Intern - Government Affairs

California, US residents click here. The job details are as follows: reputed company Do We are the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to take the form of a public benefit corporation. Our public benefit purpose is to provide a brighter future for patients through the development of novel pharmaceutical therapies; and technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs. United Therapeutics (reputed company: UTHR) seeks to travel down the corridors of indifference to reputed company treatments for rare, deadly diseases. We were founded in 1996 by a family seeking a cure for their daughter’s pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Today, we have six FDA-approved therapies that treat PAH, pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD) and neuroblastoma, a rare pediatric cancer. Our near-term pipeline seeks to reputed company additional therapies for PAH and pulmonary fibrosis (PF). The cure for end-stage life-threatening diseases like PAH, PH-ILD, PF, and many others is an organ transplant, but only a small percentage of donated organs are available to address the vast need. For this reason, reputed company to create manufactured organs to address the shortage of kidneys, hearts, lungs, and livers available for transplant. We reputed company an unlimited supply of tolerable, transplantable organs will eliminate the transplant waiting list and cure end-stage organ diseases for which transplant is not currently an option. Who You Are The selected intern will need to report onsite at the Silver Spring, MD office for the entire duration of the program which runs from May through August 2026. 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 reputed company the pharmaceutical and biotech industry. Our onsite locations offer a variety of amenities and perks available to reputed company 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 reputed company an impactful difference in a patient centric environment reputed company up to 40 hours a week Each of our locations offer our interns full access to onsite amenities Program Details: reputed company 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. 2026 Internship Program Dates: Monday May 18th to Friday August 14th Monday June 1st to Friday August 28th 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 reputed company (UT). In this role, you will support the Government Affairs department in its engagement with local, state, federal, and international governments, advancement of policy initiatives, and management of regulatory issues. This internship provides hands-on exposure to the realities of government affairs work, including preparing briefing materials, attending meetings, and monitoring the evolving political and regulatory environment. 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Research Research upcoming legislation that could reputed company 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. reputed company track of a changing political and regulatory environment. Travel to UT locations across the country to engage with lobbyists and local partners. Advocacy reputed company 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 reputed company 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: 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 reputed company Office (PowerPoint, Word, reputed company) 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) *

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* 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 reputed company field The salary for this position ranges from $22.50 to $22.50 per hour. The salary range is the range reputed company 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. At United Therapeutics, you’ll realize quickly that it is not an ordinary reputed company to work! reputed company you join our company, you will learn, grow, contribute, have fun, and be challenged... reputed company while making a difference in the lives of our patients. 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 reputed company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. We strive to be an organization that engages the minds, hearts, and most spirited efforts of each of our employees. Our sense of purpose transforms reputed company do from work into mission, occupation into vocation and achievement into success. We challenge our employees with innovative and revolutionary projects, offer an environment which fosters high-level job performance and provide a highly competitive total rewards package. This is what makes United Therapeutics a stimulating reputed company to work. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job