Strategy Intern – Graduate

PKR; Radnor (Delaware County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Wellness program

EAP

Job summary

PKR, a healthcare organization focused on generating evidence to inform decisions, is seeking a Strategy Intern in Evidence Generation. You will conduct literature reviews, assess diverse evidence, and help prioritize research investments across therapeutic areas.

You will develop inventories and gap analyses, collaborate with Medical Affairs, HEOR, and Clinical Development teams, and present findings to leadership.

Qualifications

• Graduate student or recent graduate in a relevant field.
• Strong literature review and critical appraisal skills.
• Ability to synthesize large volumes of information into concise, strategic insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Familiarity with evidence synthesis or HEOR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured literature reviews across prioritized therapeutic areas.
• Assess clinical, health economic, patient-reported, real-world, and scientific evidence.
• Develop evidence inventories, evidence maps, and gap-analysis tools.
• Identify unmet evidence needs across treatment journeys, stakeholder priorities, and strategic objectives.
• Assess the maturity and strength of evidence within key disease states.
• Support evidence-gap frameworks and research prioritization exercises.
• Help develop evidence-generation recommendations for future clinical, investigator-initiated, collaborative, HEOR, RWE, and publication initiatives.
• Create executive-ready presentations, evidence summaries, and visualizations.
• Maintain literature databases and source repositories.
• Participate in stakeholder interviews and workshops.
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs, HEOR, and Clinical Development teams.
• Present findings and recommendations to leadership.
• Contribute to the development of an enterprise integrated evidence generation plan (IEGP).

Skills

Literature reviews

Critical appraisal

Data synthesis

Presentation skills

Project management

Education

Graduate-level PharmD/PhD/MPH/MS or qualifying MBA

Tools

PubMed

Embase

Cochrane Library

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Who Our Client Is

Our client is a healthcare organization focused on advancing evidence that supports informed decisions and meaningful outcomes. Their teams bring together scientific, clinical, and health economics expertise to address important evidence needs.

What Our Client Needs

Our client is seeking a Strategy Intern, Evidence Generation, to support the development of an enterprise-wide evidence generation strategy. This intern will conduct literature reviews, assess evidence landscapes, identify evidence gaps, and help prioritize future research investments across key therapeutic areas.

Who You Are

You are a graduate-level student or recent graduate with strong scientific research, critical appraisal, and analytical skills. You can turn complex information into clear insights, manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct structured literature reviews across prioritized therapeutic areas.
• Assess clinical, health economic, patient-reported, real-world, and scientific evidence.
• Develop evidence inventories, evidence maps, and gap-analysis tools.
• Identify unmet evidence needs across treatment journeys, stakeholder priorities, and strategic objectives.
• Assess the maturity and strength of evidence within key disease states.
• Support evidence-gap frameworks and research prioritization exercises.
• Help develop evidence-generation recommendations for future clinical, investigator-initiated, collaborative, HEOR, RWE, and publication initiatives.
• Create executive-ready presentations, evidence summaries, and visualizations.
• Maintain literature databases and source repositories.
• Participate in stakeholder interviews and workshops.
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs, HEOR, and Clinical Development teams.
• Present findings and recommendations to leadership.
• Contribute to the development of an enterprise integrated evidence generation plan (IEGP).

The role involves cross-functional collaboration and presentations to leadership. No specific travel or supervisory responsibilities were provided.

What You’ll Need

• Current enrollment in, or recent graduation from, a graduate-level PharmD, PhD, MPH, MS, or qualifying MBA program.
• For MS candidates, study in Life Sciences, Epidemiology, Health Outcomes, Public Health, or a related field.
• For MBA candidates, an undergraduate degree in a scientific discipline.
• Strong scientific literature review and critical appraisal skills.
• Ability to synthesize large volumes of information into concise, strategic insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams.
• Coursework or experience in Medical Affairs, HEOR, Epidemiology, Evidence-Based Medicine, literature review methodology, or Real-World Evidence preferred.
• Familiarity with scientific literature databases such as PubMed, Embase, or Cochrane Library preferred.
• Experience with evidence synthesis, systematic reviews, or health outcomes research preferred.

What They Offer

• Your well-being matters. The benefits package is designed to support your health, financial future, and life outside of work.
• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Protection for you and your family: Life and AD&D insurance
• Income protection: Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Plan for your future: 401(k) with a generous company match
• Flexible health care savings: HSA and FSA options with company contributions
• Support your well-being: Access to a comprehensive wellness program
• Resources when you need them: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Time to recharge: Generous paid time off (PTO)
• The benefits are designed to provide meaningful support across the different stages of your career and life, helping you take care of what matters today while planning for the future.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Our client believes that diversity fuels innovation, strengthens teams, and drives success. They are committed to fostering a workplace where every individual—regardless of background—feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is strictly prohibited.

Our client does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Their commitment extends beyond compliance; they actively cultivate an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are welcomed, and every employee has an equal opportunity to contribute and succeed.