Biotech Health Policy Intern

RTW Investments; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The RTW Institute, the policy arm of RTW Investments, invites applications for a Policy Internship starting October 2026 in New York City. Interns will conduct focused research on healthcare policy topics, synthesize findings, and support content development for policy briefs and explainer videos.

Ideal candidates are graduate students or recent graduates in life sciences, public policy, public health, or related fields, with strong research and writing skills, and the ability to translate

Qualifications

• Graduate students or recent graduates in life sciences, public policy, public health, business, or related disciplines.
• Strong research skills, with experience reviewing scientific literature and policy reports.
• Familiarity with healthcare policy and drug development fundamentals.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on topics related to drug development, healthcare affordability and access, and the impact of regulatory and policy changes.
• Monitor and summarize current trends and developments in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries and the legislative or regulatory landscapes.
• Analyze case studies and primary and secondary data to assess the health and economic impact of innovative therapies and emerging policy developments.
• Collaborate with team members to draft white papers, policy briefs, rapid-response content, or explainer video scripts.
• Present findings and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical writing

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Graduate degree in life sciences

Graduate degree in public policy

Graduate degree in public health

Job description

The RTW Institute, the policy arm of RTW Investments, invites applications for a Policy Internship starting October 2026 in New York City. Interns will conduct focused research on healthcare policy topics, synthesize findings, and support content development for policy briefs and explainer videos.

Ideal candidates are graduate students or recent graduates in life sciences, public policy, public health, or related fields, with strong research and writing skills, and the ability to translate