Clinical Outcomes Part-Time Intern

Thank you for considering Progyny!

Progyny is seeking a Research Assistant Intern to support the development and publication of clinical and outcomes research related to women’s health and family building. This role will focus on coordinating active research projects, supporting scientific writing, assisting with IRB development, and managing submission logistics for abstracts, posters, and manuscripts.

This is an ideal role for a pre-med or early-career candidate interested in clinical research, public health, or medicine.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with clinical research, IRBs, and publication processes, exposure to real-world data and outcomes research, mentorship from clinical and research leadership, and experience contributing to conference submissions and publications

What you’ll do…

Research Coordination & Project Management

• Maintain a tracker of all active research projects, including timelines, authors, and submission deadlines

• Coordinate across internal teams (clinical, analytics) and external collaborators

• Ensure timely completion of drafts, reviews, and submissions

Literature Review & Background Research

• Conduct structured literature reviews to support abstracts, manuscripts, and study development

• Summarize findings into clear, concise briefs for internal use

• Manage references using citation tools (e.g., EndNote, Zotero)

Scientific Writing Support

• Draft background sections and assist with abstract and manuscript development

• Support development of methods sections based on existing study protocols

• Prepare tables, figures, and supporting materials using analyst outputs

IRB & Research Development Support

• Work within existing IRB-approved protocols to support ongoing research

• Assist in drafting IRB protocols and application materials using established templates

• Compile and organize required materials for submission

• Ensure documentation aligns with approved research scope

Submission & Administrative Support

• Manage abstract and manuscript submissions (e.g., ASRM, ACOG, NAMS)

• Format documents to meet conference and journal requirements

• Track submission statuses and coordinate revisions

• Support preparation of posters and presentations

About you...

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree (or currently pursuing), preferably in biology, public health, or related field

• Strong writing, organization, and attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously

• Interest in clinical research, women’s health, or healthcare innovation

Preferred:

• Prior research experience (academic, internship, or lab-based)

• Familiarity with reading scientific literature

• Exposure to clinical research or IRB processes (coursework or experience)

• Experience with reference management tools

*This is a paid internship, please submit your resume and cover letter when applying.

Please note: This is not a digital nomad or remote international position; candidates must be based in the United States. Progyny is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in United States without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.  

About Progyny:   

Progyny (Nasdaq: PGNY) is a global leader in women’s health and family building solutions, trusted by the nation’s leading employers, health plans and benefit purchasers. We envision a world where everyone can realize dreams of family and ideal health. Our outcomes prove that comprehensive, inclusive and intentionally designed solutions simultaneously benefit employers, patients and physicians. 

Our benefits solution empowers patients with concierge support, coaching, education, and digital tools; provides access to a premier network of fertility and women's health specialists who use the latest science and technologies; drives optimal clinical outcomes; and reduces healthcare costs.  

Our mission is to empower healthier, supported journeys through transformative fertility, family building and women’s health benefits.  

Headquartered in New York City, Progyny has been recognized for its leadership and growth as a TIME100 Most Influential Company, CNBC Disruptor 50, Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Forbes' Best Employers, Financial Times Fastest Growin