Policy and Federal Government Relationships Intern

Job Title:  Summer 2026 Intern - Policy and Federal Government Affairs

Location: Washington, DC - Hybrid

About the Job
We are an R&D driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and creating compelling growth. Our team is guided by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We are also a company where you can flourish and grow your careers, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. As an organization, we change the practice of medicine; reinvent the way we work; and enable people to be their best versions in career and life. We are constantly moving and growing, making sure our people grow with us. Our working environment helps us build a dynamic and inclusive workplace operating on trust and respect and allows employees to live the life they want to live.
 

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented summer intern to join our U.S. Corporate Affairs, U.S. Reimbursement and Public Policy and Federal Government Relations Teams. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain firsthand experience at the intersection of public policy and government relations, and the policy issues facing a major, global biopharmaceutical company. The intern will support cross-functional policy initiatives including monitoring and analyzing legislative developments.

We are an innovative global healthcare company, committed to transforming the lives of people with immune challenges, rare diseases and blood disorders, cancers, and neurological disorders. From R&D to sales, our talented teams work together, revolutionizing treatment, continually improving products, understanding unmet needs, and connecting communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.

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.
   

About You

Basic Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled and pursuing 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 enrolled in school the semester following your internship/co-op with Sanofi

• Must be able to relocate to the office location and work 40hrs/week, Monday-Friday, for the full duration of the co-op/internship

• 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. Students currently on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT usually require future sponsorship for long term employment and do not meet the requirements for this program unless eligible for an alternative long-term status that does not require company sponsorship

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.

Why Choose Us:

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.

• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.

• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.

• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and research methodologies.

• Networking opportunities within Sanofi and the broader biotech community.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Pursue progress, discover extraordinary

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

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Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.