Health economics internship

Want to help make healthcare sustainable and cost-effective for patients around the world, and curious about the pharmaceutical and life-sciences industry? Then an internship at Asc Academics, a market access and Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) consultancy, might be for you. Who are we? Founded in 2015, Asc Academics is a global, family-run consultancy based in the Netherlands, with locations in Groningen and Utrecht. We set out to create the vendor you always wanted. Now, a decade later, we are big enough to handle mission-critical work and boutique enough to make it a great experience. Our 40+ team members are united by one mission: to support the life sciences community across both public and private sectors in shaping a healthier, more equitable future. We have a flat structure, get together often, and value a healthy balance between work and personal life. What roles do we offer? The internships focus on Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) and market access. These fields are broad and dynamic, and our projects reflect that diversity. As an intern, you will join one of our departments:Economic Modelling – building meticulous, user-friendly cost-effectiveness models that inform decision-makers and payer negotiationsEvidence Synthesis – summarising key clinical and economic evidence through systematic and targeted literature reviews that uncover market opportunities and inform value frameworksMarket Access & HTA Strategy – advising clients on market access and reimbursement through landscape assessments, access roadmaps and dossiers aligned with European and international HTA guidelinesValue & Strategy – helping clients articulate, demonstrate and maximise the value of their innovations, turning scientific advances into strategies for strong positioning. Scientific – several colleagues at Asc are doing their PhDs alongside their work; here you lend a hands-on hand with their research. Have your own HEOR or market access project idea? We are open to exploring how it fits. What do we expect? The internship starts in January-February 2027 and the preferred duration is 6 months; we are flexible in fitting the internship into your study programme. The internship is full-time, being at one of our offices is mandatory but also flexible. We are looking for someone who is: Currently enrolled in a master’s programme at a Dutch university for the full duration of the internshipStudying Health Economics, Healthcare/Life Sciences, Public or Business Administration, Health Policy & Management, or a closely related discipline A quick learner who adapts easily A problem solver with strategic thinking Proactive and looks beyond the analysis Fluent in EnglishWhat we offer Learning opportunities: access to our Learning & Development Platform. Guidance: support from a dedicated internship supervisor and a buddy. Extras: a competitive internship allowance and travel expense reimbursement. How does applying work? Send your CV and motivation letter to Hassan.ElMarkaby@ascacademics.com, preferably before November 2nd, with your department of interest in the subject line. After an initial screening, we’ll start with a short call, followed by an in-person meeting at one of our offices where you’ll work through a short case study. You’ll hear our decision shortly after!