Co-op - Government Affairs (Biotechnology)

Location: 100% on-site in Silver Spring, Maryland, United States; substantial domestic travel required.

Salary: $22.50–$26.50 per hour.

Company

hirify.global is a publicly traded biotechnology and pharmaceutical company developing therapies for rare diseases and technologies to expand the availability of transplantable organs.

What you will do

• Research upcoming legislation and monitor political, regulatory, and life sciences developments.
• Analyze legislation and summarize its potential effects on the company, patients, and business.
• Maintain and expand the use of legislation-tracking software.
• Support government engagement, advocacy, policy agenda development, and relationship-building activities.
• Attend meetings, conferences, and stakeholder gatherings, including travel to company locations and partner meetings across the United States.
• Prepare reports, memoranda, official documents, and other internal and external communications.

Requirements

• Junior or senior undergraduate student currently enrolled in an accredited program, or a graduate student enrolled in an accredited MPP, MPH, or JD program.
• Interest in government affairs, policy, advocacy, health policy, life sciences, biotechnology, and the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong research, analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to work primarily in the office for a six-month co-op term and travel domestically.
• Cover letter required with the application.

Nice to have

• Major in natural sciences, economics, public policy, history, pre-law, or political science.
• Prior experience in government affairs, campaigns, or a related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven work focused on unmet medical needs and patient outcomes.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for eligible employees.
• Wellness resources, savings plans including 401(k) and ESPP, paid time off, and paid parental leave.
• Disability benefits and additional employee programs.