Government Affairs Intern (Placement Year - UK)

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.

• 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

• 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

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.