Assistant General Counsel – Policy, Strategy & Litigation
Sanofi - Washington, DC
Hiring: Assistant General Counsel – Policy, Strategy & Litigation Company: Sanofi Location: Washington, DC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:48:25 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Medicaid, Medicare, R About the job Experience: •8 years of experience as a practicing attorney, including substantial experience in complex litigation (through discovery, dispositive motions, and/or trial) and in developing and executing legal or policy strategy at a global company, government agency, trade association, or top law firm. •Minimum 8 years of experience as a practicing attorney, including substantial experience in complex litigation (through discovery, dispositive motions, and/or trial) and in developing and executing legal or policy strategy at a global company, government agency, trade association, or top law firm. Required Skills: •Help define Sanofi’s internal legal positions on the drug pricing and government program issues that matter most to the business and the patients it serves including 340B, PBM reform, MFN implementation, and government pricing programs more broadly (Medicaid Drug Rebate Program, Federal Supply Schedule, Medicare Part B/Part D). •Monitor and analyze federal and state legislative, regulatory, and litigation developments affecting drug pricing, government programs, and access, and translate that analysis into actionable recommendations for senior leadership. •Serve as day-to-day legal lead on a defined portion of Sanofi’s 340B program implementation, including aspects of the 340B Integrity Initiative and Credit Model. •Manage or support 340B HRSA Administrative Dispute Resolution (ADR) proceedings and related federal and state legal matters, in coordination with the Litigation team. •Maintain current legal positions on key 340B interpretive questions covered entity eligibility, patient definition, contract pharmacy arrangements, orphan drug exclusions, duplicate discounts, and diversion and ensure they are reflected consistently in Sanofi’s broader policy and litigation strategy. •Proactively identify, assess, and help develop affirmative litigation and advocacy opportunities that advance Sanofi’s drug pricing and market access positions. •Provide litigation strategy counsel across the Law Division’s drug pricing and government program docket, working alongside (not in place of) the attorneys managing individual matters, to ensure litigation positions are coordinated with Sanofi’s broader policy and advocacy strategy. •Advise on the litigation risk and strategic implications of policy positions and program design choices before they are adopted. Qualifications: •J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. •Demonstrated ability to master complex, unfamiliar subject matter quickly and to exercise sound judgment before becoming a subject-matter expert. •Demonstrated strategic thinking, creativity, and sound judgment a track record of shaping positions and strategy, not just executing on settled ones. •Strong executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to advise and influence senior leaders and to represent the Law Division credibly with external stakeholders. •Highly collaborative, with the interpersonal skill to build trust and alignment across legal, business, and policy functions. •A federal appellate clerkship or comparable litigation pedigree. •Enthusiasm for using AI and emerging technology to work more effectively. •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. Compensation: •$206,250 - $297,916 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!