About the role#
The U.S. Public Policy & Advocacy internship is a 10-week, development-focused experience based in Washington, DC. You will work on projects that support our federal and state advocacy teams, gaining exposure to healthcare policy, legislative processes, and the pharmaceutical supply chain. This role is designed to help you build skills in research, writing, and project management while contributing to our team's core business objectives.
What you'll do#
- Conduct research on federal and state policy issues, healthcare legislation, regulatory developments, and industry trends.
- Draft internal summaries, background documents, one-pagers, biographies, and meeting preparation materials.
- Support state-level advocacy by validating data and coordinating with internal stakeholders.
- Maintain team trackers, project logs, templates, and shared knowledge repositories.
- Attend congressional hearings, industry briefings, and internal advocacy meetings.
- Assist with planning and coordination for office visits, fly-ins, and team briefings.
- Collaborate with colleagues across Public Policy, Federal Advocacy, State Advocacy, PAC, Corporate Responsibility, and Marketing.
- Maintain a project log and complete a final presentation summarizing your work and its business impact.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Political Science, Public Health, Business Administration, Economics, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
- A basic understanding of U.S. government, public policy, legislative affairs, or healthcare policy.
- Ability to research, analyze information, and synthesize findings into clear, concise written materials.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs.
- Understanding of professional communication, confidentiality, and the appropriate handling of sensitive information.
Location & details#
- Location: Washington, DC
- Modality: On-site
- Term: Summer 2027
- Employment type: Full-time
- Compensation: Paid internship
About AmerisourceBergen
Cencora operates as a global pharmaceutical solutions organization. It manages pharmaceutical distribution and supply chain logistics for healthcare providers. The company also provides services for product commercialization and business consulting. It is based in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania and was founded in 2001. The firm employs more than 10,001 people.
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