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Behavioural Science Internship - linked to Professional Doctorate at Stirling University

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IQVIA

3mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare
  • Reading

AI generated summary

  • You need an MSc in Health Psychology or similar, knowledge of health behaviour theories, strong research skills, communication abilities, and autonomy for diverse projects.
  • You will co-design research projects, conduct literature reviews, create reports and materials, support proposals, assist team members, and complete training and admin tasks.

Requirements

  • Essential – MSc in Health Psychology or similar behavioural science discipline
  • Understanding of core health behaviour change theories and models
  • Demonstration of proficiency in key research skills, such as literature reviews and principles of research design – ideally with familiarity (as relevant to education stage) of qualitative and quantitative research methods
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work both independently and with a team
  • Familiarity with office applications such as PPT, Word, Excel
  • Flexible and pragmatic to help bridge the gap between academic theory and real world, commercial application
  • Strong communication skills, verbally and written, that can be adapted to different audiences as needed
  • Autonomy – whilst this is a team role there is an expectation that the candidate can work independently within the remit of the scope of their role
  • Ability to work across multiple, different projects simultaneously
  • Creative thinking

Responsibilities

  • Co-design research projects with senior oversight, agreeing deliverables and timelines
  • Perform literature reviews to identify relevant evidence-based insights and intervention models
  • Perform broader desk research as required to meet the needs of the project, for example, social media listening, reviewing publicly available health services / digital tools
  • Create client facing research and project outputs, including presentations and reports with support from the broader project team
  • Support the creation of patient and clinician facing materials, for example, discussion guides and behaviour change activities
  • Support project proposals for assigned project/initiatives
  • Assist team members with requests related to assigned project/initiatives, for example, checking digital functionality during patient app builds, creating summary client reports
  • Complete required corporate training courses and department administration items on schedule with high quality

FAQs

What is the focus of the Behavioural Science Internship at IQVIA?

The internship focuses on applying behavioural science and health psychology to inform physician and patient services, such as adherence and self-management interventions, educational resources, and the conduct of clinical trials aligned with patient priorities and needs.

What level of education is required for this internship?

A Master's degree (MSc) in Health Psychology or a similar behavioural science discipline is essential for this internship.

What key responsibilities will I have as an intern?

Key responsibilities include co-designing research projects, performing literature reviews, conducting broader desk research, creating client-facing research outputs, supporting the creation of patient and clinician materials, assisting with project proposals, and completing corporate training.

What skills and knowledge are essential for this role?

Essential skills include an understanding of health behaviour change theories, proficiency in research skills such as literature reviews and design principles, strong verbal and written communication skills, and familiarity with office applications like PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.

What soft skills are valued for this internship?

Valued soft skills include flexibility, strong communication abilities adaptable to different audiences, autonomy in work, the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and creative thinking.

What kind of company culture does IQVIA promote?

IQVIA promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion, believing that an inclusive workplace fosters belonging, enhances team strength, and allows individuals to maximize their potential.

Is there an opportunity for professional development during the internship?

Yes, the internship provides valuable experience in a busy communications agency and consulting environment, allowing interns to gain practical insights into behavioural science applications in a Fortune 500 company.

What benefits can interns expect during their tenure?

Interns can expect a competitive salary and participation in the global intern program offered by IQVIA.

Will I work independently or as part of a team?

The role involves both teamwork and independent work, with the expectation that the intern can autonomously manage tasks within the scope of their role.

How will I contribute to patient and clinician-facing materials?

Interns will support the creation of discussion guides and behaviour change activities as part of their responsibilities.

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IQVIA

Accelerate innovation for a healthier world.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

IQVIA (NYSE:IQV) is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. IQVIA creates intelligent connections across all aspects of healthcare through its analytics, transformative technology, big data resources and extensive domain expertise. IQVIA Connected Intelligence™ delivers powerful insights with speed and agility — enabling customers to accelerate the clinical development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments that improve healthcare outcomes for patients. With approximately 86,000 employees, IQVIA conducts operations in more than 100 countries. IQVIA is a global leader in protecting individual patient privacy. The company uses a wide variety of privacy-enhancing technologies and safeguards to protect individual privacy while generating and analyzing information on a scale that helps healthcare stakeholders identify disease patterns and correlate with the precise treatment path and therapy needed for better outcomes. IQVIA’s insights and execution capabilities help biotech, medical device and pharmaceutical companies, medical researchers, government agencies, payers and other healthcare stakeholders tap into a deeper understanding of diseases, human behaviors and scientific advances, in an effort to advance their path toward cures.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage

  • Employee Assistance Programs

  • Mental health support

  • Flexible work environment

  • Time off for leisure, personal time and corporate holidays

  • Parental leave for birth or adoption

  • Paid leave for other life matters (i.e., illness, bereavement, jury duty, military service, etc.)

  • Retirement and savings plans

  • Commuter benefits

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