About the role#
The Life Sciences Market Research team provides insights to pharmaceutical, medical device, and healthcare services clients to inform their business strategies. As an intern, you will support active research engagements from the planning phase through final delivery. You will work alongside experienced researchers and consultants to gain practical experience in research execution, data analysis, and insight communication.
What you'll do#
- Support market research projects for pharmaceutical, medical device, and healthcare services clients.
- Conduct desk research and organize information gathered from interviews, surveys, and secondary sources.
- Draft interview guides and surveys.
- Summarize qualitative findings and perform basic quantitative analysis in Excel.
- Work with subject-matter experts to meet project timelines and deliverables.
- Prepare Excel summaries, charts, presentation slides, and written research summaries for internal and client use.
- Track research tasks and project timelines.
- Contribute ideas to improve existing research tools and processes.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in marketing, business, public health, sociology, statistics, data science, or a related field.
- Demonstrated interest in healthcare, life sciences, and understanding customer needs.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including data organization, formulas, and basic charting.
- Prior coursework or project experience in market research, statistics, or research methods.
- Familiarity with generative AI tools to assist in drafting materials and organizing information.
- Ability to synthesize information, identify themes, and communicate findings clearly.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship at $25 per hour.
- The program runs from June 1, 2027, to August 6, 2027.
- The role is based on-site in Chicago, Illinois, though other locations may be considered.
- This position does not offer visa sponsorship.
About Vizient, Inc
Vizient, Inc. provides performance improvement solutions and services to healthcare providers across the United States. The company serves over two-thirds of acute care providers and more than one-third of ambulatory providers. It offers data, analytics, and a contract portfolio representing 156 billion dollars in annual purchasing volume. Based in Irving, Texas, the firm maintains multiple offices nationwide and employs over 7,000 people.
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