Spring Advocacy & Alliances Intern

Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) is seeking an internship candidate to support the Advocacy & Strategic Alliances (Alliance) department at our Washington, DC, Headquarters office. The intern will broadly assist members of the Alliance team and work with other departments.

This paid internship runs January 19, 2027 to April 16, 2027, and offers up to 25 hours per week for a 3-month term, providing exposure to policy research and stakeholder engagement within a

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or graduate student in public policy, public health, political science, government affairs, legislative affairs, economics, or communications.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
• Strong desire to build relationships/collaboration skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to strategically and creatively process information.
• Curiosity to stay abreast of current industry trends.
• Ability to manage and complete projects end to end in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Researching and tracking legislative and political activity.
• Providing support for meetings, including gathering and assembling information.
• Researching legislation, policy issues, and proposals.
• Participating in developing and editing PowerPoint presentations, talking points and other background materials.
• Attending educational events and briefings.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project management

Industry trend awareness

Time management

Education

Public policy/health policy/public affairs student

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) is seeking an internship candidate to support the Advocacy & Strategic Alliances (Alliance) department at our Washington, DC, Headquarters office. The intern will broadly assist members of the Alliance team and work with other departments.

This paid internship runs January 19, 2027 to April 16, 2027, and offers up to 25 hours per week for a 3-month term, providing exposure to policy research and stakeholder engagement within a