Policy Intern
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Washington, DC
| Employer: | Avalere Health |
| Category: | Government |
| Job Type: | Intern |
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About the Company Avalere is a strategic advisory company whose core purpose is to create innovative solutions to complex healthcare problems. Based in Washington, DC, the firm delivers actionable insights, product solutions, and custom analytics for leaders in healthcare business and policy. Avalere's experts span 230 staff drawn from Fortune 500 healthcare companies, the federal government (e.g., CMS, OMB, CBO and the Congress), top consultancies and nonprofits. The firm offers deep substance on the full range of healthcare business issues affecting the Fortune 500 healthcare companies. Avalere's focus on strategy is supported by a rigorous, in-house analytic research group that uses public and private data to generate quantitative insight. Through events, publications and interactive programs, Avalere insights are accessible to a broad range of customers. Avalere is part of a parent company Avalere Health, a purposefully built commercialization partner for the biopharmaceutical, medical technology, and wellness industries. Its 1,500+ experts combine their knowledge and expertise across our core disciplines-Consulting; Medical; Policy, Access, Value, and Evidence; Marketing; and Digital Experience and Technology-to create the connections that make better health happen. Visit www.avalere.com and follow Avalere Health on LinkedIn and Instagram. Policy Intern Practice: Policy Compensation: $20.00 hr About the role Our Internship Program is a 10-week program commencing in June 2024 that will provide students the opportunity for professional development by building relationships, gaining corporate experience, learning about our industry, and preparing students with the experience needed to have a rewarding career within a purposefully built commercialization partner for the biopharmaceutical, medical technology, and wellness industries. Avalere's Policy Practice Interns will work alongside a broad set of subject matter experts in Avalere's Policy Practice, gaining insight into pressing issues that the practice helps clients to understand and navigate. The Policy Interns will also contribute to firm products and client deliverables and work with subject matter experts to curate a practicum that can be leveraged as a personal writing sample. Within the Policy practice, Avalere will consider internship applications for Healthcare Generalists, Health Policy Generalists, and an intern to join our Policy team. For the program's duration, you will be given the knowledge, support, and training required to supercharge your career in your chosen specialization area. Alongside having full access to our Career Experience Team, a suite of internal career experience platforms, and D&I employee network groups, you will be mentored by an expert in your chosen field. What you will do •Translate and communicate the implications of policy changes on clients' businesses and strategic priorities. •Work independently and in cross-practice teams to contribute to the development and delivery of projects to clients. •Support project teams with research requests. •Draft written summaries, white papers, and PowerPoint presentations to provide strategic recommendations to clients. •Use content expertise, solid proofreading, and layout skills to build client deliverables. •Develop a practicum based on a topic area of interest/practice need that includes a research component, development of a deliverable (e.g., memo, presentation, etc.), and a final presentation to the practice. Policy Practice Intern Duties and Responsibilities •Curate and expand knowledge on policy-related issues impacting healthcare stakeholders (e.g., patients, drug manufacturers, health plans/payers, providers, etc.) with both a state and federal policy/regulatory focus. •Work alongside Avalere's Policy 360 and State Reform 360 teams to summarize key health policy developments and evaluate the broader impact to stakeholders. •Attending internal training to expand knowledge of key policy issues and grow personal subject matter expertise. About you •Must possess good oral and written communication skills. •Must be goal-oriented and focused. •Demonstrates a growth mindset, seeks feedback often and is influential in continuous personal and professional development. •Shows punctuality, professionalism, and a positive attitude when completing assignments. •Should possess the intellectual curiosity of health policy issues along with good judgment and decision-making skills. •A certain degree of creativity and latitude is expected. •Basic experience working with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word. •Must be a rising college senior, current senior, or graduate student with relevant coursework or experience. •Ability to work in Avalere's office in Washington, DC, at least once a week. About Avalere Health Established in 2001, Avalere Health is a purposefully built commercialization partner for the biopharmaceutical, medical technology, and wellness industries. Our 1,500+ experts combine their knowledge and expertise across our core disciplines - Consulting; Medical; Policy; Value, Evidence, and Access; Marketing; and Digital Experience Technology - to create the connections that make better health happen. Avalere Health partners with its clients to navigate the complex and rapidly changing healthcare ecosystem. Together, our experts help clients connect patients with life-changing therapies, realizing the potential of strategies and solutions to accelerate innovation that improves lives. We live and breathe our five values in everything we do: We are authentic. We act with integrity. We value difference. We play for the team. We enjoy the journey. At Avalere Health, we imagine a healthier world and create the connections to make it happen. What we can offer Avalere Health aims to empower every employee to develop and thrive. We empower our team with the tools, skills, and support needed to think differently and to solve healthcare's most complex challenges. At the center of our people-led culture is our Career Experience team, whose mission is to provide every employee with a purpose-driven career. We also pride ourselves on our personalized learning approach to ensure you receive the training you need to help you grow within the company and take advantage of our global scale and scope. We are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion in every aspect of our organization. We encourage diversity of thought, inclusive behavior, and break down barriers to ensure every individual feels valued and encouraged to contribute their unique abilities and potential. As part of our commitment to building a healthier world, every employee is also encouraged to participate in our community engagement efforts, which support a wide range of healthcare programs and wellbeing causes worldwide. We have city hubs across North America, Europe, and Asia, geared toward collaborating, training, socializing, and coming together as a global organization while maintaining and fully supporting flexible working practices. Our compensation and benefits package is benchmarked across the industry. We offer a generous company pension/retirement plan, private medical insurance, comprehensive employee wellbeing initiatives, compelling time-off policy, plus many other excellent employee benefits. We encourage all applicants to read our candidate privacy notice before applying to Avalere Health. | |