Intern - Government Affairs

Part Time • Silver Spring, MD, United States of America

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Summary

LOCATION

Silver Spring, Maryland, US (onsite for the duration of the program from May through August 2025)

QUALIFICATIONS

Junior or senior enrolled in an accredited college program, strong research and analytical skills, good communication abilities, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and an interest in government affairs and advocacy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct research on relevant legislation, maintain legislation tracking software, analyze and summarize potential impacts of legislation, advocate for United Therapeutics with government entities, support policy development, and assist in preparing official documents.

INDUSTRY

Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals

SHORT DESCRIPTION

Join United Therapeutics as a Government Affairs Intern to gain hands-on experience in policy advocacy and government relations, working closely with multiple departments while contributing to the mission of developing novel therapies and expanding organ availability.

California, US residents

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The job details are as follows:

What We Do

We build on the strength of our research and development expertise and a distinctive, entrepreneurial culture that encourages diversity, innovation, creativity, sustainability, and, simply, fun. Since inception, our mission has been to find a cure for pulmonary arterial hypertension and other life-threatening diseases. Toward this goal we have successfully gained FDA approval for five medicines, we are always conducting new clinical trials, and we are working to create an unlimited supply of manufactured organs for transplantation.

We are the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to take the form of a public benefit corporation (PBC). Our public benefit purpose is to provide a brighter future for patients through (a) the development of novel pharmaceutical therapies; and (b) technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs. At the same time, we seek to provide our shareholders with superior financial performance and our communities with earth-sensitive energy utilization.

Our company was founded by an entrepreneur whose daughter was diagnosed with a life-threatening condition. She sought to find treatment options and a cure for her daughter and patients like her. We are founder-led, and relentless in our pursuit of “medicines for life”. We continue to research and develop treatments for cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, and other orphan diseases.

The selected intern will need to report onsite at the Silver Spring, Maryland office for the entire duration of the program which runs from May through August 2025. United Therapeutics does not provide housing or transportation. A stipend for relocation assistance may be provided on a case-by-case basis.

Program Highlights:

Our internships provide a unique opportunity for individuals to work with some of the most talented people within the pharmaceutical and biotech industry. Our onsite locations offer a variety of amenities and perks available to all our interns. Addition highlights include:

Professional development opportunities and trainings provided throughout the program
Participation in our “Get to Know UT” Speaker Series
Ongoing and formal assessments of your work
Opportunity to make an impactful difference in a patient centric environment
Competitive pay up to 40 hours a week
Each of our locations offer our interns full access to onsite amenities

Program Details:

All internships are paid, up to 40 hours/week.
Interns are responsible for arranging their housing and transportation. A relocation stipend may be provided for non-local candidates. Determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis.
2025 Internship Program Dates:
- Monday, May 19 – Friday, August 15
- Monday, June 2 – Friday, August 29

Job Description

How you’ll contribute

As a Government Affairs Intern, you will work closely in collaboration with the Investor Relations, Strategic Operations, Risk Management and Corporate Real Estate departments at United Therapeutics Corporation (UT). In this role, you will support the Government Affairs department in their engagement with local, state, federal, and international governments, advancement of policy, and tackling of regulatory issues. This internship will allow you to prepare materials and attend meetings and briefings on the changing political environment and advance advocacy efforts. Throughout this internship, you will be given the opportunity to develop strong communication skills (written and verbal), advanced people skills, and a working knowledge of government affairs and community outreach.

Responsibilities:

Research
- 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
Advocacy
- 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
Reporting
- 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)

Minimum Qualifications:

Junior or senior currently enrolled in an accredited college program
Must have an active US Passport and/or Driver's License, as travel may be required as part of this internship
Must be able to work a minimum of 30 hours a week
Interest in government affairs, policy, advocacy, and United Therapeutics’ mission
Strong research and analytical skills
Good communication abilities (written and verbal)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills

***Please include a cover letter with your application***

Preferred Qualifications:

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

At United Therapeutics, you’ll realize quickly that it is not an ordinary place to work! When you join our company, you will learn, grow, contribute, have fun, and be challenged... all while making a difference in the lives of our patients. The salary for this position ranges from $22.00 to $22.00 per hour. The salary range is the range United Therapeutics Corporation in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. The Company may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Eligible employees may participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefits suite of programs, including medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage, employee wellness resources, savings plans (401k and ESPP), paid time off & paid parental leave benefits, disability benefits, and more. For additional information on Company benefits, please visit

https://www.unither.com/careers/benefits-and-amenities

While United Therapeutics does not require vaccination for Covid-19 at this time, we strongly encourage all employees and visitors to remain up to date on vaccinations and boosters to protect one another from illness. Employees working in customer-facing roles must adhere and comply with customers’ credentialing guidelines, which may require vaccination against Covid -19, the influenza virus, and other illnesses that could be harmful to healthcare staff and patients.

United Therapeutics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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