About the role#
This co-op position is within the US Public Affairs and Patient Advocacy team, focusing on Neurology and Oncology. You will gain experience at the intersection of science, policy, and patient engagement while working with internal teams and external stakeholders. This is a full-time, paid role based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, for the Winter 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Support the development and execution of public affairs strategies for Neurology and Oncology.
- Build and maintain relationships with patient advocacy organizations, disease foundations, and community stakeholders.
- Conduct research on policy trends, legislative developments, and the advocacy environment.
- Prepare briefing documents, presentations, and communication materials.
- Plan and coordinate patient advocacy events, roundtables, and stakeholder meetings.
- Monitor and summarize news, policy updates, and advocacy activities.
- Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Government Affairs, Communications, and Commercial teams.
- Assist with grant and sponsorship processes for advocacy organizations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a PharmD program at an accredited college or university.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, on-site in Cambridge.
- Permanent authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship.
- Prior internship or coursework experience in healthcare, public affairs, or advocacy.
- Familiarity with the U.S. healthcare and pharmaceutical policy landscape.
- Experience with research, data analysis, or stakeholder mapping.
- A commitment to patient-centered care and improving health outcomes.
Location & details#
- Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Work Modality: On-site
- Duration: 6 months
- Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week)
About Sanofi
Sanofi is a pharmaceutical manufacturing company based in Paris, France. It employs over 93,000 people across global offices. The company focuses on vaccines, rare diseases, neurology, immunology, and oncology. It also operates in the fields of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and consumer healthcare.
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