic evidence to demonstrate and support the effectiveness, safety and value of their products.. You will learn how we design, conduct and analyse a variety of clinical research study types (e.g., randomized and non-randomized late-phase trials, expanded access programs, prospective studies and registries, chart reviews, etc.), and how we build evidence to support key elements of the drug/device evidence package.

At Evidera we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. As an intern, you’ll have mentorship and guidance as well as exposure to a variety of tasks and projects to help you prepare for your future career.

The internship is a 10-week position to provide support for multiple projects (including ‘live’ projects) under supervision, with tasks varying to degree by project and participate in targeted self-improvement projects. As an intern, you’ll have mentorship and guidance as well as exposure to a variety of tasks and projects to help you prepare for your future career.

Join Evidera in our relentless pursuit of excellence – apply now!

The Team

The Peri- and Post Approval Studies and Real-World Evidence team supports biopharmaceutical companies throughout the product lifecycle, from early pre-launch planning to launch and post-marketing management. Our focus is on helping our clients in the pharmaceutical/ biotechnology/ medical device industries build economic and epidemiological evidence to demonstrate and support the value of their products.

Data Collection – PPAS-RWE

The Data Collection team focuses on the design and implementation of de novo data collection studies (retrospective, prospective, and/or cross-sectional). Data collected in these studies is are then used to address key research questions such as:

• Efficacy and safety analysis

• Comparative effectiveness and safety

• Real-world effectiveness and safety

• Post-approval safety studies

• Treatment patterns and drug utilization

• Performance of diagnostic tests

• Resource utilization

• Burden of disease

• Incidence and prevalence of diseases and co-morbidities

• The impact of various risk factors

• Cost-effectiveness

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting team members with designated tasks that drive the overall objectives of the function

• Participating in departmental and/or organization wide special projects aimed to achieving annual priorities

• Assisting team members with drafting and reviewing scientific deliverables (protocols, case report forms, analysis plans, analysis output, and reports)

• Attending and participating in meetings and conference calls

• Participating in training sessions relevant to your designated functional area

• Other ad-hoc tasks under the direction of the PPD supervisor

Education and Experience:

• Must be enrolled or completed an MSc and/or PhD program

• Focus in Epidemiology and/or Biostatistics preferred

• Experience with data collection preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail, with proven ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively

• Good English and grammar skills

• High level of proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

• SAS (Base, Stat, Graph, Macro), R, SPSS, STATA, WinBUGS

Evidera values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive.

Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner

• Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours

• Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency

• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities

How to Apply

Please complete your online profile by attaching your (a) CV and (b) Covering Letter addressing your suitability to the role and indicating why this project is of interest to you. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a virtual interview via MS Teams.

Evidera, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, gender preference, disability, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.