Job Description
For our Policy team in Berlin, we are looking for an Intern (m/f/d) starting February 2027. You will gain direct insight into the political work of a research-driven pharmaceutical company and contribute to current health, economic and industrial policy topics in Germany and Europe.
Your tasks
- You monitor and research current political initiatives, legislative procedures and regulatory developments relevant to the healthcare system and the pharmaceutical industry.
- You support the analysis of political projects and prepare their key implications for the company and the healthcare system in a clear, understandable way.
- You contribute to briefings, position papers, presentations, talking points and decision papers for internal and external meetings.
- You support the preparation and follow-up of discussions with politicians, ministries, associations and other healthcare stakeholders.
- You create stakeholder and topic overviews and help systematically document political developments and relevant positions.
- You support the design and organization of political events and other formats of the capital city representation.
- You contribute your own ideas and independently take on smaller research and analysis projects.
Your profile
- You are enrolled as a student in political science, social science, public administration, economics, health sciences or a comparable degree program.
- You are interested in health, economic and industrial policy developments in Germany and Europe.
- You have a good understanding of the political system and legislative processes in Germany. Knowledge of European institutions is an advantage.
- You can quickly grasp complex content, research carefully and present it concisely.
- You work independently, in a structured and conscientious way, and bring initiative as well as enthusiasm for new topics.
- You are confident using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
- You have very good German and good English skills, both spoken and written.
Your prospects:
- Exciting insights into the political work and the capital city representation of an internationally active research-driven pharmaceutical company.
- Involvement in current political and strategic questions of high relevance for innovation, supply and the pharmaceutical location Germany.
- Close collaboration in a professional, interdisciplinary team and the opportunity to contribute your own ideas and analyses.
We are proud to be a company built on the values of our diverse, talented and committed employees. The fastest way to advance innovative developments is to bring different ideas together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to discuss their views objectively and to tackle problems together. We see ourselves as an equal opportunity employer and are committed to promoting inclusive, diverse workplaces.
Persons with severe disabilities and those equivalent to them will be given preference in hiring when equally qualified.
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Required Skills:
Administration Management, Administrative Support, Business Management, Cooperative Work, Database Management, Data Entry, Document Management, Email Management, Event Planning, File Management, Inventory Management, Meeting Management, Microsoft Office, Office Administration, Office Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Personal Initiative, Project Coordination, Researching, Services Management
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Employee Status:
Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
N/A
Job Posting End Date:
11/23/2026
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