Co-op - Government Affairs

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The job details are as follows:

Who We Are

We are the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to take the form of a public benefit corporation. Our public benefit purpose is to provide a brighter future for patients through the development of novel pharmaceutical therapies; and technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs.

United Therapeutics (Nasdaq: UTHR) seeks to travel down the corridors of indifference to develop treatments for rare, deadly diseases. We were founded in 1996 by a family seeking a cure for their daughter’s pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Today, we have six FDA-approved therapies that treat PAH, pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD) and neuroblastoma, a rare pediatric cancer. Our near-term pipeline seeks to develop additional therapies for PAH and pulmonary fibrosis (PF).

The cure for end-stage life-threatening diseases like PAH, PH-ILD, PF, and many others is an organ transplant, but only a small percentage of donated organs are available to address the vast need. For this reason, we are working to create manufactured organs to address the shortage of kidneys, hearts, lungs, and livers available for transplant. We believe an unlimited supply of tolerable, transplantable organs will eliminate the transplant waiting list and cure end-stage organ diseases for which transplant is not currently an option.

Who You Are

As a Fall 2026 Government Affairs Co-Op, you will work closely in collaboration with the Investor Relations, Strategic Operations, Risk Management and Corporate Real Estate departments at United Therapeutics Corporation (UT). In this role, you will support the Government Affairs department in their engagement with local, state, federal, and international governments, advancement of policy, and tackling regulatory issues. This co-op will allow you to prepare materials and attend meetings and briefings on the changing political environment and advance advocacy efforts. Throughout this co-op, you will be given the opportunity to develop strong communication skills (written and verbal), advanced people skills, and a working knowledge of government affairs and community outreach. This co-op is available in-person at our Silver Spring location on a six-month term. Due to the nature of government affairs, all co-ops will be primarily in-office.

• Research
  • Research upcoming legislation that could affect United Therapeutics, our patients or our business.
  • Maintain and expand UT’s use of legislation tracking software.
  • Analyze legislation, then summarize the potential effects of that legislation on United Therapeutics, our patients, or our business.
  • Travel to UT locations across the country to engage with lobbyists and local partners.
  • Monitor and report on the evolving political and regulatory environment both for life sciences and regulatory decision making.
• Advocacy
  • Advocate for United Therapeutics in relationship-building activities with government entities.
  • Work to detail policy agendas to help propel United Therapeutics toward its advocacy goals.
  • Attend meetings to gain insight from clients, local government officials, and relevant stakeholders.
  • Travel to conferences and stakeholder gatherings across the country to represent the Government Affairs team in industry-specific policy settings.
• Reporting
  • Update UT’s reporting obligations with local, state, and federal governments.
  • Help support policy development in compliance with emerging regulatory requirements.
  • Assist in the preparation of official documents (reports, memos, and other communication for both external and internal distribution).

Minimum Requirements:

• Junior or Senior currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program; graduate students currently enrolled in accredited MPP, MPH, or JD programs are also welcome to apply.
• Interest in government affairs, policy, advocacy, and United Therapeutics’ mission.
• Interest in health policy, life sciences, and biotechnology with the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Good communication abilities (written and verbal).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Majoring in Natural Sciences, Economics, Public Policy, History, Pre-Law or Political Science preferred. Other majors are welcome to apply.
• Prior experience working in government affairs, campaigns, or a related field.

***Please include a cover letter with your application***

Job Location

United Therapeutics requires this candidate to be on-site at our Silver Spring, MD location 100% of the time. This role will require a substantial amount of domestic travel.

The salary for this position ranges from $22.50 to $26.50 per hour. The salary range is the range United Therapeutics Corporation in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. The Company may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

At United Therapeutics, our mission and vision are one. We use our enthusiasm, creativity, and persistence to innovate for the unmet medical needs of our patients and to benefit our other stakeholders. We are bold and unconventional. We have fun, we do good.

Eligible employees may participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefits suite of programs, including medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage, employee wellness resources, savings plans (401k and ESPP), paid time off & paid parental leave benefits, disability benefits, and more. For additional information on Company benefits, please visit

United Therapeutics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.