About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027 based in Washington, DC. You will join the Policy and Government Affairs team to support our work in the biopharmaceutical industry. The role requires you to work on-site, 40 hours per week, from Monday to Friday. This is an 8 to 12-week program.
What you'll do#
- Track and analyze federal legislation, hearings, and policy trends.
- Create policy briefing materials, presentations, and internal memos.
- Attend Congressional hearings and policy briefings to prepare summaries for internal stakeholders.
- Conduct research on topics such as drug pricing, AI in drug development, and Medicare or Medicaid policy.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited university.
- A focus in law, public policy, public health, political science, health economics, or a related field.
- Permanent authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship.
- Ability to relocate to Washington, DC for the duration of the internship.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex information.
- Familiarity with AI tools and agents for research and productivity.
- Basic knowledge of U.S. healthcare programs including Medicare, Medicaid, 340B, and PBMs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Coursework in biology, chemistry, or life sciences is highly desirable.
Location & details#
- Location: Washington, District of Columbia
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: On-site
- Compensation: $27.00 to $57.00 per hour
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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