Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!

Job Details

Are you looking to make a difference in a patient’s life? At Cencora, you will find an innovative culture that is patient focused and dedicated to making a difference. 

Cencora is excited to offer students the opportunity to apply for a paid ten-week virtual summer internship that is focused on applying your health economic and outcomes research (HEOR) skills to generate real-world evidence demonstrating the value of innovative therapies. 

Cencora is a leading consulting company specializing in providing innovative market access and HEOR services. Be a part of our long history of helping companies commercialize innovative medical treatments and technologies in complex and cost-constrained global markets. Students will engage with leaders and learn unique perspectives on market access, health care delivery, and career advancement.

This internship is designed to be a hands-on research and educational experience in a HEOR consulting environment. It is expected that the intern will work on retrospective/prospective RWE projects in various disease areas, while interacting with pharmaceutical or medical device companies. Topics for research projects will include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following areas: costs and resource utilization analysis; treatment patterns assessments; effectiveness assessments; and reimbursement policy analysis.

On a day-to-day basis, the intern will participate in one or more of the following areas of research:

Research designLarge database management and analysis primarily using SAS (knowledge of SQL is preferred)Development of research proposals and/or protocolsIdentifying and finalizing lists of appropriate ICD, HCPCS, and CPT codes for research engagementsDevelopment of study reports and/or conference submissions for research disseminationLogistics and implementation issues associated with research studiesHealth outcomes strategy

Requirements:

Candidates will be selected from a national pool of graduate students working toward a Doctor of Philosophy or equivalent degree in HEOR or a related disciplineExperience in SAS programming required (knowledge of SQL is preferred)A demonstrated record of scientific publication is preferred, but not requiredAn understanding of analytical concepts and research methods pertaining to HEOR and the ability to effectively communicate this understanding in both verbal and written formProficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPointAvailability to work 40 hours a week is required through the length of our 10-week programMust not require sponsorship to work in the US now or in the future

What Cencora offers

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email hrsc@cencora.com. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned

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