Merck · 9 hours ago
2026 Future Talent - North America Animal Health Policy - Intern
Washington, DC
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$40K/yr - $106K/yrMerck is a leading company in the Animal Health sector, and they are seeking an intern to support their Public Policy team. The role involves advocating for policy initiatives and interacting with various stakeholders to gain firsthand policy experience.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Attend and report out summaries of relevant hearings and bill markups in federal and state legislative bodies
Policy (legislation and regulation) review and analysis
Develop and execute plans for engaging with coalitions and trade associations on priority issues
Participate in meetings and events including trade association and coalition meetings, meetings with legislative staff, briefings and events, etc
Ensure clear, concise and timely communication with the policy team and the business on priority issues
Assist the policy team in coordinating DC-based events and activities
Other responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in any bachelor's or graduate degree program
Completed at least 2 years of college course work by May 2026
Available for a period of 3 months beginning approximately Mid-May to Mid-August 2026 (exact dates flexible)
Excellent interpersonal/communication, writing, and presentation skills
General computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to be organized, adapt to a changing environment, work independently and as part of a team
Demonstrates high ethical standards
Preferred
Interest in public policy
Interest in animal health
GPA of 3.0 or higher
Company
Merck
Merck is a biopharmaceutical company that offers medicines and vaccines for various diseases.
Founded in 1891
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.59MKey Investors
Private Capital Advisors"Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance"
2018-11-25Post Ipo Equity· $0.59M
2016-01-21Series Unknown· $5M
1980-12-19IPO
Leadership Team
Betty Larson
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Dean Li
Executive Vice President and President, Merck Research Laboratories
Recent News
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