Summer Student Public Affairs

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and analysis on public policy, political, and healthcare system issues relevant to Public Affairs and Government Relations priorities.
• Support stakeholder mapping and landscape analysis to help identify key government, policy, and ecosystem audiences and engagement opportunities.
• Assist in the preparation of written materials and presentations for internal and external audiences, including briefings and background documents.
• Help track and summarize relevant political, policy, and regulatory developments impacting the organization.
• Provide general support to the Public Affairs team to improve coordination, organization, and overall effectiveness of the team both internally and externally.

Essential Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in political science, public affairs, public policy, communications, international relations, economics, business, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to synthesize complex political, policy, and economic information into clear, practical insights.
• Demonstrated interest in Canadian politics, public policy, and the healthcare or life sciences ecosystem.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft briefing notes, summaries, and internal materials with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast paced, hybrid team environment; proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort working with shared digital tools.
• Bilingualism in English and French (spoken and written) is preferred; understanding of the pharmaceutical industry is considered an asset.

Annual base salary: 48,750 or 58,500

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team’s representatives of the patients and communities we serve.