2027 Summer Intern Policy and Government Affairs Washington DC
Sanofi
Summary
Seeking a highly motivated Summer Intern to join the Policy and Government Affairs team in Washington, DC for an 8-12 week internship.
Job description
About the Job
Seeking a highly motivated Summer Intern to join the Policy and Government Affairs team in Washington, DC for an 8-12 week internship.
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.
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.
- 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.
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 not require sponsorship of an employment visa (e.g., H-1B or green card) at the time of application or in the future.
- 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.
- 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.
- Strong written communication skills — 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 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.
Benefits
- Mentoring and guidance
- Continuous learning
- Access to latest tools
- Digital innovation
Company overview
Sanofi is a French multinational pharmaceutical and healthcare company headquartered in Paris, France. Founded in 1973, the company has grown through strategic mergers and acquisitions to become one of the world's leading pharmaceutical corporations. Sanofi operates as an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people's lives through breakthrough science. The company's portfolio spans seven major therapeutic areas including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, oncology, immunology, rare diseases, neurology, and vaccines. Through its subsidiary Sanofi Pasteur, it is the world's largest producer of vaccines. Sanofi employs over 84,000 people across more than 100 countries and maintains a significant presence in both developed and emerging markets. The company's innovative pipeline focuses on advancing precision medicines and biologics while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical business practices. Sanofi's mission centers on chasing the miracles of science to deliver transformative healthcare solutions globally.