Government Relations and Policy Intern

Do you want to join us in helping to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enabling access to care for more people around the world? At Siemens Healthineers, we pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare.  For everyone. Everywhere.

At Siemens Healthineers, we offer you a flexible and dynamic environment with opportunities to go beyond your comfort zone to grow personally and professionally. Sound interesting? Then come and join our global team as a Government Relations and Policy Intern.

Our global team: We are a team of 68,000 highly dedicated employees across more than 70 countries passionately pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in healthcare to help improve people’s lives around the world. As a leader in the industry, we aspire to create better outcomes and experiences for patients no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio, spanning from in-vitro and in-vivo diagnostics to image-guided therapy and innovative cancer care, is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

Our culture: We are part of an incredible community of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, to improve people’s lives around the world.  We embrace a culture of inclusivity in which the power and potential of every individual can be unleashed. We spark ideas that lead to positive impact and continued success. Check our Careers Site at https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/en-us/careers.

This is a role well suited for a highly motivated student looking to build their skill set and gain hands-on experience. As a Government Relations and Policy Intern, you will be responsible for:

Primary responsibilities/projects for our intern would include (and are not limited to):

• Joining weekly Government Relations team meetings and consultant calls
• Completing research projects for GR team
• Shadowing lobbyists on Capitol Hill for Congressional meetings/briefings/fundraisers
• Supporting the SHS Political Action Committee (PAC) team in PAC organization, event planning, drafting updates to PAC members
• Attending briefings hosted by Trade Associations

This position may suit you best if you’re familiar with the following and would like to develop your skills with Siemens Healthineers:

• You have good PC skills (MS Office software like Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook)
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Required skills to have for the success of this role:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program, majoring in Political Science, Health Policy Management (HPM), Health Policy (minimum rising senior preferred)
• Minimum 3.0 GPA (preferred)

Start date: Summer 2024

At Siemens Healthineers, we value those who dedicate their energy and passion to a greater cause. Our people make us unique as an employer in the med-tech industry. What unites and motivates our global team is the inspiration of our common purpose:  To innovate for healthcare, building on our remarkable legacy of pioneering ideas that translate into even better healthcare products and services. We recognize that taking ownership of our work allows both us and the company to grow. We offer you a flexible and dynamic environment and the space to move beyond your comfort zone to grow both personally and professionally.

If you wish to find out more about the specific division before applying, please visit: https://usa.healthcare.siemens.com/about.

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Successful candidate must be able to work with controlled technology in accordance with US export control law.” “It is Siemens Healthineers’ policy to comply fully and completely with all United States export control laws and regulations, including those implemented by the Department of Commerce through the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), by the Department of State through the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and by the Treasury Department through the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions regulations.

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job.