Position Title:  Regulatory Policy Intern

Regulatory Policy Intern

Duration: 6 months | Start date: approximately 15 February 2027

Be a part of a revolutionary change

At PMI, we’ve chosen to do something different and disruptive. We’re transforming our business and building our future on smoke-free products.

The Regulatory Policy team is looking for an intern to support regulatory monitoring, policy research, data management and the development of clear, evidence-based insights. You’ll gain practical exposure to global regulatory developments and cross-functional policy work while helping improve the quality and accessibility of our information and analytical tools.

About the team

We are an international and collaborative team focused on understanding how regulatory, political and societal developments may affect our business and the broader policy environment. We combine research, data and market insights to identify emerging trends and develop informed policy perspectives. You’ll join a team that values curiosity, critical thinking and fresh perspectives.

Your day to day

As a Regulatory Policy Intern, you will:

• 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.
• Collaborate with Regulatory Policy and cross-functional colleagues on projects and emerging priorities.
• Present research findings and key insights to stakeholders.

You’ll be encouraged to work independently, think critically, ask questions and bring new ideas while gaining hands-on experience in global regulatory policy.

Who we are looking for

• Active student status throughout the full 6-month internship is required.
• 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. Familiarity with digital research, data visualization or AI-enabled tools is an advantage.
• Previous exposure to policy research, regulatory analysis, public affairs, law, consulting or a highly regulated sector is an advantage.
• Curious, proactive and collaborative, with the ability to work in an international environment.
• Strong written and spoken English; additional languages are an advantage.
• EU and non-EU nationals may apply, subject to applicable work-authorization requirements.

What we 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.