Start Date: January/February 2026
Duration: at least 6 months
Type: Internship (non-thesis)
Weekly Presence: 40h
Location: Amsterdam
Internship: Business to Government (B2G) Strategy
This is an opportunity to join Philips Global Business to Government (B2G) team and play a key role in executing the companys B2G strategy. Working within the Government and Public Affairs practice youll help identify and shape government opportunities that drive Philips business growth worldwide. You will engage with international institutions the United Nations International Financial Organizations (IFOs) and government partners across Philips International Region. As part of a dynamic international team youll collaborate on topics such as healthcare sustainability digital policy geopolitics trade and access to care gaining hands-on experience in government relations business development and commercial tendering.
Your role:
Assist in planning coordination and execution of the Philips B2G strategy
Manage funnel tracking and visualization to ensure addressable budgets and opportunities are accurately reflected in Philips CRM tools
Help compile monthly and quarterly B2G funnel decks for internal reporting
Support stakeholder mapping advocacy and engagement initiatives
Draft and refine high-level briefing materials and value proposition decks for external engagements
Contribute to thought leadership pieces on topics such as sustainable procurement and health system strengthening
Prepare event toolkits and stakeholder briefings for key international forums (e.g. World Health Assembly UN General Assembly World Economic Forum)
Assist with logistics and planning for high-level delegations trade missions and government visits
Coordinate bilateral meetings and roundtables with ministries embassies and international organizations
Contribute to B2G content ideation including campaign planning and strategic messaging
Assist in country engagement planning tracking deliverables and supporting overall Philips government affairs coordination
Youre the right fit if:
You are pursuing a degree in Business Administration Health Care Policy Economics Politics Innovation or Strategy
You have an interest in government relations public policy or public sector collaboration
You possess strong organizational and project management skills
You have excellent collaboration and communication skills
You can work independently and collaboratively across a global team
You have excellent English verbal and written skills
You are a self-starter with a hands-on attitude and ability to take initiative
You have strong analytical skills and proficiency in MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
Interest or experience in healthcare or life sciences is a plus
How we work together:
We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the companys facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the companys main facilities generally at the customers or suppliers locations.
Monthly full-time allowance between 500 - 700 gross depending on educational level and if you would need to relocate to The Netherlands. If you will perform a part-time internship you will receive the allowance pro-rata.
Housing compensation in case of relocating to the vicinity of the office 300- net if location is in the vicinity of Amsterdam 255- net for all other Philips locations. You need to provide a rental contract of the land lord and your normal home-work travel distance need to be more than 50 km or travel time (one way trip) need to be more than 1.5 hours. Travel compensation if you are not eligible for a free public transport card; you will receive max. 192- net. Paid holidays per internship term.
About Philips:
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If youre interested in this role and have many but not all of the experiences needed we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here.
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