2027 Summer Intern Policy and Government Affairs (Biopharma)

Location: Washington, DC; onsite, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, for 8–12 weeks. Must be able to relocate to the office location and work for the full internship duration. U.S. and Puerto Rico residents only.

Salary: $27.00–$57.00 USD per hour.

Company

hirify.global is an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharmaceutical company developing medicines and vaccines, with a focus on immunology and innovative healthcare solutions.

What you will do

• Track and analyze federal legislation, Congressional hearings, and policy trends affecting the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Develop policy briefing materials, summaries, presentations, internal memos, policy memos, impact assessments, and white papers.
• Attend Congressional hearings, meetings, and policy briefings as appropriate and prepare summaries for internal stakeholders.
• Research drug pricing, AI in drug development and manufacturing, Medicare, Medicaid, and related healthcare policy topics.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited university in law, public policy, public health, political science, health economics, or a related field.
• Must remain enrolled at an accredited college or university throughout the internship.
• Must be permanently authorized to work in the U.S. and must not require employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. Students on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT generally do not qualify unless eligible for an alternative long-term status without company sponsorship.
• Must be able to relocate to the Washington, DC office and work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, for the full 8–12-week duration.

Nice to have

• Interest in health law or policy, life sciences, or the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise materials.
• Ability to produce policy memos, briefing materials, impact assessments, and white papers for diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with AI tools and AI agents for research, analysis, and productivity.
• Basic knowledge of U.S. healthcare programs and stakeholders, including Medicare, Medicaid, 340B, PBMs, and pharmaceutical reimbursement systems.
• Science coursework in biology, chemistry, or life sciences alongside a policy or political science major.
• Interest in U.S. domestic and global or international health policy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to interact effectively with senior stakeholders and external partners.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive, future-focused work environment with collaborative teams and mentoring.
• Opportunity to contribute to real healthcare projects and develop through an internship program.
• Access to apprenticeships, graduate programs, international experiences, latest tools, digital innovation, and continuous learning.