Strategy Intern – Undergraduate

PKR; Radnor (Delaware County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) with generous company match

Generous PTO

Job summary

PKR is seeking a Strategy Intern, Evidence Generation, to support enterprise-wide evidence planning. You will conduct literature reviews, assess diverse evidence types, and help develop an Integrated Evidence Generation Plan (IEGP).

You will engage with cross-functional stakeholders, connect evidence gaps to potential initiatives, and create executive-ready presentations and visualizations.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate in life sciences, health sciences, public health, biomedical engineering, healthcare business, data analytics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in healthcare, medical research, evidence generation, or related industries.
• Strong skills in literature review, critical appraisal, analysis, organization, and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured literature reviews across prioritized therapeutic areas.
• Assess clinical, health economic, patient‑reported, real‑world, and scientific evidence.
• Develop evidence inventories, maps, and gap‑analysis tools.
• Identify evidence gaps across treatment journeys and strategic priorities.
• Support development of an enterpriseIntegrated Evidence Generation Plan (IEGP).
• Create executive-ready presentations, evidence summaries, and visualizations.

Skills

Literature review

Critical appraisal

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

PowerPoint

Excel

Independent work

Education

Undergraduate student in life sciences/health sciences/public health

Tools

PubMed

Embase

Cochrane Library

Job description

Who Our Client Is

Our client is a healthcare organization focused on advancing scientific evidence to support better research, strategic planning, and decision-making. They bring together clinical, medical, and health economics expertise to identify evidence needs and guide future research priorities.

What Our Client Needs

Our client is seeking a Strategy Intern, Evidence Generation, to support enterprise-wide evidence planning. This internship will focus on literature reviews, evidence landscape assessments, gap analyses, research prioritization, and the development of an Integrated Evidence Generation Plan (IEGP).

Who You Are

You are a current undergraduate student with an interest in healthcare, medical research, evidence generation, or the pharmaceutical or medical device industries. You can evaluate scientific information, organize complex data, and turn findings into clear insights. You work well independently and enjoy collaborating with cross‑functional stakeholders.

What You’ll Do

You will gain hands‑on experience in strategic evidence planning while contributing to a high‑visibility, cross‑functional initiative.

• 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 evidence gaps across treatment journeys, stakeholder needs, and strategic priorities.
• Assess the maturity and strength of evidence within key disease states.
• Support evidence‑gap frameworks aligned with Medical Affairs, HEOR, and Clinical Development priorities.
• Identify areas of duplication, underinvestment, and future research opportunity.
• Support development of an enterprise IEGP and research prioritization activities.
• Help connect evidence gaps with potential clinical, investigator‑initiated, collaborative, HEOR, RWE, and publication initiatives.
• Create executive‑ready presentations, evidence summaries, and visualizations.
• Maintain literature databases and source repositories.
• Support stakeholder interviews, workshops, Steering Committee materials, and updates.
• Present findings and recommendations to leadership.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders. No specific travel or supervisory responsibilities are identified for this internship.

What You’ll Need

• Current undergraduate enrollment in life sciences, health sciences, public health, biomedical engineering, healthcare business, data analytics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in healthcare, medical research, evidence generation, or the pharmaceutical or medical device industries.
• Strong scientific literature review, critical appraisal, analytical, organizational, and written communication skills.
• Ability to synthesize large volumes of information into concise insights.
• Strong project management and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams.
• Familiarity with PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, or similar scientific databases is preferred.
• Experience with scientific literature reviews, data collection and analysis, evidence synthesis, systematic reviews, or health outcomes research is 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.