Intern - Patient Advocacy

United Therapeutics Corporation

2d•$23 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

We are the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to take the form of a public benefit corporation. Our public benefit purpose is to provide a brighter future for patients through the development of novel pharmaceutical therapies; and technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs. United Therapeutics (Nasdaq: UTHR) seeks to travel down the corridors of indifference to develop treatments for rare, deadly diseases. We were founded in 1996 by a family seeking a cure for their daughter’s pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Today, we have six FDA-approved therapies that treat PAH, pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD) and neuroblastoma, a rare pediatric cancer. Our near-term pipeline seeks to develop additional therapies for PAH and pulmonary fibrosis (PF). The cure for end-stage life-threatening diseases like PAH, PH-ILD, PF, and many others is an organ transplant, but only a small percentage of donated organs are available to address the vast need. For this reason, we are working to create manufactured organs to address the shortage of kidneys, hearts, lungs, and livers available for transplant. We believe an unlimited supply of tolerable, transplantable organs will eliminate the transplant waiting list and cure end-stage organ diseases for which transplant is not currently an option. Program Highlights Our internships provide a unique opportunity for individuals to work with some of the most talented people within the pharmaceutical and biotech industry. Our onsite locations offer a variety of amenities and perks available to all our interns. Addition highlights include: Professional development opportunities and trainings provided throughout the program Participation in our “Get to Know UT” Speaker Series Ongoing and formal assessments of your work Opportunity to make an impactful difference in a patient centric environment Competitive pay up to 40 hours a week Each of our locations offer our interns full access to onsite amenities Program Details: All internships are paid, up to 40 hours/week. Interns are responsible for arranging their housing and transportation. A relocation stipend may be provided for non-local candidates. Determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis. 2026 Internship Program Dates: Monday June 1st to Friday August 28th How you’ll contribute In this Global Medical Affairs - Patient Advocacy Internship, you'll have the opportunity to make an huge impact on the following: Patient education resources – assist with developing and updating patient-friendly materials Patient advisory activities – support listening sessions, advisory boards, or feedback collection Patient experience research – help gather and summarize insights on patient needs and barriers Access and equity support – assist with resource guides and access-focused initiatives Advocacy partnerships – support coordination with patient organizations and stakeholders Advocacy program support – help track activities, documentation, and outcomes

Requirements

Must actively be a college student (including rising sophomores or those pursuing a 2-year degree) in Public Health, Health Sciences or Health Studies, Health Policy or Health Administration, Social Work, Patient Advocacy or Health Advocacy (if available), Psychology or Sociology (with a healthcare focus), Nursing or Pre-Health (non-clinical track) or Community Health
Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite
Must be available to work 40 hours per week, hybrid onsite in the RTP office requiring at least 3 days in office.

Responsibilities

Support patient advocacy programs and initiatives
Assist with research on patient experiences, needs, and access challenges
Help develop patient education and support resources
Coordinate logistics for advocacy meetings, events, or advisory groups
Maintain accurate records and documentation for advocacy activities
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support patient-centered efforts
Ensure all activities align with ethical, compliance, and patient-first standards

Benefits

Eligible employees may participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefits suite of programs, including medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage, employee wellness resources, savings plans (401k and ESPP), paid time off & paid parental leave benefits, disability benefits, and more.
For additional information on Company benefits, please visit https://www.unither.com/careers/benefits-and-amenities
Eligible employees may participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefits suite of programs, including medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage, employee wellness resources, savings plans (401k and ESPP), paid time off & paid parental leave benefits, disability benefits, and more.
For additional information on Company benefits, please visit https://www.unither.com/careers/benefits-and-amenities

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