The Evernorth Research Institute (Institute) Summer 2022 Internship program has two (2) open intern positions. Summer interns will directly report to leaders in the Institute, and will be involved in some of the research activities aimed at investigating challenging questions facing healthcare today, supporting the value of services delivered to patients, identify new business opportunities and demonstrate the clinical and financial impact of Evernorth products and services. The summer interns will apply some basic understanding of research methodology (including research design and statistical analysis) to the development and implementation of research projects and serve as collaborators for one or more projects that will provide opportunities to learn new specialized skills and gain exposure to a breadth of expertise in clinical, research, payer and provider solutions teams at Evernorth. Summer interns may assist project leads in various activities such as conceptualizing research questions in conjunction with clinical and operational team members, developing research design and determining appropriate methodology, writing research proposals, completing complex analyses, and interpreting and disseminating results to key audiences in a manner appropriate to each audience. Summer interns should be able to work as part of a research project team and will have the opportunity to work with a cross-functional team within a matrix environment to ensure timely completion of work.
About the Department:
The mission of Evernorth Research Institute is to assist our members, clients and the broader community with empirical evidence fostered through peer-reviewed research alongside innovative and thought provoking reports. Through our research, we support clinical and business decision-making enabling Evernorth to deliver safe and effective healthcare solutions and improving health outcomes.
Essential Functions:
- Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, literature reviews, research design and methodology, research proposal development
- Perform statistical analysis and other data analytic functions as needed
- Documentation, planning and tracking of project tasks and managing timelines obtaining support from across the organization
- Present research findings to internal audiences
- Develop final project and internship deliverables
Qualifications:
- Master’s in health services research, health economics, health outcomes, pharmacy administration, public health, social sciences or other similar quantitative/qualitative fields strongly preferred. Bachelor’s degree and 1+ year(s) of applied healthcare research experience preferred if pursuing a Master’s degree.
- Demonstrated ability to manage research projects and experience in developing and giving presentations suitable for relevant audiences.
- Peer-reviewed publication experience a plus.
- Beginner- to intermediate-level statistical software programming skills using SAS preferred. Proficiency in R, SPSS or similar 4th generation statistical analysis programming language a plus.
- SQL programming and relational database skills a plus
- MS Office Suite experience preferred
- Some experience with medical and pharmacy claims data a plus
- Prior experience managing and working with large data sets a plus
- Working knowledge of medical diagnosis, procedure, and other pharmacy coding schemas
- Good communication (written and oral), presentation skills, and the ability to effectively communicate technical and other data to broad audiences.
- Proven team player - flexible, collaborative
- Self-directed
- Ability to manage, document and prioritize work to meet deadlines
- Eager to learn skills to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Schedule: You must be available to work a 40-hour work week for 10-12 weeks summer 2022, beginning May 23, 2022.
This role can work from home from any US location.
One goal of this internship program is to prepare and identify qualified candidates for roles with Cigna post-graduation. Therefore, this temporary internship is open only to individuals who are eligible for employment in the United States and who would not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
This position is not eligible to be performed in Colorado.
About Evernorth
Evernorth, Cigna Corporation’s health services segment, exists to elevate health for all. We're building on our legacy and redefining health care as we know it. Unbiased in how we think, we create without limitation. We partner without constraints, deliver value differently and act in the interest of humanity. Solving across silos, closing gaps in care, and empowering clients, customers, and people everywhere to move onward and upward. When you work with us, you’ll be empowered to solve the problems others don’t, won’t or can’t. Join us. What difference will you make?Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.
