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Gilead Sciences · 1 day ago

Intern - Corporate Affairs and Legal (Government Affairs)

San Francisco Bay Area

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$19/hr - $55/hr

Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to creating a healthier world through innovative medicines. The Intern in Corporate Affairs and Legal will contribute to impactful projects in Government Affairs, gaining real-world experience while assisting with advocacy strategies, legislative tracking, and communication materials.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assist the Government Affairs team on all advocacy and policy strategies and activities, including various projects, research, drafting presentations or policy memos, and other duties as requested

Track legislation, regulations, policy positions, and provide summaries of legislative activities, stakeholder engagements and/or events as requested

Create and maintain communications materials for internal and external audiences

Assist with the preparation of leadership visits to Washington, D.C. or Foster City, including compiling briefing books and background materials

Showcase your achievements and deliverables with a final presentation near the conclusion of your internship

Qualification

Government AffairsResearchPolicy AnalysisMS Office SuiteCommitment to DiversityCollaborationProblem SolvingOrganizational Skills

Required

Must be at least 18 years old

Must have a minimum GPA of 2.8

Authorized to work in the United States without Sponsorship now or in the future or CPT/OPT through your University

Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in a Bachelor's/Masters/MBA/PhD program at an accredited US based university or college

Must be a Rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in undergrad or a Graduate or Doctoral Student

Must be enrolled full-time in the Fall Semester at an accredited university/college after the completion of the internship

Must be able to complete a 10-12 consecutive week internship between May and August

Must be able to relocate if necessary and work at the designated site for the duration of the internship

Preferred

Preferred Degree qualification: Currently enrolled as a full-time student in a Bachelor's program at an accredited US-based university or college, and a rising junior or senior in undergraduate program, or a graduate student in Summer 2026

Proficiency with MS Office Suite

Ability to identify issues and seek solutions

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and diversity in the workplace

Efficient, organized, and able to handle short timelines in a fast-paced environment