United Therapeutics Corporation · 12 hours ago
Intern - Government Affairs
Silver Spring, MD
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$22.50/hr - $22.50/hrUnited Therapeutics Corporation is a publicly-traded biotech company focused on developing novel pharmaceutical therapies for rare diseases. The Government Affairs Intern will support the department's engagement with various government levels and assist in policy initiatives and regulatory management.
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Responsibilities
Support the Government Affairs department in its engagement with local, state, federal, and international governments, advancement of policy initiatives, and management of regulatory issues
Prepare briefing materials, attend meetings, and monitor the evolving political and regulatory environment
Research upcoming legislation that could affect United Therapeutics, our patients or our business
Maintain and expand UT’s use of legislation tracking software
Analyze legislation, then summarize the potential effects of that legislation on United Therapeutics, our patients, or our business
Keep track of a changing political and regulatory environment
Travel to UT locations across the country to engage with lobbyists and local partners
Advocate for United Therapeutics in relationship-building activities with government entities
Work to detail policy agendas to help propel United Therapeutics toward its advocacy goals
Attend meetings to gain insight from clients, local government officials, and relevant stakeholders
Update UT’s reporting obligations with local, state, and federal governments
Help support policy development in compliance with emerging regulatory requirements
Assist in the preparation of official documents (reports, memos, and other communication for both external and internal distribution)
Qualification
Required
Must actively be a college student (rising junior or rising senior)
Must be able to work a minimum of 30 hours a week at Silver Spring, MD office
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
Interest in government affairs, policy, advocacy, and United Therapeutics' mission
Must have an active US Passport and/or Driver's License, as travel may be required as part of this internship
Strong research and analytical skills
Good communication abilities (written and verbal)
Please include a cover letter with your application
Preferred
Majoring in Natural Sciences, Economics, History, Pre-Law or Political Science preferred. Other majors welcome to apply
Prior experience working in government affairs, campaigns, or a related field
Benefits
Medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage
Employee wellness resources
Savings plans (401k and ESPP)
Paid time off & paid parental leave benefits
Disability benefits
Company
United Therapeutics Corporation
Founded to find a cure for a daughter’s rare disease, United Therapeutics is a biotechnology company transforming care for people with chronic and life-threatening conditions.
Founded in 1996
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1999-06-17IPO
Leadership Team
Hamlet Bonilla Evertsz
Senior Network Engineer
Recent News
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