Regulatory Policy Intern

Key facts

What you bring

• Active student status throughout the full 6-month internship
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in law, public policy, political science, international relations, economics, public health, data/social sciences or another relevant discipline
• Strong interest in regulatory policy, public affairs, government affairs or political and societal developments
• Strong research and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to organize complex information and communicate findings clearly in written and visual formats
• Comfortable using PowerPoint, Excel and Word

Your tasks

• Monitor and research regulatory, political and societal developments across markets
• Maintain regulatory trackers, databases and country overviews, ensuring information is accurate and well structured
• Conduct desk research and comparative analysis to identify trends, emerging issues and relevant country examples
• Prepare concise regulatory summaries, briefings, presentations and reports
• Support evidence packages and policy narratives by identifying relevant sources, data and examples
• Use digital and AI-enabled tools to support research and analysis, while validating sources and outputs

What they offer

• Hands-on experience in global regulatory policy research and analysis
• Exposure to cross-market regulatory developments and evidence-based policy work
• Experience turning research and data into concise materials for business and policy stakeholders
• Opportunities to collaborate across functions, regions and markets

About the role

Regulatory Policy Intern at Philip Morris International. The role involves supporting regulatory monitoring, policy research, data management and the development of clear, evidence-based insights. The team focuses on understanding how regulatory, political and societal developments may affect the business and the broader policy environment. The intern will gain practical exposure to global regulatory developments and cross-functional policy work while helping improve the quality and accessibility of information and analytical tools.

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