Project Management Intern, Alira Health
Project Management Office, 6 Months
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Patient-centric advisory firm
Open for applications
Patient-centric advisory firm
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
More information about location
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To humanize healthcare and life sciences in partnership with patients.
Role
Who you are
- If you are a final-year student or recent graduate with a passion for learning and a keen interest in healthcare project management, this role is for you!
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Business, Healthcare, Finance, or Life Sciences
- Preferred: Coursework or internships related to project management, healthcare economics, or process improvement
- Master’s degree in related fields (e.g., Healthcare Management, Engineering, or Economics) preferred
- Experience in healthcare and/or project management is a plus
- Analytical skills for interpreting operational metrics and KPIs
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Basic knowledge of project management tools or methodologies (e.g., Agile, Lean)
- Advanced written and verbal English communication
- Bonus: Experience with reporting tools or exposure to IT governance principles
- Strong organizational and time management capabilities with high attention to detail
- Adaptability and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal communication skills for engaging with diverse stakeholders
- Problem-solving mindset for tackling unstructured challenges
- Collaborative attitude and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
- Eagerness to contribute to a feedback-oriented, growth-focused team culture
What the job involves
- We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Management Intern to support key initiatives and projects across the PMO
- This internship offers the opportunity to develop foundational project management and process improvement skills while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dynamic healthcare environment
- This internship is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to project management, process optimization, and healthcare operations
- Learn how to support and coordinate projects within a structured PMO framework
- Gain exposure to tools and methodologies such as Agile and Lean principles
- Understand the fundamentals of project tracking, reporting, and stakeholder management
- Explore the dynamics of healthcare operations and governance within a global organization
- Understand the role of metrics and KPIs in driving operational efficiency
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to learn about integrating IT and business processes
- Participate in initiatives focused on streamlining workflows and implementing innovative solutions
- Learn to identify inefficiencies and propose actionable recommendations
- Understand the basics of continuous improvement methodologies
- Develop strong communication and interpersonal skills through team collaboration
- Strengthen problem-solving and analytical thinking by addressing real-world challenges
- Enhance proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, and operational reporting systems
- Collaborate with PMO leadership to assist in developing and documenting operational frameworks that align with strategic objectives
- Gain insights into the healthcare and life sciences industry through real-world application
- Collect and organize operational data to contribute to tracking and refining PMO metrics
- Build a network of professional contacts and mentors
- Support the implementation of process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency
- Leave the internship with practical experience and skills relevant to entry-level roles in project management or healthcare operations
- Assist with small-scale projects, including creating project charters, timelines, and reports to monitor progress
- Document and track project performance against established KPIs, highlighting opportunities for optimization
- Participate in brainstorming sessions for identifying and implementing process enhancements
- Help drive the continuous improvement of PMO and Alira Health processes with PMO team members through lean and agile methodologies within assigned corporate initiatives
- Support the integration of tools and technologies that enhance team efficiency
- Prepare presentations, reports, and other documentation for PMO meetings and leadership updates
- Assist in facilitating communication between PMO and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment
- Engage with diverse stakeholders to promote collaboration and achieve project milestones
- Collaborate with PMO members to creation communication across cross-functional teams
- Assist in creating client governance frameworks to enhance stakeholder satisfaction and project outcomes
- Prepare reports and presentations for PMO leadership on project performance and operational updates
- Assist with tracking the PMO’s IT project portfolio, ensuring adherence to governance frameworks
- Support the collection of IT-related metrics and collaborate with Business Process Owners to streamline solutions
- Contribute to reports outlining system performance and alignment with organizational goals
Our take
The healthcare industry has been rapidly digitizing in recent years, and Alira Health is at the forefront of this transformation. The company works closely with healthcare and life sciences organizations, providing support across the entire solutions lifecycles. From market research to end-to-end product development, Alira Health enhances clients' expertise with a broad range of services and technology-driven consulting.
In early 2021, Alira Health strengthened its offering by acquiring Chamow and Associates, a leading biopharmaceutical consultancy. This acquisition expanded ALira's capabilities in regulatory affairs and product development, allowing the company to offer even more comprehensive support to pharmaceutical companies navigating complex processes.
With renewed funding and the 2022 renewal of the 21st Century Cures Act, Alira Health is well-positioned for further growth. The legislation, which empowers patients with greater control over their data and streamlines the process for drug and medical device developers, opens new doors for innovation. Allowing Alira to explore fresh opportunities to engage patients, healthcare providers, payers, and suppliers in more meaningful ways.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Jan 2023
$58m
LATE VC
Jan 2022
$40m
LATE VC
Total funding: $133m
Company values
- Be Accountable
- Be Courageous
- Be Honest
- Be Inclusive
- Elevate Others
Company HQ
Framingham, MA
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Leadership
Gabriele Brambilla
(CEO)Joined Alira Health in 2014 as CEO. Alongside this, they serve on the Board of Directors for EnlightenVue, WWoundForce, Firefly, and Computational Life. In 2018, they co-founded the MetroWest Life Sciences Network to develop collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurship in Boston's MetroWest life sciences ecosystem.
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