Communications and Government Affairs Intern - 12 months FTC

As the Communications and Government Affairs Intern will support GSK Ireland’s Communications & Government Affairs (CGA) team in strengthening GSK’s external profile and relationships with key political, healthcare, policy and media stakeholders, and in driving effective internal communications and employee engagement across the Ireland organisation.

The role provides hands-on experience across external communications, policy, stakeholder engagement, internal communications, culture and engagement initiatives, working closely with the Head of CGA and wider CGA team.

We create a place where people can grow, be their best, be safe, and feel welcome, valued and included. We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programmes, pension plan membership, and shares and savings programme.

We embrace modern work practises; our Performance with Choice programme offers a hybrid working model, empowering you to find the optimal balance between remote and in-office work.

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In this role you will...

External Communications & Media

• Assist in drafting, editing and formatting external communications materials (e.g. press releases, media statements, Q&As, briefing packs), under the guidance of the Head of CGA and brand teams. 
• Support monitoring of traditional and social media relevant to GSK, biopharma and healthcare policy in Ireland, providing regular summaries for the CGA team and Ireland Leadership Team.
• Help prepare content and logistics for external speaking engagements, roundtables and events that showcase GSK’s innovation and contribution to patients and the health system.

Government Affairs & Policy Support

• Support mapping and maintenance of stakeholder lists and profiles across political, governmental, healthcare and policy bodies in Ireland. 
• Assist political engagement when required and as appropriate
• Assist in preparing briefing documents, slide decks and meeting notes for engagements with government, parliamentary and policy stakeholders, ensuring alignment with approved positions and governance requirements.
• Help track relevant policy and legislative developments affecting GSK’s business and pipeline in Ireland, summarising potential implications for the CGA and Market Access teams. 

Internal Communications, Culture & Employee Engagement

• Support design and delivery of internal communication campaigns that reinforce GSK’s culture, ambition and strategic priorities in Ireland, working with the CGA team, Ireland Leadership Team and employee engagement leads.
• Draft and format internal communications (e.g. emails, townhall materials, Workvivo posts, newsletters) that keep colleagues informed and engaged on key business updates and priority initiatives.
• Help plan and execute employee engagement initiatives (e.g. townhalls, culture events, listening sessions, campaign drives), including logistics, communications and feedback collection.

• Support continuous improvement in CGA ways of working, helping to simplify processes and improve coordination across teams in the business.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Ireland Commercial, Medical and Business Excellence teams on priority cross-functional initiatives where CGA support is required. 

Why you?

Basic Qualifications & Skills:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• Degree in communications, public relations, political science, public policy, journalism, marketing, or a related discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences (media, political, internal).
• Demonstrated interest in healthcare, life sciences, public policy or the pharmaceutical sector in Ireland
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficiency in standard office tools (e.g. PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Proven experience in digital and social media channels

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

Please note the following skills are not necessary, just preferred, if you do not have them, please still apply:

• Experience (internship, voluntary or project) in communications, public affairs, government, NGOs, patient organisations or media.
• Understanding of the Irish healthcare and policy environment, and how it impacts access to innovative medicines and vaccines.
• Experience working in or with large organisations and/or regulated environments.

Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 9th September 2026

Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert. 
When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter’ of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.

At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. Our R&D focuses on discovering and delivering vaccines and medicines, combining our understanding of the immune system with cutting-edge technology to transform people’s lives. GSK fosters a culture ambitious for patients, accountable for impact, and committed to doing the right thing, making sure that we focus our efforts on accelerating significant assets that meet patients’ needs and have the highest probability of success. We’re uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.

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Skills

Campaign Development, Communication, Data Analysis, Storytelling, Strategic Planning

 

 

This is a temporary internship opportunity focused on professional development. Any reimbursement, scholarship, allowance, or financial support will be provided in accordance with applicable local laws, regulations, and GSK site policies. More detailed information will be provided during the recruitment process.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive.

We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

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