Government Affairs Intern
About The Position
Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions. This position is designed for a highly motivated student eager to strengthen their skill set and gain meaningful, hands-on experience. As an intern supporting Government Affairs, Global External Affairs, and Global Reimbursement, you will be responsible for:
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program, majoring in Political Science, Business, Health Policy Management (HPM), Health Policy (rising senior preferred)
- Minimum 3.0 GPA (preferred)
- Strong presentation and communication abilities, with confidence interacting across a matrixed organization.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple deadlines, and maintain attention to detail; strong problem‑solving skills are a plus.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with tools such as SAP, Minitab, data analytics platforms, AI applications, KPIs, PowerBI, and QlikView; openness to learning new software and hardware solutions.
- Solid organizational and time‑management capabilities.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Responsibilities
- Joining weekly Government Relations team meetings and consultant calls
- Completing research projects for the GR team
- Shadowing lobbyists on Capitol Hill for congressional meetings, briefings, and fundraisers
- Supporting the SHS Political Action Committee (PAC) team with PAC organization, event planning, and drafting updates for PAC members
- Attending briefings hosted by trade associations
- Coordinating the Summer Coffee Chat series for the global function
- Updating the External Affairs SharePoint site as needed
- Completing research projects and presentations for the EA global leadership team
Benefits
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- life insurance
- long-term and short-term disability insurance
- paid parking/public transportation
- paid time off
- paid sick and safe time
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Career Level
Intern
