Sanofi Careers: China
Help improve lives
Pursue progress, discover extraordinary
Scientific discovery takes courage. We give you the support to learn from teams of experts, so we can create things that have never been produced before.
Since our first site opened in 1982, we have brought more than 40 innovative drugs and vaccines to the country, addressing 7 out of 10 of the most life-threatening diseases. Supporting the national health department, our innovation in immunology is helping work toward Healthy China 2030.
Whether you’re a research scientist, an engineer, or a sales representative, we're all chasing the same goal – to pursue big discoveries that make a difference to people’s lives. As a China Top Employer for four consecutive years, we’ll help you develop your career and make a real impact.
Explore the latest roles across China
Grow your skills and experience in teams of experts. At Sanofi you can use cutting-edge tech to have a real impact on people’s health. It all starts here.
Our key sites
Start a career where you can keep learning. Help create the treatments that improve lives across China – whether it’s from a physical office, or cities with a home office model. Our range of locations include Shanghai, Beijing, Tianjin, Shenyang, Jinan, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Wuhan, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Fuzhou and Urumqi.
Shanghai
We first opened our Shanghai headquarters in 1982. We drive our R&D development, as well as operations in manufacturing and supply from this city. Our reliable distribution network and efficient order management ensures sustainable supply to our customers in Greater China.
Beijing (R&D)
When it comes to R&D, Beijing remains a key strategic location for us. We have over 230 people helping with regulatory affairs, development and global operations. Each individual plays a crucial part in helping us transform the health sector and improve people’s lives.
Beijing (Manufacturing & Supply)
In manufacturing and supply, our Beijing Site is the largest injectable manufacturing site in Asia-Pacific region, and has always adhered to the sustainable development concept of low carbon, green and environmental protection.
Shenzhen
As vaccine manufacturer of Sanofi China, our Shenzhen Site continuously supplies high-quality vaccine products to the China Market, such as Vaxigrip®, VaxigripTetra®, PentaximTM. It’s an exciting part of our overall operations, helping us work towards our purpose of improving people’s lives.
What new skills could you develop?
We encourage you to pursue bold, new directions. We’ll give you the training, mentoring and support to develop a career, without limitations around manager approval or time-in-role. Our aim is to help you reach your potential.
Internal Exchange Program
Do you want to move to new sites and try new roles? We help you to grow outside your comfort zone, breaking down job barriers with our Internal Exchange Program. You get the space to explore new working environments and teams. In addition to this program, Sanofi University gives you a roadmap for your career development when you’re in one of our commercial teams. Whether you’re early in your career or more experienced, you’ll get the resources you need.
GIGs
There are many advantages of working in an international company. You’ll work in diverse teams and expand your professional network. GIGs provide exciting opportunities to take on short-term, defined projects. We support you to discover unlimited possibilities for your career development, and help you unlock new ways to grow.
"Being ranked as the No.1 Top Employer in China for six consecutive years recognizes Sanofi's talent development and corporate culture. In today's rapidly evolving biopharmaceutical industry, we believe a company's true competitiveness comes from unleashing human potential. Our sustainable growth in China is built on this talent foundation. Moving forward, we will continue leveraging talent as our strategic pivot to drive organizational and business development, deepen our presence in China, and better serve Chinese healthcare needs."
Wayne Shi
President, Sanofi Greater China
"Our six consecutive years as China's No.1 Top Employer reflects our continuous investment in culture and talent systems. Sanofi is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and limitless workplace, continuously enhancing talent development, performance incentives, and organizational culture. We ensure employees from all backgrounds and career stages have clear development paths to unleash their potential and grow together with the company and China's healthcare industry."
Victor Gu
Head of People, Sanofi Greater China
"Sanofi's mission is to chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives, a mission that energizes us daily. Guided by our "Take the lead" strategy, we are built on shared values—Aim Higher, Act for Patients, Be Bold, and Lead Together. These are not just our ways of working, but our commitment to serving communities. I am proud of Sanofi's CSR and sustainability initiatives in China and globally. We are supporting millions by ensuring sustainable, equitable healthcare access while reducing our environmental footprint across the value chain."
Vivian Xiao
Head of Communications, Sanofi Greater China
"We believe that an outstanding employer brand comes from caring about every employee's experience. At Sanofi, every person is seen, respected, and empowered—this is at the core of why we have been ranked No.1 Top Employer in China for six consecutive years."
Molly Chen
Employer Brand Lead, Sanofi China
Be Well, All Well
We help keep you and your family healthy. All Well encompasses a series of schemes that help you to look after your physical and mental health, including free check-ups, access to healthy food, fitness classes. Personalized holidays for every employee and flexible working are both available to our employees. You can work from home two days a week and avoid ultra-long commutes. We also provide financial support for unexpected life events and expenses when you need it, through our flexible welfare platform.
Our awards. Our responsibility.
As a multinational company and the No.1 Top Employer in China for six consecutive years, we have a big responsibility to make sure that we always act with integrity. We have received multiple awards to recognize our commitment to improving public health.
Experience possibility
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Our culture & values
We're the first in Pharma to have a DE&I board. We also have Employee Business Resource Groups that create spaces for every Sanofian to be heard. Your voice matters – use it to shape our future.
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Why Sanofi
Get access to the tools, training, and support to reach your goals. By fulfilling your potential, you’ll help us achieve our aim of halving the time from discovery to therapy.
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Build a career with purpose
Bring your passion to your role and impact millions of people around the world. You're in the driver's seat – just set your goals, and we'll provide the training and support that will get you there.
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talent community
What could we achieve together? Every Sanofian works on projects that truly make a difference to people’s lives.
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