Spring Internship - State Advocacy

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

Job summary

Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) seeks an internship candidate to support State Government Advocacy initiatives at our Washington, DC Headquarters office. The intern will assist the State Advocacy Department and collaborate with multiple teams on priority projects.

The internship runs January 19, 2027 for 3 months, up to 37.5 hours per week. Responsibilities include researching legislation, supporting meetings, and drafting policy materials for diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or graduate student in political science, government affairs, public policy, public health, 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.

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 writing and editing talking points, policy papers, backgrounders, or other publications
• Performing other duties as assigned

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Relationship building

Curiosity

End-to-end project execution

Policy awareness

Education

Political science

Public policy

Public health

Economics

Communications

Legislative affairs

Government affairs

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) is seeking an internship candidate to support State Government Advocacy initiatives, activities, and priorities at our Washington, DC Headquarters office. The intern will provide broad assistance to members of the State Government Advocacy Department and collaborate with multiple teams.

Department Description

PhRMA's State Advocacy department advocates in all 50 states for public policies that promote access to innovative new medicines and foster medical innovation. The department, which encompasses both state government affairs and state policy operations, has offices and full-time staff in Albany, Atlanta, Baton Rouge, Cincinnati, Chicago, Denver, Foxboro, Jackson, Richmond, Sacramento, St. Paul, and Tallahassee.

This is a paid position. This internship will start on January 19, 2027 and the intern will work up to 37.5 hours per week for a 3-month term.

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 writing and editing talking points, policy papers, backgrounders, or other publications
• Performing other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Current undergraduate or graduate student in political science, government affairs, public policy, public health, 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 - $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

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 nondiscrimination 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.