Policy Intern
- Pay
- $35 – $45 per hour
- Location
- New York, NY · Hybrid
- Job type
- Internship
- Level
- Entry level
- Listed
- 31 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- policy research
- healthcare economics
- regulatory analysis
Also useful
- drug development fundamentals
About the role
- Fall Internship - Policy
- RTW Institute
- New York, NY (Hybrid)
Program Overview
We are seeking highly motivated individuals for a Policy Internship beginning in October. This unique opportunity is designed for those with a keen interest in the intersection of biomedical innovation, healthcare economics, and public policy.
Interns will conduct focused, in-depth research on key healthcare policy topics, synthesizing findings into clear, digestible insights for internal and external stakeholders. These efforts will support the RTW Institute's content development and contribute to more informed discussions across the biotechnology and health policy landscape. Through this internship, participants will gain hands-on experience evaluating scientific data, tracking regulatory developments, and contributing to policy discussions in collaboration with leading experts in the field.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct research on topics related to drug development, healthcare affordability and access, and the impact of regulatory and policy changes.
- Monitor and summarize current trends and developments in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries and the legislative or regulatory landscapes.
- Analyze case studies and primary and secondary data to assess the health and economic impact of innovative therapies and emerging policy developments.
- Collaborate with team members to draft white papers, policy briefs, rapid-response content, or explainer video scripts.
- Present findings and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Graduate students or recent graduates, including exceptional undergraduate students, in fields such as life sciences, public policy, public health, business, or related disciplines.
- Strong research skills, with experience reviewing scientific literature, policy reports, and industry analyses.
- Familiarity with healthcare policy, regulatory frameworks, and the fundamentals of drug development.
- Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.
- Highly detail-oriented, proactive, and organized.
- Ability to synthesize complex scientific and policy information into clear, actionable insights.
Program Details
- Duration: 8 - 10 weeks, beginning October 5, 2026
- Location: RTW Institute, 40 10th Ave, New York, NY
- This is a full-time paid 10-week internship based in NYC.
- Please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant experience. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
- In accordance with New York City's Pay Transparency Law, the hourly range for this position will be $35-$45.
About the RTW Institute
The RTW Institute is a think tank that was founded in 2026 as the policy and advocacy arm of RTW Investments, LP, a biotechnology investment firm. The Institute focuses on two primary areas: protecting the long-term incentives that drive drug innovation and identifying systemic challenges related to healthcare affordability and patient access. Our overarching goal is to translate complex health and regulatory policies into clear insights for policymakers and the public. Through humanized, rigorous research, we aim to support more informed policy discussions and decision-making in healthcare.
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