PhRMA
Spring Internship – State Advocacy
Washington, DC
Nov 6, 2024
Internship
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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 broadly assist members of the State Government Advocacy Department and work 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 in January and the intern will work 37.5 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 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 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. Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors. 

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. Over the last decade, PhRMA member companies have invested more than $800 billion in the search for new treatments and cures, and they support 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.MAT.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.

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