Internship - EU Public Affairs - Healthcare

What Makes Us Burson

At Burson Brussels, we blend craft, curiosity, counsel, and camaraderie to deliver cutting-edge public affairs and communications strategies. Thriving in Europe’s political heart, our dynamic team excels in navigating complex policy and communications challenges, shaping reputations, and driving meaningful business outcomes for our clients across diverse sectors. We combine strategic expertise with proprietary AI-driven insights to uncover opportunities, crafting compelling narratives that influence key decision-makers. Backed by our global network, we provide innovative, data-driven solutions that connect with audiences and deliver impact. Our inclusive, high-performance culture fuels innovation and empowers individuals to excel, creating a vibrant environment where collaboration and growth thrive. With Burson Brussels, clients gain more than consultancy—they gain a trusted partner committed to achieving success today and anticipating the challenges of tomorrow.

 

The Role:

We are looking for an intern to join our Healthcare Team in Brussels for a 6-month paid internship, starting immediately (June 2025).
We advise our clients on their public affairs and corporate communications programs at the global, pan-European, and EU levels and help them navigate EU legislative and regulatory developments through effective advocacy, public relations, thought leadership and stakeholder engagement. Our clients are drawn from many sectors including pharma & consumer health.
Over the course of six months, the successful candidate will gain insight into the workings of a global communications agency and develop the skills necessary to pursue a career in consultancy.

 

What you’ll do as you move with us:

Research & monitor policy developments on healthcare issues at EU, national and international levels.
Support client work and the implementation of public affairs and communications strategies, including:

• Mapping relevant stakeholders
• Preparing technical briefings
• Attending and organising events and conferences
• Writing meetings/events’ reports
• Contributing to new business proposals

 

Experience that contributes to your success:

• Knowledge and a keen interest in EU policy and decision-making processes, with a focus on healthcare issues.
• Further university education in European studies with if possible, a focus on health sciences.
• Previous public affairs professional experience in an EU institution, regulatory organisation, trade association, advocacy organisation (NGO), company or consultancy is desirable (but not essential).
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Proactive, resourceful and a team player.
• Critical thinking with a desire to learn in a fast-paced and international environment.
• Familiarity with digital and social campaigns/tools is an advantage.
• Excellent spoken and written English – other European languages would be an asset.

 

What we offer:

• A fixed term duration contract of 6 months under Convention d’Immersion Professionnelle - CIP contract;
• A stimulating work experience within an EU affairs office and multicultural environment (+20 nationalities);
• Training opportunities

 

Practicalities

Start date – ASAP (June 2025) 
Please note the following:

• the CIP convention excludes any internships for which the intern receives academic credit or undertakes as a part of a degree.
• in order to be eligible for a CIP convention, the candidate must have the right to work full-time in Belgium.