About the role
Overview
Spherix Global Insights is seeking a motivated and curious undergraduate student for a Summer Insights Internship role. This opportunity is designed for junior or senior students to gain hands-on experience in market research, data analysis, and strategic insights within the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry.
The intern will be embedded within a specialty therapy area team, contributing to live project work and developing foundational skills aligned with Spherix's end-to-end insights generation process. This role provides exposure to the core responsibilities of an Insights Analyst and offers a strong foundation for future opportunities.
The position is based in Exton, PA and reports to an Insights Director or Senior Insights team member.
Key Responsibilities
Insights Generation
- Assist in developing data visualizations and frame-outs using various visualization tools
- Support survey development and quality checks, including reviewing survey logic
- Conduct secondary research to build therapeutic area and disease knowledge
- Work with datasets to organize, validate, and review outputs
- Assist in identifying key trends, patterns, and insights within data
- Synthesize findings into clear, concise takeaways and support insight-driven storytelling
- Assist in summarizing open-ended responses and proofreading reports
Client Deliverables & Team Support
- Contribute to client-ready deliverables, including slides and summaries
- When possible, attend internal meetings and gain exposure to client readouts, capturing notes and follow-ups
- Track updates to materials and maintain basic change logs
- Manage assigned tasks across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborate with team members and gain exposure to advanced analytics approaches and evolving methodologies
Qualifications
Required
- Junior or senior pursuing a Bachelor's degree
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Preferred
- Background in life sciences, public health, business, marketing, or related field
- Interest in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or market research
- Familiarity with data analysis concepts (e.g., Excel, basic statistics)
- Exposure to data visualization or analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms)
- Exposure to programming or analytics tools (e.g., SPSS, Python, R)
- Curiosity about analytics and data-driven decision making
Skills & Competencies
- Analytical mindset and intellectual curiosity
- Strong attention to detail and organization
- Clear and professional communication
- Ability to synthesize information into structured outputs
- Collaborative, proactive, and adaptable
What the Intern Will Gain
- Hands-on experience contributing to real client deliverables
- Exposure to the end-to-end insights generation process
- Experience working with data, research, and insight development
- Mentorship from experienced Insights professionals
- Exposure to innovative analytics approaches and tools
- Understanding of the Insights Analyst role and career pathway