What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fall Internship, Advocacy & Strategic Alliances position at PhRMA?
Overview
The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) is seeking an internship candidate to support the Advocacy & Strategic Alliances department at our Washington, DC Headquarters office. The intern will broadly assist members of the Alliance team and work with other departments.
Department Description: The mission of the Alliance team is to develop strategic campaigns, programs, and alliances with external stakeholders. This team works collaboratively across all of PhRMA’s advocacy divisions, ensuring all external and public affairs activities are aligned with legislative priorities—both short and long term. Departmental activities include:
Responsibilities
The intern’s responsibilities may include:
$25 to $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. 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.Americasmedicines.com
www.Facebook.com/PhRMA
www.Twitter.com/PhRMA
Equal Opportunity Employer
As the trade association for several leading biopharmaceutical companies, our workforce and culture should reflect the makeup of our clients and the benefactors of our efforts – patients. We at PhRMA are committed to building a culture where diverse people, ideas, and experiences are welcomed, included, and celebrated; where our employees can thrive as they bring their best authentic selves to work every day. 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 non-discrimination 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.
The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) is seeking an internship candidate to support the Advocacy & Strategic Alliances department at our Washington, DC Headquarters office. The intern will broadly assist members of the Alliance team and work with other departments.
Department Description: The mission of the Alliance team is to develop strategic campaigns, programs, and alliances with external stakeholders. This team works collaboratively across all of PhRMA’s advocacy divisions, ensuring all external and public affairs activities are aligned with legislative priorities—both short and long term. Departmental activities include:
- Constituency/third party relationship building.
- Issues management and coordination on a state and federal level.
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 developing and editing PowerPoint presentations, talking points and other background materials.
- Attending educational events and briefings.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
- Current undergraduate or graduate student in public policy, public health, political science, government affairs, 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.
$25 to $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. 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.Americasmedicines.com
www.Facebook.com/PhRMA
www.Twitter.com/PhRMA
Equal Opportunity Employer
As the trade association for several leading biopharmaceutical companies, our workforce and culture should reflect the makeup of our clients and the benefactors of our efforts – patients. We at PhRMA are committed to building a culture where diverse people, ideas, and experiences are welcomed, included, and celebrated; where our employees can thrive as they bring their best authentic selves to work every day. 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 non-discrimination 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.
Salary : $25 - $35