Summer Student Public Affairs

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

Location: Toronto #LI-Hybrid
From May 4 to August 28 2026 - 17 weeks
Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role; please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

This job posting is not for an existing position

Job Description

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: 48750 or 58500

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

Skills Desired

Job Description SummaryLocation: Toronto #LI-HybridFrom May 4 to August 28 2026 - 17 weeksNovartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role; please only apply if this location is accessible for you.This job posting is not for an existing positionJob DescriptionKey Responsibilities:Conduct...