Summer Intern Policy and Government Affairs DC

About the Job

Looking to launch your career at the forefront of healthcare? Sanofi offers the chance to grow with mentoring and guidance from experienced leaders while helping make a difference in the lives of people worldwide. We are looking for a motivated Summer Intern to join our Policy and Government Affairs team.

You will build your skills while helping shape the future of healthcare. At Sanofi, you will be encouraged to learn, ask questions, and turn your ideas into action, supported by mentors and collaborative teams. The internship runs 8 to 12 weeks.

About Sanofi

Sanofi is an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company focused on improving people's lives and delivering meaningful growth. Our understanding of the immune system and our pipeline help us develop medicines and vaccines that protect millions of people worldwide.

Main Responsibilities

• Track and analyze federal legislation, hearings, and policy trends affecting the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Help develop 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 such as drug pricing, AI in drug development and manufacturing, and Medicare/Medicaid policy.

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 condense complex information into clear, concise input. Strong written communication for policy memos, briefing materials, impact assessments, and white papers is a top priority.
• Genuine interest in the biopharmaceutical industry and health policy, with a clear academic or career direction in this space.
• 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 (PBMs), and pharmaceutical reimbursement systems.
• A science background (biology, chemistry, or life sciences coursework) alongside a policy or political science major is highly desirable.
• Interest in both U.S. domestic policy and global health policy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Strong verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders and external partners.

Why Choose Us

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
• Grow your skills through apprenticeships, internships, graduate programs, and international experiences.
• Learn from mentors and collaborative teams while contributing to real projects that shape healthcare.
• Access the latest tools, digital innovation, and continuous learning.