Intern - Patient Advocacy
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Closes on Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Job Description
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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.
Program Highlights
Our internships provide a unique opportunity for individuals to work with some of the most talented people within the pharmaceutical and biotech industry. Our onsite locations offer a variety of amenities and perks available to all our interns. Addition highlights include:
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Professional development opportunities and trainings provided throughout the program
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Participation in our "Get to Know UT" Speaker Series
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Ongoing and formal assessments of your work
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Opportunity to make an impactful difference in a patient centric environment
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Competitive pay up to 40 hours a week
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Each of our locations offer our interns full access to onsite amenities
Program Details:
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All internships are paid, up to 40 hours/week.
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Interns are responsible for arranging their housing and transportation. A relocation stipend may be provided for non-local candidates. Determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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2026 Internship Program Dates:
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Monday June 1st to Friday August 28th
How you'll contribute
In this Global Medical Affairs - Patient Advocacy Internship, you'll have the opportunity to make an huge impact on the following:
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Patient education resources - assist with developing and updating patient-friendly materials
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Patient advisory activities - support listening sessions, advisory boards, or feedback collection
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Patient experience research - help gather and summarize insights on patient needs and barriers
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Access and equity support - assist with resource guides and access-focused initiatives
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Advocacy partnerships - support coordination with patient organizations and stakeholders
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Advocacy program support - help track activities, documentation, and outcomes
Key responsibilities include:
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Support patient advocacy programs and initiatives
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Assist with research on patient experiences, needs, and access challenges
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Help develop patient education and support resources
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Coordinate logistics for advocacy meetings, events, or advisory groups
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Maintain accurate records and documentation for advocacy activities
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Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support patient-centered efforts
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Ensure all activities align with ethical, compliance, and patient-first standards
For this role you will need
Minimum Requirements for Intern:
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Must actively be a college student (including rising sophomores or those pursuing a 2-year degree) in Public Health, Health Sciences or Health Studies, Health Policy or Health Administration, Social Work, Patient Advocacy or Health Advocacy (if available), Psychology or Sociology (with a healthcare focus), Nursing or Pre-Health (non-clinical track) or Community Health
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Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite
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Must be available to work 40 hours per week, hybrid onsite in the RTP office requiring at least 3 days in office.
The salary for this Intern position ranges from $22.50 to $24.50 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, you'll realize quickly that it is not an ordinary place to work! When you join our company, you will learn, grow, contribute, have fun, and be challenged... all while making a difference in the lives of our patients.
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 https://www.unither.com/careers/benefits-and-amenities
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 https://www.unither.com/careers/benefits-and-amenities
United Therapeutics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
We strive to be an organization that engages the minds, hearts, and most spirited efforts of each of our employees. Our sense of purpose transforms what we do from work into mission, occupation into vocation and achievement into success.
We challenge our employees with innovative and revolutionary projects, offer an environment which fosters high-level job performance and provide a highly competitive total rewards package. This is what makes United Therapeutics a stimulating place to work.
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