Health Outcomes Summer Student

Overview

Are you a student interested in learning how quantitative health research, health economics, and outcomes research come together to support healthcare and decision-making in the pharmaceutical industry?

GSK remains committed to achieving bold commercial ambitions for the future. By 2031, we aim to deliver £40 billion in annual sales, leveraging our existing strong performance momentum to significantly increase our positive impact on the health of billions of patients globally. Our Ahead Together strategy is centred on early intervention to prevent and alter the course of disease, thereby protecting people and supporting healthcare systems.

Our diverse portfolio consists of vaccines, specialty medicines, and general medicines.

Through continuous innovation and a dedicated focus on scientific and technical excellence, we strive to develop and launch new, groundbreaking treatments that address critical health challenges.

GSK is looking to hire a Health Outcomes Summer Student to join our Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) team. This role is hybrid, requiring in-office presence two days per week, and reports to the HEOR Director. The ideal candidate will be based in or near Mississauga, Ontario.

This is a paid summer student placement running from May 4, 2026 to August 28, 2026, intended for students returning to school following the contract. Internal referrals are welcome.

As a Health Outcomes Summer Student, you will support the design, development, and execution of research initiatives that enhance the effectiveness of healthcare decision-making. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners and contribute to projects that unite science, data, and health policy to improve patient outcomes.

• Conduct literature reviews, critical appraisals, and data synthesis to inform local healthcare decision-making

• Perform basic descriptive, exploratory, and analytic analyses as required

• Consult with cross-functional team members on study design, statistical analysis, and data interpretation for new research

• Assist in the design and adaptation of health economic models for submission to Canadian reimbursement authorities

• Support the writing, review, and preparation of scientific documents, including validation of quantitative data, for journal publications, conference presentations, and health technology assessments

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure research projects align with regulatory and scientific standards

• Assist in project coordination across multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment

• Ensuring all activities align with internal compliance and regulatory standards

Basic Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s or Ph.D. program in Health Economics, Outcomes Research, Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, or a related field

• Experience with epidemiological, health outcomes, or real-world observational research in Canada

• Familiarity with biostatistical methods, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses

• Strong project management skills

• Strong written, verbal, and oral communication skills

• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid and virtual environment (Microsoft Teams, online learning platforms)

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Interest in quantitative health research and improving patient outcomes

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Previous experience contributing to scientific publications or health technology assessments

• Exposure to health economic modeling and data validation techniques

• Enthusiasm for collaborating in a cross-functional, fast-paced, and intellectually stimulating team environment

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In compliance with Ontario's provincial pay transparency legislation in Canada, this job posting includes a salary range to support equitable and informed hiring practices. The annual pay rate for new hires in this position ranges from CAD $31,980 to CAD $79,950 taking into account a number of factors including work location within the Canadian market,…