Healthcare Research Intern

Humana

. Contribute to study conceptualization, literature reviews, and proposal writing .

Posted 10/2/2026part-timeRemote • United StatesEntry Level💰 $37,440 - $96,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quantitative health outcomes research, statistical analysis, and manuscript development, with proficiency in statistical coding languages and experience in collaborative research environments. Capable of synthesizing and presenting research findings effectively to stakeholders while adhering to healthcare research standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PhD In PharmacyQuantitative Health Outcomes ResearchStatistical Coding Language ProficiencyExperience With R And/or SASScientific Writing And Manuscript Authorship

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Hard Skills

Statistical AnalysisCausal Inference MethodsPropensity Score AnalysisRegression Discontinuity DesignsInterrupted Time Series AnalysisInverse Probability Treatment WeightingCausal Mediation AnalysisData ManagementObservational StudiesReal-World Evidence Generation

Soft Skills

Collaborative TeamworkEffective CommunicationPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

RSASClaims DatabasesElectronic Health Records

Industry Keywords

Healthcare ResearchPharmacy Benefit DesignUtilization ManagementPharmacy Policy EvaluationCost And Healthcare Utilization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to study conceptualization, literature reviews, and proposal writing
Develop study protocols
Execute statistical analyses according to study protocols under supervision of experienced research scientists
Report and interpret results
Contribute to manuscript development
Participate in research teams and support research activities
Synthesize, communicate, and present research findings to Humana stakeholders
Conduct research involving comparative effectiveness, disease characterization, treatment patterns, cost and healthcare utilization, medication access and affordability, pharmacy benefit design, utilization management, and pharmacy policy evaluation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently pursuing (final-year student) or recently completed PhD in pharmacy, outcomes research, epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, health economics, public health or health services research
Knowledge in quantitative health outcomes research, analytics, and statistical techniques
Knowledge of causal inference methods or relevant coursework on quasi-experimental methods, including propensity score analysis, inverse probability treatment weighting, interrupted time series analysis, regression discontinuity designs, instrumental variable analysis, and/or causal mediation analysis
Ability to commit to at least part-time employment for 16 to 20 weeks beginning in November 2026
Experience working collaboratively on research teams
Proficiency in at least one statistical coding language
Interest in a career in healthcare research
Experience using R and/or SAS for data management and statistical analyses preferred
Experience utilizing real-world data sources, such as claims databases and electronic health records, for observational studies and RWE generation preferred
Experience in scientific writing and/or manuscript authorship preferred
Minimum home internet speed of 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload
Ability to work from a dedicated space without ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI/HIPAA information

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off
401(k) retirement savings plan
Employee assistance program
Business travel and accident benefits
Remote work arrangement
Supportive environment among a multi-disciplinary team of research experts