Horizon Therapeutics Seeks Graduate Intern, Government Affairs - Winter/Spring 2021
Graduate Intern, Government Affairs - Winter/Spring 2021
Location: Washington, D.C.
Job type: This is an internship that will start at the beginning of 2021 for the Winter/Spring semester. The team is ideally looking for candidates who can work at least 20 hours per week.
Responsibilities:
Intern responsibilities include a variety of short- and long-term projects, assisting with the day-to-day operations of the Horizon federal government affairs function, and assisting government affairs staff with any and all needs.
Duties include:
Projects:
Monitor key health-related priority issues for Horizon
Write government affairs and policy newsletter, pulling from various sources
Cover House of Representatives and Senate hearings and write summary memos
Update and synthesize Member of Congress biographies for meetings with Capitol Hill
Listen and report on political and policy calls, including trade association calls, as necessary
Provide research on various policy projects and generate memos
Assist in planning Horizon events
Operational Assistance:
Assist with meeting scheduling as needed
Handle presentation formatting/ printing handouts as needed
Collect receipts and send to responsible person for reimbursement
Gain a broad understanding of the responsibilities of Government Affairs role at a biotech company
Other ad hoc projects and tasks as needed
Qualifications and Skills Required:
Currently working towards a Master's degree in field related to internship, or attending a postgraduate law program at an accredited college/university.
Minimum GPA of 3.0.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Professional, proactive demeanor.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Horizon Core Values & Competencies:
Growth
Manages Ambiguity
Strategic Mindset
Demonstrates Self-awareness
Cultivates Innovation
Develops Talent
Accountability
Drives Results
Ensures Accountability
Decision Quality
Transparency
Courage
Collaboration
Instills Trust
About Horizon
Working at Horizon is more than a job – it’s personal. For us, success is measured by the numbers that matter most – the number of lives we touch, the number we change and those we work tirelessly to help save. We’re a team of agile, out-of-the-box thinkers who are inspired to do more because we know we’re a part of something bigger. We strive to build meaningful careers at a company whose values we share because when we live up to our potential, we help others live up to theirs.
Horizon is focused on researching, developing and commercializing medicines that address critical needs for people impacted by rare and rheumatic diseases. Our pipeline is purposeful: we apply scientific expertise and courage to bring clinically meaningful therapies to patients. We believe science and compassion must work together to transform lives. For more information on how we go to incredible lengths to impact lives, please visit follow us @HorizonNews on Twitter, like us on Facebook or explore career opportunities on LinkedIn.
Apply here: https://www.horizon.com/careers/intern-government-affairs