2027 Future Talent Program - Payer & Health Systems Oncology - Intern

Quick Facts

• Program: Future Talent Program (internships up to 12 weeks)
• Duration: 10–12 week internship (2027 summer intern)
• Team focus: Payer and Health Systems (PHS) within U.S. Medical Affairs
• Work mode: Hybrid

Description

The Payer and Health Systems team is seeking a motivated and collaborative 2027 summer intern for a 10–12 week internship to support strategic initiatives focused on oncology, patient access, health systems, and medical affairs. The internship provides project-based experience, professional development, and exposure to leaders across the organization.

Primary Responsibilities

• Participate in projects with the PHS headquarters strategy team to support development and refinement of health system and payer insight-gathering priorities
• Analyze and summarize stakeholder insights and identify trends across the oncology landscape
• Evaluate payer policy, reimbursement, quality, pathway, and regulatory developments affecting oncology care
• Contribute to field engagement planning resources and internal training materials
• Collaborate with cross-functional Medical Affairs stakeholders
• Develop and present findings for project assignments with recommendations to PHS leadership

Learning Objectives

• Understand the role of U.S. Medical Affairs payer and health system access team within the pharmaceutical industry
• Gain exposure to payer and health-system decision-making in oncology
• Learn how stakeholder insights inform medical strategy
• Strengthen analytical, communication, and project management skills

Required Education

• Currently pursuing a PharmD, MD, DNP, or other doctoral-level clinical or health sciences degree and returning to school following the internship

Required Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in oncology, market access, managed care, or medical affairs
• Familiarity with the pharmaceutical industry or healthcare delivery systems
• Experience with literature evaluation, data analysis, or insight synthesis

Benefits

• Meaningful project-based experience
• Professional development
• Exposure to leaders across the organization