Corporate & Public Affairs Intern | Bogotá
Boston Scientific · Bogotá
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Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance
At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.
About the Role
We are looking for a curious, proactive, and motivated student with a strong interest in public affairs, healthcare policy, and institutional relations, who is eager to learn and contribute to the transformation of healthcare systems.
As a Corporate & Public Affairs Intern, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the medical technology industry while supporting the team's activities in Colombia, with occasional exposure to Peru, Ecuador, and Venezuela.
You will work closely with experienced professionals who will guide you as you develop your research, analytical, communication, and organizational skills. This internship offers a unique opportunity to learn how Corporate & Public Affairs contributes to shaping the healthcare environment, fostering institutional relationships, and supporting the company's broader objectives.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Public Policy & Regulatory Monitoring: Assist in monitoring news, legislative initiatives, regulatory developments, and public policy discussions relevant to the healthcare sector and medical technology industry.
- Research & Analysis: Support research on healthcare policies, government initiatives, public institutions, and industry trends, helping the team gather, analyze, and summarize relevant information.
- Reports & Communications: Assist in preparing presentations, reports, policy briefs, informational updates, meeting summaries, and other internal and external communication materials.
- Institutional Relations Support: Help prepare for meetings and engagements with government institutions, industry associations, and other relevant stakeholders, including background research, meeting materials, and follow-up activities.
- Stakeholder & Information Management: Support the organization and maintenance of stakeholder databases, institutional information, documents, and other resources used by the team.
- Meeting & Event Coordination: Assist in coordinating internal meetings, external engagements, and institutional events, including logistical support, preparation of materials, and documentation of key discussion points.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with different internal teams to gather information, coordinate activities, and gain exposure to the various functions involved in the healthcare industry.
- Project & Administrative Support: Assist with tracking ongoing initiatives, organizing documentation, and following up on activities to support the team's day-to-day operations.
What We're Looking For
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Political Science, International Relations, Government & Public Affairs, Public Administration, Law, Communications, or a related field, preferably in the final semesters.
- Strong interest in public affairs, government relations, healthcare policy, regulation, and institutional engagement.
- Good research, analytical, and information-synthesis skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and effectively.
- Organizational skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
- A proactive, collaborative, and curious mindset, with the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
- Advanced English proficiency (written and spoken).
What You'll Gain
- Hands-on experience in Corporate & Public Affairs within the medical technology industry.
- Exposure to healthcare policy, regulatory developments, and institutional engagement in Colombia and other Latin American markets.
- Opportunities to learn from experienced professionals and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Practical experience in research, policy monitoring, stakeholder engagement, and corporate communications.
- A supportive learning environment where you can develop professional skills, contribute ideas, and gain valuable insights into the healthcare industry.
Requisition ID: 636756
Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical technologies that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high-performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. Our portfolio of devices and therapies helps physicians diagnose and treat complex cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncological, neurological and urological diseases and conditions. Learn more at www.bostonscientific.com and follow us on LinkedIn.