Summer student - Public Affairs & Government Relations

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Montréal, QC
Internship
Biotech • Pharmaceutical
The Role
The role involves analyzing policies, preparing position papers, mapping stakeholders, drafting strategic communication documents, monitoring government relations, and presenting analyses. It is suited for students in related fields looking to gain hands-on experience in a corporate setting.
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French below
Location: Montreal, #LI-Hybrid
From May 12 to August 29, 2025 - 16 weeks
About the role:
We are looking for students eager to dive into the world of corporate to join our team at Novartis Canada. This a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience at a leading innovative medicines company. Under the guidance of seasoned professionals, you'll be supporting key projects. This role is perfect for a proactive individual who wants to explore, participate in meaningful projects and develop valuable skills in a collaborative environment.
(French)
Étudiant(e) d’été, Affaires gouvernementales et Relations gouvernementales

Lieu : Montréal, #LI-Hybrid
Du 12 mai au 29 août 2025 – 16 semaines
À propos du poste :
Nous sommes à la recherche d’un(e) étudiant(e) impatient(e) de plonger dans le monde de la grande entreprise pour se joindre à notre équipe chez Novartis Canada. Ce stage est une occasion unique d’acquérir une expérience pratique au sein d’une entreprise de médicaments novatrice de premier plan. Vous soutiendrez des projets clés sous la supervision de professionnels chevronnés. Ce poste est parfait pour une personne proactive qui souhaite explorer et participer à des projets significatifs et développer des compétences précieuses dans un environnement collaboratif.


 

Job Description

French below

Key Responsibilities:

  • Analyzing policies and preparing position papers.
  • Mapping stakeholders and identifying opportunities for engagement.
  • Drafting and revising strategic and communication documents.
  • Support the team in monitoring government relations.
  • Prepare and present analyses to the team.

Essential Requirements:

  • Student in political science, communication, public affairs, international relations, administration or related field.

  • Excellent analytical skills and ability to synthesize complex information.

  • Strong interest in politics and functioning of the Canadian healthcare system.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment. Understanding of the pharmaceutical industry is an asset.
  • Fluency in French and English (spoken and written).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Analyser des politiques et préparer des notes stratégiques.
  • Cartographier les parties prenantes et identifier les opportunités d’engagement.
  • Rédiger et réviser des documents stratégiques et de communication.
  • Soutenir l’équipe dans le suivi des relations gouvernementales.
  • Préparer et présenter des analyses à l’équipe.

Essential Requirements:

  • Étudiant(e) en sciences politiques, communication, affaires publiques, relations internationales, administration ou domaine connexe.
  • Excellentes compétences analytiques et capacité à synthétiser des informations complexes.
  • Intérêt marqué pour la politique et le fonctionnement du système de santé canadien. La compréhension de l’industrie pharmaceutique est un atout
  • Capacité à travailler de manière autonome et en équipe dans un environnement dynamique.
  • Maîtrise du français et de l’anglais (oral et écrit).


 

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The Company
HQ: Basel
110,000 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 1996

What We Do

Novartis is an innovative medicines company. Every day, working to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives so that patients, healthcare professionals and societies are empowered in the face of serious disease. Our medicines reach more than 250 million people worldwide.

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