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Research Assistant – Health & Life Sciences
Access Partnership. Monitor U.S. and international health policy, regulatory, and political developments relevant to pharmaceutical and life sciences industries . Conduct desk research on healthcare systems, public health priorities
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates strong research and writing skills in health policy and life sciences, with the ability to develop analytical materials and coordinate client engagements effectively. Exhibits organizational abilities and a proactive approach to supporting events and stakeholder interactions.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Health Policy ResearchAnalytical WritingEvent CoordinationStakeholder EngagementPublic Affairs Experience
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Desk ResearchPolicy Brief DevelopmentLandscape AssessmentMarket Access AnalysisHealthcare Systems Knowledge
Soft Skills
Strong Organizational AbilitiesDetail-OrientedIntellectually CuriousFlexibleProfessional
Industry Keywords
Pharmaceutical IndustryLife SciencesPublic HealthInternational AffairsAdvocacy
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Monitor U.S. and international health policy, regulatory, and political developments relevant to pharmaceutical and life sciences industries
- Conduct desk research on healthcare systems, public health priorities, pharmaceutical policy, market access, health innovation, and related topics
- Develop research summaries, policy briefs, stakeholder profiles, landscape assessments, and other analytical materials
- Research global health priorities, international policy frameworks, and government positions to inform coalition strategies and advocacy activities
- Assist with policy recommendations, advocacy materials, briefing documents, stakeholder mapping, and related outputs
- Coordinate with coalition members and external stakeholders, including preparing agendas, documenting discussions, tracking action items, and following up
- Support planning, preparation, coordination, and delivery of domestic and international client engagements and events
- Assist with event logistics, scheduling, participant coordination, invitations, registration, venue arrangements, virtual meeting setup, and event materials
- Collaborate with colleagues across the Health & Life Sciences practice and other Access Partnership teams
- Participate in project discussions, share research findings, and seek feedback
- Maintain organized research records, documentation, and project materials according to team processes and quality standards
Requirements
What you’ll need- Recent university graduate or current or recent master's student interested in health policy, public policy, life sciences, market access, or international affairs
- Strong interest in healthcare policy and the life sciences industry
- Excellent research and writing skills
- Strong organizational abilities
- Proactive approach to supporting client engagements
- Prior experience in health policy, public health, international affairs, public affairs, government, consulting, research, advocacy, or event coordination is desirable but not essential
- Willingness to support events and client engagements outside standard business hours
- Willingness to undertake occasional domestic or international travel when required
- Detail-oriented, intellectually curious, flexible, professional, and willing to learn in a fast-paced consulting environment
Benefits
Comp & perks- Paid, fixed-term, full-time fellowship
- Hands-on experience in policy consulting
- Opportunity to contribute directly to client work in a global public policy consultancy
- Practical skills development in policy research, analytical writing, strategic communications, coalition-building, and consulting
- First-hand experience supporting international health policy coalitions, advocacy initiatives, and stakeholder engagement
- Experience supporting policy dialogues, roundtables, official meetings, conferences, and other domestic and international engagements
- Learning from experienced professionals at the intersection of healthcare, industry, and government
- Potential consideration for a permanent entry-level position at the conclusion of the fellowship, subject to performance, business needs, and available budget