Public Policy Intern

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role: Public Policy Intern

As a Public Policy Intern, you will join Elanco’s Brussels Corporate Affairs team to support European Union (EU) public policy and public affairs activities in a hybrid role based in Brussels, Belgium. In this 3 - 6 -month internship starting 1 September 2026, you will contribute to policy research, digital advocacy, and legislative monitoring that help shape the animal health landscape in Europe. You will also gain hands-on exposure to government affairs work within a global animal health company.

Your Responsibilities:

• Conduct policy research and support defined projects, including a key long-term research project related to animal health policy and trade.
• Monitor and analyse European Union (EU) legislation, sustainability policy, and international organization policies affecting animal health products, and support digital advocacy campaigns and social media activity.
• Use Microsoft Office, Adobe, and Canva to prepare content, presentations, and internal materials for public affairs activities.
• Support day-to-day team operations by maintaining internal systems, assisting with correspondence, and helping organise policy-related activities.
• Attend in-person and virtual policy events in Brussels and capture clear summaries and key takeaways for the team.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Currently completing or recently completed a degree.
• Academic, internship, or project-based experience in European policy, public affairs, government affairs, research, or advocacy.
• Strong research, policy analysis, and writing skills, with the ability to turn complex information into clear content; strong written and spoken English.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe, and Canva, and an understanding of social media for advocacy and campaigns.
• Eligible to work in an EU Member State and able to be present in Brussels from the start of the internship.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Working knowledge of at least one additional EU official language.
• Interest in animal health, sustainability, trade policy, or related policy areas.
• Previous internship, volunteer, or academic experience in an EU institution, trade association, public affairs consultancy, non-governmental organisation, or corporate public affairs team.
• Experience supporting digital campaigns, stakeholder engagement, or policy events.
• Experience managing databases, trackers, or structured research materials.

Additional Information:

Location: Brussels, Belgium (hybrid)

Part time role - 3 days/week (24 hours per week)

When applying, please include your CV and motivation letter.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

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