Government Affairs Intern

Help us change lives

At Exact Sciences, we're helpingchange how the world prevents, detects and guides treatment for cancer. We give patients and clinicians the clarity needed to make confident decisions when they matter most. Join our team to find a purpose-driven career, an inclusive culture, and robust benefits to support your life while you're working to help others.

Position Overview

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a life sciences government affairs team that represents a cutting-edge, growth-oriented company with a footprint across the United States. At Exact Sciences, our vision is to eradicate cancer and the suffering it causes through tests that detect it earlier and provide guidance for successful treatment. As a leader in cancer testing, we are committed to providing earlier answers and life-changing treatment guidance. Exact Sciences' current portfolio of products centers on colorectal cancer, breast cancer, rare diseases, genetic testing, and other precision oncology tests.

The Government Affairs Intern will have broad exposure to government affairs operations, practical hand-on experience working to deepen their understanding of the legislative process legislative policy and issues. Conducting research and analysis on policies affecting access to cancer screening and diagnosis; assist in drafting and development of materials and communications for engaging federal, state, and local policymakers about Exact Sciences. The position is intended to be a full-time opportunity for an undergraduate student to obtain hands-on government affairs and advocacy experience contributing to the company's effort to provide earlier, smarter solutions in the fight against cancer.

This is a paid position that starts in May and is 40 hours per week, lasting into the first week in August and is only available in our Washington, DC office.

Essential Duties

Include but are not limited to the following:

• Contribute to a variety of lobbying, policy, and political tasks in support of the U.S. government affairs team.
• Draft memos/ppt on election race coverage
• Provide well-written material for engagement with Members of Congress, legislative staff, Executive branch principals and trade association partners.
• Draft correspondence, talking points and background materials for use by the government affairs team and executives within Exact Sciences.
• Attend congressional briefings, hearings, trade association meetings, and similar events and provide concise written and verbal feedback to the government relations team.
• Specific tasks will be tailored to the intern's experience level, abilities, and interests.
• Complete and present a major capstone project, in support of the government affairs team, by the end of the internship.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.

Minimum Qualifications

• High energy and willing to engage in any situation
• Keen attention to detail and exceptional writing abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Able to conduct analysis of relevant issues and topics
• Inclined toward teamwork and understanding this is a collaborative position
• Interest in healthcare policy
• Must be able to be in-person in Washington, DC office 4/5 days week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Politically interested and comfortable in bipartisan office
• Attentive to daily news cycle, as well as long term trends in healthcare and public policy
• Enrolled in a bachelor's degree in political science, public policy, communications, English or a related discipline

Salary Range:

Exact Sciences is proud to offer an employee experience that includes paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time), paid leave for parents and caregivers, a retirement savings plan, wellness support, and health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage. Learn more about our benefits.

Our success relies on the experiences and perspectives of a diverse team, and Exact Sciences fosters a culture where all employees can develop personally and professionally with a sense of respect and belonging. If you require an accommodation, please contact us here.

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