The GS1 Healthcare team is offering an exciting internship with the flexibility to work from Brussels, Belgium or remotely.
How to Apply
If interested, email gs1healthcare@gs1.org with your cover letter (max 1 page) and CV (max 2 pages). Subject line: GS1 Healthcare Public Policy Internship
Who Are We
GS1 develops and maintains the most widely used supply chain standards that are fundamental to numerous enterprises around the world. The best-known symbol of GS1 standards is the barcode, named by the BBC as one of “the 50 things that made the world economy”. Five decades ago, we started by helping food retailers do business more efficiently and reduce consumer prices. Today, GS1 standards improve the efficiency, safety, and visibility of supply chains across physical and digital channels in 25 sectors, including retail omnichannel and e-commerce, healthcare, transport and logistics, food service, technical industries, and humanitarian logistics. Our scale and reach – local Member Organisations in 120 countries, 2 million user companies, and 10 billion transactions every day – help ensure that GS1 standards create a common language that supports systems and processes across the globe. Learn more at https://www.gs1.org/industries
About the Role
Join GS1 Healthcare team for a 6-month internship beginning in September 2025 and contribute to shaping global standards in healthcare. This immersive opportunity offers hands-on experience across three high-impact projects—from harmonising regulatory frameworks and exploring cutting-edge initiatives like electronic Product Leaflets (ePLs) and digital health policy. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to support strategic activities ranging from research and planning to event coordination and marketing.
If you're passionate about healthcare and public policy, and eager to make a meaningful impact in a globally recognised standards organisation, we want to hear from you!
What You’ll Work On
Your internship will include a mix of the projects below, tailored to your strengths and interests:
* Project 1: Global harmonisation of regulations on traceability and identification Supporting healthcare global members to comply with regulations on traceability and identification of pharmaceuticals and medical devices, together with the Public Policy Senior Manager, helping with monitoring and analysis of regulatory developments across the world.
* Project 2: Development on ePIL Support Compiling an overview of policy initiatives/pilot projects focused on electronic Product Leaflet (ePL) developments with a particular focus on the type of barcode that is being used for accessing information online.
* Project 3: Digital health Supporting role in conceptualising and developing a framework to track regulatory and policy development related to e-health.
Why This Internship Matters
An internship at GS1 gives university students the chance to work on real-world projects with a global impact, from supporting barcode systems to improving supply chain transparency and patient safety. Interns gain hands-on experience in areas like data research, marketing activities, writing and reviewing documentation, building professional skills that are highly valued across industries. With guidance from experienced mentors, students learn how global standards are created and applied in healthcare and public policy.
What You’ll Gain
* Practical experience in project planning and execution.
* Exposure to international standards development and best practices.
* Mentorship from experienced business leaders who are responsible for activities relating to the healthcare and public policy industries, communications, standards, and more, for a global organisation.
* The opportunity to be part of a high-performing, engaged, and global team.
Who You Are Academically
* A university student studying Public Policy, International Relations, Law, Healthcare or another related discipline currently enrolled in a course that requires an internship to be completed.
* Interest in issues related to GS1 standards is a plus.
* Mandatory fluency in spoken and written English (C2 level).
* Mandatory strong computer literacy: MS Office, especially SharePoint skills are required.
Who You Are as a Person
* Pro-active self-starter with a willingness to use their own initiative.
* Someone who enjoys working in an international environment and who takes ownership of tasks.
* Detail-orientated and organised.
* A team player with a positive mindset, open to helping wherever needed.
* Someone willing to absorb new information and learn new skills.
Indemnity and conditions
This unpaid internship could be executed online or at the Brussels office; applicants must, however, be legally entitled to work in Belgium (and show proof, if required) if they execute the internship from the office in Brussels.
GS1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will never unlawfully discriminate on the grounds of race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, age, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or political opinions.