Spring Internship – Advocacy & Strategic Alliances

Phrma; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

PhRMA seeks an undergraduate or graduate student for the Spring Internship – Advocacy & Strategic Alliances at our Washington, DC headquarters. The intern will support the Alliance team and collaborate with other departments, gaining exposure to policy, advocacy campaigns, and stakeholder relations.

The internship runs Jan 19, 2027 to Apr 16, 2027, up to 25 hours per week. It is a paid position with responsibilities including research, meeting support, preparing presentations, and attending

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

Organizational skills

Project management

Relationship building

Written communication

Verbal communication

Industry awareness

Education

Public policy / political science / economics (undergrad or graduate)

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Job description

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Spring Internship – Advocacy & Strategic Alliances

Alliance Intern PhRMA HQ - Washington DC, Washington, DC, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1366

Overview

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.

Department Description:

The mission of the Alliance team is to develop strategic campaigns, programs, and alliances with external stakeholders. This team works collaboratively across all of PhRMA’s advocacy divisions, ensuring all external and public affairs activities are aligned with legislative priorities—both short and long term. Departmental activities include:

• Constituency/third party relationship building.
• Issues management and coordination on a state, federal, and international level.

This is a paid position. This internship will run from January 19, 2027 to April 16, 2027, and the intern will work up to 25 hours per week for a 3-month term.

Responsibilities

The intern’s responsibilities may include:

• 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.

Requirements

• Current undergraduate or graduate student in public policy, public health, political science, government affairs, legislative affairs, economics, or communications with an interest in health/life sciences policy and politics.
• 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.

Potential Salary

• $25 to $35 per hour based on the level of degree program.

Who we are

The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) represents the country’s leading innovative biopharmaceutical research companies, which are laser focused on developing innovative medicines that transform lives and create a healthier world. Together, we are fighting for solutions to ensure patients can access and afford medicines that prevent, treat and cure disease. PhRMA member companies have invested more than $900 billion in the search for new treatments and cures over the last decade, supporting nearly five million jobs in the United States.

Connect with PhRMA

For information on how innovative medicines save lives, please visit: www.PhRMA.org www.Innovation.org www.AmericasMedicines.org www.Facebook.com/PhRMA www.Twitter.com/PhRMA

Equal Opportunity Employer

As the trade association for several leading biopharmaceutical companies, our workforce and culture should reflect the makeup of our clients and the benefactors of our efforts – patients. We at PhRMA are committed to building a culture where diverse people, ideas, and experiences are welcomed, included, and celebrated; where our employees can thrive as they bring their best authentic selves to work every day. PhRMA provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, genetic information, disability, matriculation, political affiliation or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment.

The job description contains an overview of the activities and duties for this role. Responsibilities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time.