Immunology Specialist - VIE Contract

Immunology Specialist- VIE Contract

• Location:United States of America, Washington D.C.
• Target start date: 01/12/2026

iMove, the Sanofi VIE Program, is available to citizens of the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland) aged between 18 and 28.

PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.

PLEASE NOTE that applications that are only submitted in French cannot be considered by our non-French speaking partners at Sanofi worldwide. Therefore, only applications that are submitted in English will be considered. Please make sure to apply with your personal email address.

About the job

As Immunology Specialist VIE within our Public Affairs team, you will support the development and execution of global public affairs plans designed to deliver on the strategic objectives of the Immunology Franchise, with a particular focus on pipeline assets across dermatology, respiratory, and GI conditions. 

Join the team transforming care for people with immune challenges, rare diseases, cancers, and neurological conditions. In Specialty Care, you’ll help deliver breakthrough treatments that bring hope to patients with some of the highest unmet needs.

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About Sanofi

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Main responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of a robust Global Public Affairs strategy to achieve the vision for the Immunology Franchise — reinforcing Sanofi's commitment to the dermatology, respiratory, and GI communities, supporting high-priority business objectives, and preparing the ecosystem for significant launches and/or uptake of new therapies.
• Help strengthen relationships with patient groups and key stakeholders to ensure that the "voice of the patient" is central in shaping business strategy and development opportunities.
• Support the cultivation of strategic partnerships with key stakeholders and patient organizations to bring needed solutions to patients, in line with the priorities of key pipeline assets.
• Collaborate with key cross-functional partners — including clinical development, new product planning, market access, medical, regulatory, and commercial teams — to ensure external community input is considered and incorporated into programs currently in development. 
• Monitor and analyze potential threats and opportunities arising from external developments; communicate findings effectively to Therapeutic Area leadership.
• Support the development and execution of external engagement strategies for senior leadership to establish and reinforce Sanofi's commitment to immunology.
• Pull through global strategic initiatives to support Sanofi's immunology leadership and reputation building.
  

About you

Experience:

• A first professional experience (internship or junior role) in Public Affairs, Market Access, Health Policy, Government Affairs, or a related field is a strong plus.
• Exposure to policy and advocacy strategies, ideally in a healthcare, industry, or non-governmental organization (NGO) context, is appreciated.
• Prior experience or strong interest in working on early-stage assets and engaging cross-functionally with Research & Development (R&D) or business development functions is a plus.

Soft and technical skills:

• Strategic mindset with an understanding of the role of Public Affairs (PA) in driving business success.
• Ability to translate strategy into action: supporting the development of high-impact PA strategies and deploying PA tools and tactics to meet business objectives.
• Strong collaboration skills; comfortable working cross-functionally and within a matrixed, international organization.
• Interest in the product development lifecycle, competitor intelligence, and early market-shaping needs.
• Ability to build and cultivate relationships with patient organizations and strategic partners.
• Awareness of key stakeholder groups, including multilateral institutions, trade associations, and patient organizations.
• Knowledge of or strong interest in the healthcare industry and the critical trends shaping the operating landscape.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguous settings and fast-paced environments.
• Willingness to travel internationally (up to 10% of the time).

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred (in Public Affairs, Political Science, Health Policy, Life Sciences, or a related field).

Languages:

• Fluent English (written and verbal).
  

Why choose us?

• Be part of a pioneering biopharma company where patient insights shape drug development.
• Work at the forefront of AI-powered science that accelerates discovery and improves outcomes.
• Collaborate beyond your expertise, sparking new ideas with diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
• Drive meaningful impact at global scale: our medicines reach more than 100 million people each year.
• Thrive in inclusive, flexible workplaces that support your personal and professional well-being.
• Launch your career with a company that invests in you — and empowers you to reimagine what’s possible.
• Build your future with access to the latest tools, digital innovation, and continuous learning that keep you ahead of the curve.

iMove is a unique program tailored for European youth interested in challenging themselves with meaningful assignments across the globe. At Sanofi we have a strong ambition to invest in young talents who will drive the success of Sanofi tomorrow.

Sanofi’s Work Abroad Program, iMove, offers jobs-assignments with actual responsibilities and a perspective to grow. We provide those opportunities in various functions such as: marketing, finance, regulatory, supply chain, clinical trials, production, etc. and in more than 40 countries. Sanofi unites people who are passionate about solving healthcare needs across the world. Joining our iMove Work Abroad Program is a unique opportunity to make a difference through your work.

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