Intern - Corporate Affairs

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

Grifols has been a leader in the healthcare industry since 1909 by creating innovative products and services based on the values of ethics, quality and responsibility. Grifols' activities focus on fulfilling the needs of its patients as well as healthcare professionals working in therapeutics, pharmacy, diagnostics and blood banking. For more than 100 years, Grifols has developed, manufactured and marketed product designed to improve human health. Grifols manufactures plasma derived biopharmaceutical products of proven efficacy, quality and safety. For more information, please visit our website: http://www.grifols.com
 
Purpose & Responsibilities of Position:
The Corporate Affairs Intern will have the opportunity to learn more about how the Corporate Affairs team ties into and supports Grifols’ Social Impact, Patient Affairs, and Government Affairs work.
 
Support Corporate Affairs initiatives through community engagement, patient engagement, and policy analysis aligned with Grifols’ strategic goals.
Participate in internal and external meetings, stakeholder briefings, and cross-functional collaborations.
Contribute to team documentation and communication, and support ad hoc requests.
Stay up-to-date on trends impacting the plasma industry and patient access
Work cross-functionally to collaborate with area subject matter experts to improve business processes.
Develop professional skills and contribute to meaningful projects to advance patient access to Grifols plasma medicines, support community engagement, and further federal advocacy.
 
Skills/Qualifications/Education Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, education, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Candidate must be currently enrolled in 4-year degree program pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing, Communications, Political Science, or other relevant degree area as a rising junior or senior OR currently accepted or enrolled in a Master’s or PhD program
Candidate must currently have GPA of 3.0 or higher
Familiarity/comfort with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to adapt quickly and develop successful professional relationships
Plasma experience not required; however, a strong enthusiasm for learning technical concepts is essential.
Located in/ability to relocate to Washington DC, however this is a hybrid job with three days a week in the office

The estimated pay scale for this internship role based in Washington, DC is $21 to $30 per hour. 

Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:

Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.

Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic or status protected by law. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.