Assistant General Counsel – Policy, Strategy & Litigation

Sanofi

Assistant General Counsel shaping drug-pricing policy, 340B programs, and litigation strategy for Sanofi, an AI-powered biopharmaceutical company. Advising senior leaders and engaging government agencies, trade associations, and industry coalitions.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeWashington, DC • District of Columbia, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $206,250 - $297,917 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drug pricing and government program legal strategies, with a strong focus on the 340B Drug Pricing Program and related federal pricing initiatives. Proven ability to develop and execute complex litigation strategies while advising senior leadership and collaborating across functions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

J.D. From An ABA-Accredited Law SchoolActive Bar Membership8+ Years Of Experience As A Practicing AttorneyComplex Litigation Experience340B Drug Pricing Program Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Litigation StrategyLegal Position DevelopmentPolicy Strategy ExecutionRegulatory AnalysisAffirmative Litigation DevelopmentLegal ResearchTrial PreparationDiscovery ManagementDispositive MotionsStatutory And Regulatory Challenges

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingSound JudgmentExecutive PresenceCollaborationInfluencing Senior Leaders

Tools & Technologies

AIEmerging Technology

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

340B Drug Pricing ProgramPBM ReformMFN PolicyIRA Drug Price NegotiationFederal Appellate ClerkshipTrade AssociationsGovernment AgenciesState Attorneys General

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define Sanofi’s internal legal positions on drug pricing and government program issues, including 340B, PBM reform, MFN implementation, and government pricing programs
Develop the Law Division’s environment-shaping strategy across legal, policy, and advocacy tools
Monitor and analyze federal and state legislative, regulatory, and litigation developments and provide actionable recommendations to senior leadership
Serve as day-to-day legal lead for a defined portion of Sanofi’s 340B program implementation
Manage or support 340B HRSA Administrative Dispute Resolution proceedings and related federal and state legal matters
Maintain current legal positions on key 340B interpretive questions
Identify, assess, and help develop affirmative litigation and advocacy opportunities
Provide litigation strategy counsel across drug pricing and government program matters
Help design commercially sound and legally defensible internal programs
Build legal and factual records to defend Sanofi’s programs in litigation, agency proceedings, and public or legislative debate
Represent Sanofi on trade association working groups, industry coalitions, and forums
Collaborate with Government Affairs, Public Policy, and Communications on legislative and regulatory positions
Engage with Congress, HHS, CMS, HRSA, and relevant state agencies
Advise senior Law Division and business leadership on high-stakes drug pricing and policy questions
Integrate legal, policy, and litigation strategies across functions
Prepare and deliver training to commercial, market access, and compliance teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Minimum 8 years of experience as a practicing attorney
Substantial experience in complex litigation through discovery, dispositive motions, and/or trial
Experience developing and executing legal or policy strategy at a global company, government agency, trade association, or top law firm
Ability to master complex, unfamiliar subject matter quickly and exercise sound judgment
Demonstrated strategic thinking, creativity, and sound judgment
Track record of shaping positions and strategy
Strong executive presence and communication skills
Ability to advise and influence senior leaders and represent the Law Division with external stakeholders
Highly collaborative interpersonal skills
Preferred: working knowledge of the 340B Drug Pricing Program and other federal government pricing programs
Preferred: experience with PBM reform, MFN policy, IRA drug price negotiation, or related drug pricing reform
Preferred: experience litigating constitutional claims, statutory and regulatory challenges, and/or APA matters
Preferred: experience engaging with trade associations, government agencies, and/or state attorneys general
Preferred: federal appellate clerkship or comparable litigation pedigree
Enthusiasm for using AI and emerging technology

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and wellbeing benefits
High-quality healthcare
Prevention and wellness programs
At least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave
Opportunities for career growth through promotion or lateral move
Opportunities to work at home or internationally
Thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package
Company employee benefit programs