Intern

Potomac River Partners; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Potomac River Partners, a specialized management consulting firm focused on compliance services for the life science industry, is seeking a Summer Intern. The intern will work closely with Associates, Consultants, and Managers on client deliverables and internal projects, gaining exposure to multiple facets of the business.

Candidates must be fast learners who thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, demonstrating independence, flexibility, attention to detail, and excellent communication

Qualifications

• Interest in healthcare/pharmaceutical sector.
• Rising senior in a 4-year college degree program; major in Business, Finance, Communications, Healthcare, or related field preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office products (PowerPoint, Excel and Word).

Responsibilities

• Researching key compliance issues affecting the life science industry.
• Proofreading and double-checking client deliverables.
• Developing and enhancing PowerPoint presentations.
• Assisting with data analysis and testing technology applications.
• Assisting with internal initiatives and special projects.

Skills

Analytical

Team Player

Flexible

Resourceful

Creative

Professional

Accountable

Integrity

Education

Rising senior in 4-year college

Majors: Business/Finance/Communications/Healthcare

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position:

Summer Intern

Ideal candidate:

Rising senior in college

Salary:

$25/hour, 40 hours per week

Commitment:

May/June to August 2027 (appx. 40 hours per week; hybrid in-office/remote)

Job description

PotomacRiverPartnersisa specialized management consulting firm focused on compliance servicesforthe life science industry. Thecompany’s mainclientsare pharmaceutical and medical devicefirms. Because Potomac is a smaller company, employees work closely with firm leadership and clients, gain exposure to different aspects of the business, and enjoy many opportunities for professional development.

Thecompany isseekinga highlymotivatedIntern to helpsupportthe business. The Internwill work closely with Associates, Consultants, and Managers onclientdeliverables and internal projects.Candidatesmustbe fast learners who arecomfortable workinginan entrepreneurial environment and demonstrateindependence,flexibility, attention to detail, andexcellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Researching key compliance issues affecting the life science industry
• Proofreading and double-checking client deliverables
• Developing and enhancing PowerPoint presentations
• Assisting with data analysis and testing technology applications
• Assisting with internal initiatives and special projects

Qualifications:

• Interest in the healthcare/pharmaceutical sector
• Rising senior in 4-year college degree program; major in Business, Finance, Communications, Healthcare, or related field preferred
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office products (PowerPoint, Excel and Word)

Core Competencies:

• Analytical: Strong problem-solving skills
• Team Player: Works well independently or in a team environment
• Flexible: Able to adjust to frequent changes in priorities
• Resourceful: Takes initiative to identify solutions before escalating to others
• Creative: Likes to brainstorm original ideas and solutions
• Professional: Takes pride in work and creating a polished product
• Accountable: Delivers on promises and commitments
• Integrity: Trustworthy and honest

The candidate must be able to work from our metro-accessible office, which is located within the Rosslyn neighborhood of Arlington. For more information, please visit the company’s website, www.potomacriverpartners.com.