2026 Summer Intern – Government Affairs

Ferring • Columbia, WA

16h • Hybrid

About The Position

As a privately- owned, biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life-changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. Our independence helps us cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit and long-term perspective that enables us to achieve growth and scale, while remaining agile and true to our ‘people first’ philosophy. Built on a 70-year plus commitment to science and research, Ferring is relentless in its pursuit of science that drives powerful discoveries and therapies to help people build families, stay healthy, and stand up to the world’s oldest enemy: disease. As the 2026 Summer Intern – Government Affairs, you will support the Government Affairs department. which is focused on supporting Ferring's engagement with lawmakers and developing policies to increase access throughout the Ferring portfolio. The intern would work directly with the Government Affairs team to advance this mission. With Ferring, you will be joining a recognized leader, identified as one of “The World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Fast Company, and honored by Fortune with inclusion on its “Change the World List,” for addressing society’s unmet needs. Ferring US is also Great Places to Work® Certified, distinguishing it as one of the best companies to work for in the country.

Requirements

• Must be pursuing an undergraduate (Bachelor's) degree - major/interest in Political Science, Health Policy, Public Health or similar areas of studies (rising junior or rising senior preferred)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience in conducting research and analysis
• This role is expected to work no less than 4 days at our office in Washington, D.C., on days in conjunction with your assigned team; you may be able to work 1 day per week remotely.
• Ability to complete the entire 10-week program (from May 26, 2026 to July 31, 2026) and commit to 37.5 hours per week
• Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above; college transcript required
• Must mail official transcript by application deadline to: Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Attn: Human Resources, Summer Intern Program, 100 Interpace Parkway, Parsippany, NJ 07054
• Currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. based college or university
• Enrolled in either an undergraduate (Bachelor’s), graduate, MBA, JD, PharmD, or PhD program
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without a need for sponsorship/CPT/OPT now or in the future
• At least 18 years of age prior to the scheduled start date
• Must be available to complete virtual interviews with HR and hiring manager
• Must successfully pass a drug screen and background check prior to start date
• Must complete a final presentation at the end of the 10-week program (mandatory)
• Application deadline is January 9, 2026

Responsibilities

• Support the Government Affairs team in outreach to lawmakers, developing policy and background materials, and working with the Ferring business to understand policy priorities.
• Conduct policy research on specific challenge facing patients and develop recommendations to address it.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees