Introduction

Werfen

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain.  We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Overview

Overview:

Gain experience in healthcare strategy as a  Market Access Intern at Werfen this summer! In this role, you will gain hands-on experience analyzing reimbursement trends, evaluating payer policies, and determining medical policies and utilization constraints that may impact test adoption. You will work closely with the Market Access Manager to transform data into insights that guide that identify opportunities and barriers to access and help optimize the commercial success of diagnostic solutions. This 8-10 week paid internship offers a unique blend of analytics, healthcare policy, and real-world business impact. If you are currently pursuing a degree in Life Sciences, Public Health, Health Economics, or Business with a health care focus and have an interest in analyzing reimbursement and payer dynamics, we encourage you to apply!  

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

• Develop a comprehensive reimbursement landscape overview for autoimmune IVD assays, including variability across payers, geographies, and sites of care
• Conduct structured analyses of payer medical policies to identify coverage criteria, restrictions, and implications for patient access and test adoption
• Evaluate Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs) and other utilization constraints to assess their impact on billing, clinical practice, and commercial opportunity
• Synthesize findings into clear, actionable insights and presentations to support cross-functional decision-making and market access strategy

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Networking/Key relationships

• Marketing Product Managers – The intern supports the development of market access strategies and value messaging by providing insights and analyses, with a focus on translating data into actionable, business-oriented recommendations.
• NoA marketing team - The intern gathers local insights on reimbursement, payer dynamics, and market barriers, ensuring alignment across geographies and translating local realities into global insights.

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience for the position:

• Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Public Health, Health Economics, or Business with a healthcare focus
• Experience: Prior exposure to healthcare systems, reimbursement, or payer dynamics (through coursework, research projects, or internships) is preferred but not required.

Management has the discretion of substituting relevant work experience for a degree and/or making exceptions to the years of experience requirement.

Skills & Capabilities:

• Analytical thinking: Ability to evaluate complex healthcare, reimbursement, and policy data and extract meaningful insights
• Attention to detail: Capability to ensure accuracy and consistency when working with reimbursement data, policies, and assumptions
• Communication skills: Ability to clearly summarize findings and present insights through PowerPoint and written deliverables
• Business and strategic mindset: Understanding how data translates into market access implications, including opportunities and barriers to adoption
• Collaboration and adaptability: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and adjust to evolving project needs and priorities

The hourly range for this role is $20/hr to $26/hr. Individual compensation will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience and grade level completed.

Closing

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV. 

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact NAtalentacquisition@werfen.com for assistance.

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.

www.werfen.com