Policy and Government Affairs Intern

Job Title: 2027 Summer Intern Policy and Government Affairs

• Grade: Intern
• Location: Washington, DC
• Duration: 8 - 12 Weeks

About the Job

Looking to launch your career at the cutting edge of healthcare? Join Sanofi for a chance to develop with mentoring and guidance from inspirational leaders while helping to make an impact on the lives of countless people worldwide. We are seeking a highly motivated Summer Intern to join our Policy and Government Affairs team.

Ready to grow your skills while helping shape the future of healthcare? At Sanofi, you’ll be empowered to learn, ask questions, and bring your ideas to life – all while supported by inspiring mentors and collaborative teams.

About Sanofi

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Main Responsibilities

• Track and analyze federal legislation, hearings, and policy trends impacting the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Assist with the development of policy briefing materials, summaries, presentations, and internal memos.
• Attend, as appropriate, Congressional hearings, meetings, and policy briefings; prepare summaries for internal stakeholders.
• Conduct research on a wide range of topics including drug pricing, AI in drug development and manufacturing, and Medicare/Medicaid policy.

About you

 Basic Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited university focused on law, public policy, public health, political science, health economics, or a related field.
• Must be permanently authorized to work in the U.S. and not require sponsorship of an employment visa (e.g., H-1B or green card) at the time of application or in the future. Students currently on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT usually require future sponsorship for long term employment and do not meet the Internal requirements for this program unless eligible for an alternative long-term status that does not require company sponsorship.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university throughout the duration of the co-op/internship. 
• Must be able to relocate to the office location and work 40hrs/week, Monday to Friday for the full duration of the co-op/internship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated interest in health law or policy, life sciences, or the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise inputs.
• Genuine interest in the biopharmaceutical industry and health policy, with a clear academic or career direction toward this space
• Strong written communication skills — ability to produce clear, concise policy memos, briefing materials, impact assessments, and white papers for diverse audiences (top priority)
• Familiarity with AI tools and AI agents for research, analysis, and productivity enhancement
• Basic knowledge of U.S. healthcare programs and stakeholders including Medicare, Medicaid, 340B, pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), and pharmaceutical reimbursement systems
• Science background (biology, chemistry, or life sciences coursework) alongside policy or political science major is highly desirable
• Interest in both U.S. domestic policy and global/international  health policy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) for research, writing, and presentations
• Strong verbal communication skills with ability to interact effectively with senior stakeholders and external partners

Why Choose Us

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future focused team.​
• Stretch your skills through apprenticeships, internships, graduate programs, and international experiences that grow with you.​
• Learn from inspiring mentors and collaborative teams while contributing to real projects that shape the future of healthcare.​
• Build your future with access to the latest tools, digital innovation, and continuous learning that keep you ahead of the curve.​​

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $27.00-$57.00 USD hourly. All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience.

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Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

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