General Medicines
Where bold ideas and groundbreaking science shape
the future
of care

• Program type: Industrial Placement
• Location: Reading, UK
• Start date: July 2026
• Duration: 13 months
• Working Model: Hybrid – 3 days per week on-site. Tuesdays are mandatory, with either Monday or Friday as an additional on-site day

About the job

As Corporate Affairs Coordinator, you will support the Corporate Affairs team to enhance the external reputation of Sanofi and help drive policy changes to support patients, the healthcare system and the business.

Ready to grow your skills while helping shape the future of healthcare? At Sanofi, you’ll be empowered to learn, ask questions, and bring your ideas to life – all while supported by inspiring mentors and collaborative teams.

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:

• Work as a member of the Corporate Affairs team to deliver strategic support to priority areas for Sanofi. This will include working on both Public Affairs and Communications activities.
• Support the delivery of digital campaigns, including websites and social media activities
• Support media relations work, including writing materials such as press releases and organizing media interviews for Sanofi spokespeople
• Support the organization and delivery of policymaker meetings, e.g. meetings with MPs
• Support with desk research on the latest policy trends and updates in the UK
• Support internal communications activities such as internal newsletters and events
• Support with administrative tasks such as note taking and organisation of meetings

About you 

To excel in this role you will need to have:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Politics, Science (biology, biomedicine/medicine-related), or PR & Communications with an interest in science
• Fluent in English with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interest in writing and effective communication skills, demonstrated through studies or extracurricular activities
• Genuine enthusiasm for science, healthcare, politics, and Sanofi’s mission
• Ability to work well within a team and show initiative independently
• Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and a basic understanding of social media platforms.

Why choose us?

• Stretch your skills through apprenticeships, internships, graduate programs, and international experiences that grow with you.
• Learn from inspiring mentors and collaborative teams while contributing to real projects that shape the future of healthcare.
• Build your future with access to the latest tools, digital innovation, and continuous learning that keep you ahead of the curve.
• Explore more with personalized development plans, short-term gigs, and internal mobility across functions and countries.
• Grow in a purpose-driven company where your voice matters and your work helps improve millions of lives.
• 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.

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Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.

Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Watch 'One day at Sanofi' and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives at sanofi.com