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The Intern will assist members of the Policy and Research department, while collaborating with multiple teams across PhRMA.\nDepartment Description:\nThe primary objective of the Policy and Research Department is to develop and disseminate public policy positions and analysis that can be used effectively in PhRMA-wide education, legislative, regulatory, and communication efforts. More specifically, the department is responsible for:\nConceptualizing and managing both in-house and external research efforts to support advocacy and communications priorities.\nDeveloping policy proposals, strategies and analysis as part of PhRMA’s efforts to drive and reframe the policy debate on terms favorable to access and innovation.\nLeading regulatory efforts at HHS/CMS.\nThe intern will gain experience in a wide range of issues. Examples include health policy, public health, research and development, healthcare economics, Medicare, Medicaid, State and Federal issues, innovative medicines, and regulatory and legislative processes.\nThis is a paid position. This internship will run from January 19, 2027 to April 16, 2027, and the intern will work up to 25 hours per week for a 3-month term. The internship is available as an in-person (Washington, DC), remote, or hybrid internship opportunity.\nResponsibilities\nThe Intern’s responsibilities may include:\nCollecting, tracking, analyzing and/or organizing primary research related to the healthcare industry and health policy.\nResearching legislation, policy issues, and proposals.\nParticipating in drafting, writing, editing, and managing talking points, slide decks, reports, or backgrounders.\nReading, summarizing, and managing primary literature and research across a wide variety of topics.\nPerforming other duties as assigned.\nRequirements\nCurrent graduate student in public policy, public health, political science, government affairs, legislative affairs, economics, law or communications with an interest in health/life sciences policy, research, and politics.\nPreferred candidates will have completed at least one year of their graduate degree program.\nExceptional organizational and project management skills.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.\nAttention to detail and ability to be consistent with details throughout tasks.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to strategically and creatively process information.\nCuriosity to stay abreast of current industry trends.\nAbility to manage and complete projects end-to-end in a timely manner.\nStrong desire to build relationships/collaboration skills.\nPotential Salary\n$25 - $35 per hour based on the level of degree program.\nWho we are \nThe 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. PhRMA member companies have invested more than $900 billion in the search for new treatments and cures, and they support nearly five million jobs in the United States.\nConnect with PhRMA \nFor information on how innovative medicines save lives, please visit:\nwww.PhRMA.org\nwww.Innovation.org\nwww.AmericasMedicines.org\nwww.Facebook.com/PhRMA\nwww.Twitter.com/PhRMA\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nPhRMA 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.\nThe job description contains an overview of the activities and duties for this role. 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