Government Affairs Intern - Madrid

Madrid, Spain·Full-time

Abbott

23 open roles

What they offer

  • Full-time hours

    Per the ad.

What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Abbott doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Speak native-level Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Madrid

    No relocation package mentioned.

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About the role

During the internship, the person will gradually become familiar with the institutional and regulatory environment in which the various divisions of the company operate.

Specifically:

How you'll work

Standard

Sí, 20 % del tiempo

Institutional and regulatory environment

  • How public decision-making works with an impact on healthcare and health technologies in Spain and Portugal (who decides, when, and through which processes).
  • Practical monitoring of relevant legislative initiatives (e.g., bills, royal decrees, ministerial orders, European regulations, public consultations).
  • Identification of key stakeholders: ministries, regulators, parliaments, industry associations. Both at the national and regional levels.
  • Reading and interpreting regulatory changes and their possible evolution.
  • Basic understanding of the different businesses within Abbott and their strategic priorities.
  • Main regulatory issues affecting the company in Iberia.
  • Industry associations and their relevance to Abbott and to government affairs (FENIN, AENE, CEOE,...)
  • How public decisions impact the business (e.g., access, financing, tenders, product and sector regulation).
  • The company's positioning on specific issues and the logic behind Government Affairs priorities.
  • What a Government Affairs team does on a day-to-day basis (beyond the theory).
  • How an institutional interaction is prepared: from context to messages.
  • Use of information sources and monitoring tools (official gazettes, parliaments, public agendas, etc.).
  • Work dynamic with internal teams (legal, communications, business).
  • How the agenda is structured and prioritized based on the political context and internal needs.

What skills will be developed?

  • Synthesis skills: Because the volume of information is high, and what adds value is turning it into clear messages that are relevant to Abbott and actionable. We do not need long summaries, but rather knowing what to say and why it matters.
  • Analytical judgment: Beyond gathering information, you must learn to filter what is relevant and understand implications, even when they are not obvious.
  • Clear and strategic writing: You will handle briefings, notes, and internal emails. The priority is that they are useful for decision-making, prioritizing operational texts over "correct" ones, as well as agility in communicating relevant changes or news.
  • Attention to detail and project follow-up: In this environment, small errors (a name, a title, a date, an interpretation) can have an impact. It is important to develop precision, especially in documents and meeting preparation, as well as in following up on projects with suppliers, so that maximum rigor and compliance are observed, along with the relevance of everything that is done.
  • Internal coordination: You will interact with purchasing, compliance, public affairs, and business teams. You will learn when and how to involve each area.

Candidate requirements

  • University degree (Bachelor's) preferably in Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Journalism, Business Administration, Law, Political Science, or similar.
  • Strong command of computer tools and presentation skills, including: MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and email.
  • Fluent English level (C1); Portuguese is a plus.
  • It is mandatory to be able to formalize an internship agreement with a university or business school.
  • Availability for full-time work.

JOB FAMILY:

Administrative Support

DIVISION:

GA Government Affairs

LOCATION:

Spain > Madrid : Building Four

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable

Additional information

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.