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What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity? At Illumina, we are expanding...
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What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?
At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.
Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.
Illumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information.
Are you seeking a company that will offer you rewarding, challenging work and a chance to make a difference? Then you should consider Illumina's Internship Program. Our mission? To help improve human health by unlocking the power of the genome.
About Us
At Illumina, we are the global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, serving customers in the research, clinical, and applied markets. We provide a range of solutions that facilitate processes in the life sciences, oncology, reproductive health, agriculture, and other emerging segments.
When you join our team, you will work on projects that have a meaningful impact on human health and well-being. Our positive culture, exponential growth, and the impact our products are having in the world will ignite the same passion in you that drives our people forward.
The Role
We are offering a 12-month internship starting in July 2023, and ending in July 2024. Based at our offices in Granta Park, Cambridge or remote within occasional travel distance to London & Cambridge. You will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful project work, professional and personal development, and networking opportunities.
This position is to support many different aspects of government affairs, including providing political and policy intelligence, participating in meetings with high-level decision makers, as well as working closely in a cross-functional team across multiple countries.
Responsibilities
- Research and drafting of documents such as strategic policy briefings, policy consultations, official letters and e-mails
- Monitoring new policies and announcements from government, as well as keeping the Government Affairs team, and the wider team, regularly updated on relevant announcements
- Mapping and auditing key political and third-party stakeholders and overseeing the government affairs stakeholder database
- Supporting the delivery of a robust contact program by securing meetings and engagements with Members of Parliament, leading civil servants and relevant government executives in collaboration with the local government affairs agencies in each market
- Keeping the company calendar regularly updated with stakeholder and partner events, as well as any events where a presence may be required
- Coordinating the publication of the EMEA weekly government affairs newsletter
- Carrying out desk-based research
All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities.
Requirements:
- Keen interest in health policy and government affairs
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in the use of standard office software
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Capacity to work alone and as part of a team
Preferred Education/Experience:
Currently undergraduate in international relations, international politics or European Law and Politics
The Selection Process:
Please apply to this advert BEFORE 25th April 2023
Selected candidates will move forward to interview shortly thereafter.
We hope to complete interviews by early May.
The first start date is July 17th, 2023.
Illumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information.
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