2026 Summer Intern Corporate Affairs

2026 Summer Intern Corporate Affairs

As a privately-owned, biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life-changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. Our independence helps us cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit and long-term perspective that enables us to achieve growth and scale, while remaining agile and true to our 'people first' philosophy. Built on a 70-year plus commitment to science and research, Ferring is relentless in its pursuit of science that drives powerful discoveries and therapies to help people build families, stay healthy, and stand up to the world's oldest enemy : disease.

As the 2026 Summer Intern Corporate Affairs, you will support the Corporate Affairs team, which works to support Ferring business goals by engaging with legislators, advocacy groups, and stakeholders to shape policy in order to help people build families and live better lives. This internship will provide an individual with experience working with policy makers, the diplomatic community, key DC stakeholder groups and patient advocacy organizations across Ferring's therapeutic portfolio.

With Ferring, you will be joining a recognized leader, identified as one of "The World's Most Innovative Companies" by Fast Company, and honored by Fortune with inclusion on its "Change the World List," for addressing society's unmet needs. Ferring US is also Great Places to Work Certified, distinguishing it as one of the best companies to work for in the country.

Responsibilities :

• Engage with both government and non-government stakeholders, to include patient advocacy groups, key organizations and institutions in the international community and policy space
• Participate in external networking / educational opportunities, strategy meetings and program development with key DC stakeholders and advocacy organizations
• Assist with ongoing stakeholder mapping and the organization of data on key stakeholders
• Develop policy, advocacy and other third-party meeting recap memorandums
• Assist with ad hoc projects related to Corporate Affairs, to include research and data collection and analysis

Requirements :

For Washington, D.C. Based Roles : This role is expected to work no less than 4 days at our office in Washington, D.C., on days in conjunction with your assigned team; you may be able to work 1 day per week remotely.

Standard Requirements for all intern positions :

Ferring + you

At Ferring, we offer competitive total compensation along with an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work. From working hours that respect your lifestyle, a culture that is welcoming and equitable, and the chance to work with the industry's most impressive people, these are just some of the ways we live our "People First" philosophy.

Our Compensation and Benefits

At Ferring, base pay is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package. The following hourly rates apply based on the summer intern candidate's level of education :

Undergraduate : $25 per hour. Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program OR graduated within 1 year of receiving Bachelor's degree and not currently enrolled in a Graduate program

Graduate : $27 per hour. Must be currently enrolled in Master's, MBA, or PharmD (1-3 years) degree program

PhD : $30 per hour. Must be currently enrolled in JD, PharmD (4 years+), or PhD degree program

This internship role is for the specific date range of May 26, 2026 to July 31, 2026. You will be eligible for any company-paid holidays that occur during that range.

During the internship, you will accrue sick time. However, use of this accrued sick time must occur after you have worked for Ferring for 120 consecutive days in 2026.

As a summer intern, you are ineligible for other Ferring benefits, comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision); a 401k plan and company match; short and long-term disability coverage; basic life insurance; wellness benefits; reimbursement for certain tuition expenses; and paid vacation time. You are also ineligible for pay of Company holidays that occur before or after the internship, should your internship be extended to part-time status.

Ferring is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local laws.

Join our team and your voice will be heard, and your contributions will be valued. If you love to come up with new ways to make a positive difference and see them through, you will fit right in.

We are proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer (including Disability / Protected Veterans). We maintain a drug-free workplace.