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Regulatory Affairs Summer Placement
At a glance
Early Careers at Sanofi aren’t just about landing a role – they’re about starting a journey that stretches you from day one. You’ll dive into projects that matter, surrounded by people who challenge, mentor, and inspire you to explore more every step of the way.
Here, you can navigate paths across science, digital, manufacturing, and business – following your curiosity, growing your expertise, and building skills for tomorrow. With AI-powered tools, world-class learning, and a culture rooted in collaboration, we give you the opportunity to develop your expertise and transform our future.
- Location: Reading, UK
- Duration: 8 Weeks – 1 July 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
- Working Model: Full-time, hybrid – 3 days in office
- Assessment: Virtual Assessment (dates to be confirmed)
About the role
Ready to take your first steps into the world of pharmaceutical regulatory affairs? This 8-week paid Summer Placement is designed for Year 1 or Year 2 Life Sciences undergraduates who are curious about the pharmaceutical industry and eager to develop real-world professional skills.
You’ll join the UK & Ireland Regulatory Affairs team, where you’ll work on a real project, supported by a dedicated mentor. Along the way, you’ll build practical skills, grow your confidence, and get a behind-the-scenes look at how science becomes real treatments that help people every day.
What you’ll be doing
- Work on a real-life project that supports how medicines and vaccines are approved and maintained
- Learn how regulatory teams help bring treatments to patients safely and effectively
- Take part in training sessions to build your communication and professional skills
- Collaborate with people across different teams and learn how a global company operates
- Join team meetings, share your ideas, and ask questions along the way
- Track your progress with regular feedback and support from your mentor
What you’ll gain
- Hands-on experience in the pharmaceutical industry
- Support from experienced professionals who are invested in your growth
- The chance to build confidence in a professional environment
- Exposure to different career paths across the business
- A strong foundation for your future career in life sciences or healthcare
About you
This opportunity is designed for students who are at the beginning of their career journey. You don’t need previous work experience - what matters most is your mindset.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is currently in Year 1 or Year 2 of a Life Sciences degree (e.g. Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Biomedical Science or related discipline)
- Is curious about science and how the pharmaceutical industry works
- Is open to learning new skills and trying new things
- Pays attention to detail and approaches tasks thoughtfully
- Feels comfortable communicating and is willing to keep developing this skill
- Takes initiative and brings a positive, proactive attitude
About Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Affairs helps bring medicines from the lab to patients. The team makes sure every product is safe, approved, and ready to be used in the UK and Ireland.
During this placement, you’ll get a clear, practical understanding of how pharmaceutical companies operate and how different teams work together to deliver treatments to patients.
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.
Why choose us?
- Learn by doing – contribute to real regulatory affairs projects from day one
- Be mentored – work alongside experienced specialists invested in your development
- Build your network – connect with professionals across Sanofi, including senior leaders
- Develop future-ready skills – gain practical experience in a global biopharma environment
- Launch your career – with a company that invests in the next generation of pharmaceutical professionals
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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.
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Why work with us
- Shape your own journey. At Sanofi, diverse perspectives fuel bold thinking – and your path is yours to define. Whether through internships or graduate programs, you’ll explore more and build the future-ready skills that take your potential to the next level.
- Grow with the best. You’ll learn from experts across science, tech, manufacturing, and business – collaborating as one team on challenging projects that stretch you.
- Be empowered by innovation. With AI-powered tools, fresh ideas, and the freedom to be curious, you’ll partner with colleagues who turn challenges into breakthroughs – and help reimagine what’s possible.
- Make an impact from day one. Your work matters. You’ll shape solutions, contribute to an inclusive, sustainable future, and experience what it means to say: This is how we Sanofi.
This is how we Sanofi
Building international networks, empowering career growth, and innovating through smart risks. This is how we innovate. This is how we transform healthcare. This is how we Sanofi.
"We’re transforming Early Careers at Sanofi — with a clear mission to empower the next generation of healthcare leaders with the skills of tomorrow. Here, you’ll find bold and meaningful experiences that fuel your growth, ignite your potential, and enable you to make an impact from day one."
Andrew Sharp
Global Head of Early Careers
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