About the role#
As a Regulatory Science Policy Intern, you will gain practical experience in how scientific evidence informs regulatory and policy discussions. You will explore how science relates to innovations like biotechnology, genome editing, and microbials. This role offers exposure to regulatory agencies, policy-making processes, and stakeholder engagement. You will help translate complex science into clear positions while working on documents that shape regulatory outcomes.
What you'll do#
- Build an understanding of the U.S. agencies involved in regulating products relevant to the Bayer Crop Science portfolio.
- Support the preparation of comments on Federal Register requests, including Proposed Rules and Requests for Information.
- Learn how regulatory policies are developed, updated, and implemented through guidance documents, regulations, and legislative processes.
- Develop an understanding of the roles played by industry associations, academics, and other stakeholders in policy discussions.
- Review and draft regulatory policy documents such as case studies, briefing materials, presentations, and internal position papers.
- Translate complex scientific principles into clear, relatable messages.
What you'll need#
- Current undergraduate student (minimum junior level) or a bachelor's degree holder in a life science discipline.
- Strong science writing, presentation, and communication skills.
- Analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
- Capacity to collaborate effectively with colleagues outside of your immediate team.
- Graduate students are preferred.
- Experience performing research in the lab or field is desired.
- An intention to return to an academic program or pursue an advanced degree after the internship.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Chesterfield, Missouri.
- The role is on-site and full-time.
- This is a paid internship.
- The program operates on a rolling basis.
About Bayer
Bayer is a global enterprise focused on healthcare and nutrition. The company operates in the life sciences sector with specialties in pharmaceuticals, consumer health, and crop science. It maintains a large workforce of over 95,000 employees across international locations. Headquartered in Leverkusen, Germany, the organization develops products intended to address health and food security needs.
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