Summer Pharmacy Intern -Eisai Market Access (Hybrid)

At Eisai, satisfying unmet medical needs and increasing the benefits healthcare provides to patients, their families, and caregivers is Eisai's human health care (hhc) mission. We're a growing pharmaceutical company that is breaking through in neurology and oncology, with a strong emphasis on research and development. Our history includes the development of many innovative medicines, notably the discovery of the world's most widely-used treatment for Alzheimer's disease. As we continue to expand, we are seeking highly-motivated individuals who want to work in a fast-paced environment and make a difference. If this is your profile, we want to hear from you.

Position Summary

TheSummer Pharmacy Interninwill supportMarket Access initiatives within Eisai, a biopharmaceutical organization. This twelve (12) week internship is designed to provide a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) student with hands-on exposure to how clinical, economic, access, and patient support data are generated, analyzed, and applied to improve patient access and outcomes in oncology,neurology,and specialty care.

The intern will work cross-functionally with Patient Services, Medical Affairs, Market Access, HEOR & RWE, and other internal stakeholders to support projects related to patient access, reimbursement support programs,real-world data/pharmacoeconomics, and value communication.

Key Learning Objectives

• Understand how real-world evidence and HEOR data inform coverage, reimbursement, and patient access decisions
• Gain exposure to patient support programs, including reimbursement assistance, co-pay programs, and patient assistance programs
• Learn how clinical, economic, and patient outcomes data are translated into value propositions for payers, providers, and other healthcare stakeholders
• Develop skills collaborating cross functionallywithin the pharmaceutical industry

Primary Responsibilities

Under the guidance and supervision of experienced leaders, the intern may support the following activities:

HEOR & Real World Evidence Support

• Assist with literature reviews related to health economics, outcomes research, and real-world evidence in oncology,neurologyand specialty disease areas
• Contribute to the development of internal summaries, slide decks, and dashboards that communicate clinical and economic value
• Observe and support HEOR strategy discussions related to late-stage pipeline or marketed products
• Assist in assessing field insights and evidence gaps for communication to internal stakeholders

Patient Services & Access

• Support team's evaluation of patient services programs such as reimbursement support, co-pay assistance, and patient assistance programs
• Assist with tracking and summarizing program utilization metrics and operational performance indicators
• Assist team's development of educational or training materials related to coverage, coding, reimbursement, and patient access pathways
• Observe how patient services strategies align with payer requirements and compliance standards

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Participate in cross-functional meetings with Patient Services, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Legal, and Compliance teams
• Assist in preparing internal business updates and presentations for stakeholders
• Gain exposure to how pharmaceutical teams collaborate to support product access while maintaining regulatory and compliance standards

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited College of Pharmacy (PharmD program), preferably having completed at least one professional year
• Strong interest in health economics, outcomes research, market access, oncology, or patient services
• Ability to analyze information and summarize findings clearly and concisely
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Team player who can work cross-functionally in a complex organizational structure and is eager to learn
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and other technology skills
• Work in-person at the Company's New Jersey office Tuesday through Thursday every week on a full-time basis during the 12-week internship. (Please note that this internship program does not entitle candidates to a full-time position or other job opportunities at the end of the internship.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or experience related to health economics, epidemiology, biostatistics, managed care, or outcomes research
• Interest in oncology, neurology or specialty pharmaceuticals
• Familiarity with U.S. healthcare reimbursement concepts (Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurance)
• Prior internship, research, or project experience in healthcare or pharmaceutical settings

Professional Development Opportunities

• Mentorship from leaders in HEOR&RWE and Patient Services
• Exposure to pharmaceutical industry decision-making related to patient access and value demonstration
• Practical experience applying pharmacy education beyond direct patient care
• Opportunities to present a final project or summary of internship learnings to leadership

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