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Health Economics Intern

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AstraZeneca

Feb 14, 2024

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
    Science
  • London

Requirements

  • At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. We’re deeply committed to our strategy of being a great place to work. For us, that includes fostering an environment where everyone can be among inclusive, supportive individuals with curious minds.
  • A company that genuinely follows the science and values individuals at all levels, you’ll be backed and encouraged to speak up, ask questions, and share ideas to push the boundaries of science and continuously learn and explore.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct a literature review (inc. previous NICE TAs) to identify parameters and validate assumptions
  • Evaluate the treatment and disease landscape, extracting insights regarding potential opportunities/challenges
  • Source UK cost and outcome data from NHS references, UK HTAs and relevant literature to incorporate into cost-utility analysis
  • Develop a model protocol (slide deck summary) to articulate the modelling approach and key details
  • Construct an oncology health state model (in MS Excel), incorporating sensitivity analyses (e.g., deterministic and probabilistic analysis) to account for potential uncertainties
  • Utilise online software to digitise published survival data for the calculation of transitions between health states
  • Customise the economic model to align with NICE methods guidelines and conduct an assessment to determine if eligible for NICE severity modifier for health technologies
  • Summarise the entire process and findings in a comprehensive dissertation report
  • Present findings to the Market Access Team
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AstraZeneca

What science can do

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

We're transforming the future of healthcare by unlocking the power of what science can do for people, society and the planet. AstraZeneca is a global pharmaceutical company dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people worldwide. With a focus on innovative research and development, AstraZeneca develops and manufactures a wide range of prescription medicines, including treatments for cardiovascular, respiratory, oncology, and other therapeutic areas. Their aim is to transform the lives of patients by discovering, developing, and delivering innovative medicines that address unmet medical needs. AstraZeneca's purpose is to push the boundaries of science and collaborate with healthcare professionals, organisations, and communities to improve patient outcomes and contribute to the advancement of healthcare globally.