2027 Summer Intern Policy and Government Affairs Washington DC

Sanofi•Washington, DC

6d•$27 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

Sanofi is seeking a motivated summer intern to join its Policy and Government Affairs team in Washington, DC. The intern will support the team’s work on federal legislation and policy trends affecting the biopharmaceutical industry, help prepare policy materials, attend relevant hearings and briefings, and conduct research on healthcare policy topics. The internship lasts 8–12 weeks. The intern must be able to relocate to the office and work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, for the full internship duration.

Requirements

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.
Be permanently authorized to work in the U.S. and not require employment visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Remain enrolled in an accredited college or university throughout the internship.
Be able to relocate to the office location and work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, for the full internship duration.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Track and analyze federal legislation, hearings, and policy trends affecting the biopharmaceutical industry.
Assist with developing policy briefing materials, summaries, presentations, and internal memos.
Attend Congressional hearings, meetings, and policy briefings as appropriate, and prepare summaries for internal stakeholders.
Research topics including drug pricing, AI in drug development and manufacturing, and Medicare and Medicaid policy.