RWE Research Intern — Real-World Data & Insights

Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH; Winnersh; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH in Winnersh, United Kingdom, offers a 12-month paid internship in Real World Evidence (RWE) starting September 2027. The role is head office based, requiring a minimum of 2 days per week in the office and a salary of £26,000 per year.

You will support protocol design, conduct research into innovative RWE topics, assess data sources, and prepare insights for internal stakeholders, gaining hands-on experience in a global pharmaceutical environment.

Qualifications

• Currently studying for a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Life Sciences and completing a placement year as part of the course.

Responsibilities

• Support protocol and study design development: Assist in drafting or reviewing components of RWE study protocols, including objectives, endpoints, data sources, and methodology sections, under the guidance of study leads.
• Deep research into Innovative RWE topics
• Conduct structured research into cutting-edge RWE topics, including artificial intelligence applications, regulatory and HTA acceptance of RWE, wearable technologies, and tracking global evidence trends.
• Summarise findings and present insights in an impactful way internal stakeholders to inform strategic planning for the RWE group and beyond.
• Ensuring high-quality RWE through project governance and delivery support
• Assist the RWE Programme and Governance Lead in managing timelines and milestones across active RWE projects. Coordinate RWE protocol reviews, prepare meeting documentation, and support governance processes to ensure timely and compliant project execution.
• Assist the RWE Programme and Governance Lead in identifying opportunities for optimisation in RWE processes and proposing potential solutions to accelerate research.
• Real World Data and evidence landscape exploration
• Support the identification and assessment of new real-world data sources (e.g. registries, claims databases, digital health platforms) relevant to priority therapy areas. Contribute to internal mapping and evaluation exercises to expand the organisation’s data ecosystem.
• Support the selection and use of suitable platform for creating an inventory of relevant UKIE real-world data sources for internal use.
• Support the selection and use of suitable platform for creating an inventory of studies supporting priority therapeutic areas.
• Technical engagement and event coordination
• Lead or assist in the planning and delivery of RWE-focused activities such as journal clubs, internal educational events, and technical workshops. Prepare agendas, coordinate logistics, and support content development to promote knowledge sharing and cross-functional engagement.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree Life Sciences

Placement year required

Tools

SQL

R

SAS

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH in Winnersh, United Kingdom, offers a 12-month paid internship in Real World Evidence (RWE) starting September 2027. The role is head office based, requiring a minimum of 2 days per week in the office and a salary of £26,000 per year.

You will support protocol design, conduct research into innovative RWE topics, assess data sources, and prepare insights for internal stakeholders, gaining hands-on experience in a global pharmaceutical environment.