Job Description
OBJECTIVES / PURPOSE
The Public Affairs Intern will support the Public Affairs function in monitoring the political, regulatory and healthcare environment in Spain and Europe, contributing to stakeholder engagement activities, policy analysis and internal strategic projects.
The role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in pharmaceutical public affairs, healthcare policy, government affairs and stakeholder management, while developing an understanding of how public policy influences patient access to innovation and healthcare sustainability.
SCOPE
Supports Public Affairs activities across Spain.
Collaborates with Market Access, Medical, Business Units, Communications and Patient Advocacy functions.
Exposure to national and European healthcare policy developments.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Policy Monitoring & Intelligence
- Monitor legislative, regulatory and political developments affecting the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors in Spain and Europe.
- Track healthcare reforms, pharmaceutical policy initiatives,
public procurement developments, pricing and reimbursement policies, HTA developments and patient-related legislation.
- Prepare summaries, policy briefings and reports for internal stakeholders.
- Support horizon-scanning activities and identification of emerging risks and opportunities.
Stakeholder Mapping & Analysis
- Assist in maintaining stakeholder databases and mapping exercises involving government, regulatory agencies, parliamentarians, patient organizations, think tanks and industry associations.
- Conduct background research on institutional stakeholders and healthcare decision-makers.
- Support preparation of briefing materials for meetings with external stakeholders.
Industry Associations & External Engagement
- Support preparations for working groups and meetings involving industry associations such as Farmaindustria and other relevant organizations.
- Assist with coordination of company inputs into indust
📌 Public Affairs Intern (Madrid)
🏢 Takeda
📍 Madrid