2027 Summer Intern Policy and Government Affairs Washington DC

Sanofi • Washington, DC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Sanofi is seeking a motivated Summer Intern to join its Policy and Government Affairs team in Washington, DC, for an 8–12-week internship. The intern will support policy research and analysis related to federal legislation and healthcare policy affecting the biopharmaceutical industry, and will help develop materials for internal stakeholders. The position requires relocation to the office and work of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, for the full internship duration.

Sanofi describes itself as an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharmaceutical company focused on improving people’s lives through medicines and vaccines. The internship offers mentoring, collaborative teams, and opportunities to contribute to projects involving the future of healthcare.

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.
• Must be permanently authorized to work in the U.S. and must not require employment visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Students on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT generally do not meet this requirement unless eligible for an alternative long-term status that does not require company sponsorship.
• Must remain enrolled in an accredited college or university throughout the internship.
• Must 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 inputs.
• Genuine interest in the biopharmaceutical industry and health policy, with an academic or career direction toward this area.
• Ability to produce clear, concise policy memos, briefing materials, impact assessments, and white papers for diverse audiences; identified as a 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 coursework in biology, chemistry, or life sciences alongside a policy or political science major is highly desirable.
• Interest in U.S. domestic policy and global/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 in 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/Medicaid policy.

Benefits

• Mentoring and guidance from leaders.
• Opportunities to learn through internships, apprenticeships, graduate programs, and international experiences.
• Access to tools, digital innovation, and continuous learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed