Health and Biomedical Sciences Internship
Blue Persimmon Group (BPG) is a boutique strategic advisory firm based in Washington, DC. Our experts enable global health and medical research innovation to improve health outcomes and reduce burden across systems of care. We collaborate with non-profit advocacy, biopharmaceutical, and health technology groups integrating the diverse needs of today’s complex web of stakeholders. Entry-level temporary internship position for students interested in working at a boutique advisory firm. Provides support to BPG employees to assist with the design, execution, and maintenance of research and strategic consulting services. Internships are paid, part-time, time-limited (two to six months), and project focused. Intern projects are designed between the intern and their supervisor based on intern interest and organization objectives.
Description
Job Responsibilities
- Support BPG teams in developing and executing outcomes research projects (e.g. literature-based reviews, patient and/or clinician surveys, qualitative research and analyses; not laboratory-based research)
- Project management tasks (e.g. maintain, update, and may establish various project tracking, prepare materials, and support program-level meetings)
- Supervised development of research summary reports
- Attend weekly team meetings and any applicable project meetings
- Other research projects as mutually agreed upon between Intern and supervisor
- Work and communicate with staff and BPG clients to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and cooperative manner
- Be curious!
Knowledge / Skills
- Interest in working with entrepreneurs in a small business to improve healthcare and support innovative medical product development
- Strong understanding of Microsoft Office Suite programs or similar technology
- Knowledge of scientific research processes
- Experience with literature review approaches and associated source systems is preferred
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently, solve problems, and work effectively with a variety of collaborators
- Ability to express information to individuals or groups effectively, whether verbal or written, in a clear and organized manner
Requirements
- Current student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a health science related field
- Intern must be a resident of Massachusetts, District of Columbia, Virginia, Texas, Maryland, Arizona, or Florida
Don’t meet every requirement? Studies have shown that individuals from historically underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you are interested and have applicable skills and talents to bring to Blue Persimmon, please apply!
Blue Persimmon’s Health & Biomedical Sciences Internship program was developed to provide practical experiences for students interested in health and biomedical science careers. Individuals gain experience participating in real-world research programs and business while learning practical skills important for any work environment. Blue Persimmon has an opportunity to empower emerging scientists with the passion and curiosity needed to persevere in this field. In return, interns provide new perspectives, quality work, and experiences of a generation of stakeholders critical to the continued evolution required in biomedical research.