Intern, Social Science
Intern, Social Science
About BioVid
BioVid is a world-class life science consultancy, specializing in applying cutting-edge behavioral science and AI to commercial and market access strategy. Our areas of specialization include commercial market research and strategic market access consulting. We aim to improve healthcare globally by marrying market opportunity with behavioral insight to optimize our clients’ relationships with their customers.
Our groundbreaking methods are scientifically inspired and strategically designed to match customer mindsets, achieve desired outcomes, and help our clients win in competitive, changing marketplaces.
Since day one, BioVid’s formula for success has been to foster a collaborative, supportive culture where incredibly talented people are encouraged to be the best at what they do.
Role Summary
The Social Science Intern will support BioVid’s Social Science team in applying behavioral and social science principles to real-world healthcare and life sciences challenges. This role is ideal for candidates interested in translating academic research into practical, client-facing applications, particularly within the areas of rhetoric, persuasion, and commercial communications.
The graduate intern will contribute to innovative work focused on understanding how messaging influences behavior, including BioVid’s development of “synthetic doctor” models used to test and refine communication strategies. This position offers a unique opportunity to bridge academic theory and commercial application in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Support the design and development of communication strategies grounded in the psychology of persuasion and behavioral science
- Conduct strategic literature reviews across relevant academic fields (e.g., linguistics, social psychology, communications)
- Translate complex academic research into clear, actionable insights for internal teams and client deliverables
- Contribute to the development and refinement of innovative methodologies, including synthetic audience modeling
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support ongoing research and client projects
- Perform other related duties and ad hoc analyses as needed
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a degree in a social science discipline, broadly conceived (e.g., Sociology, Social Psychology, Anthropology, Linguistics, Communications, English, Semiotics, or a related field)
- Strong interest in applying academic research to real-world business and healthcare challenges
- Interest in and knowledge of rhetoric, persuasion, semiotics, commercial communications, and/or behavioral science principles
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize and present complex ideas clearly
- Intellectual curiosity and willingness to explore new and evolving areas of work
- Ability to take direction, manage multiple priorities, and maintain a positive, proactive attitude
- Comfortable working remotely in a reliable and secure environment
BioVid is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity in all of our employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, return from layoff, training, and social, and recreational programs. All such employment decisions will be made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis.