
General Medicines
Where bold ideas and groundbreaking science shape
the future
of care
Team Assistant Apprentice
At a glance
With us, you’ll break new ground across a growing and diverse portfolio – from established medicines that millions rely on to pioneering breakthroughs in immunology and chronic disease care. Imagine the scale: your work will help deliver treatments to people around the world who live with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and complications arising from transplant.
Fueled by groundbreaking advances in technology, we are accelerating innovation and expanding access faster than ever. If you’re ready to push boundaries, embrace the power of AI and digital tools, and shape the future of healthcare, this is where your ambition meets impact.
About the job
As Team Assistant Apprentice, you will support the GenMed Business Unit through proactive administrative and organisational assistance. You’ll help prepare and coordinate key strategic and operational meetings, manage diaries, and organise team offsites with productive locations and impactful agendas.
Your role will include budget tracking, PO requests, and support for internal and external congresses, onboarding, and training activities. You’ll manage travel and accommodation in line with SOPs and provide day-to-day administrative support, including preparing presentations, maintaining filing systems, and assisting with internal communications.
You’ll also contribute to ad hoc projects and business unit events, helping ensure smooth operations and effective team collaboration.
This role is based in Reading, requiring three days a week in the office — with either Monday or Friday as one of those days. The apprentice will be enrolled in a Business Administrator (Level 3) course.
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 being 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:
Support the planning and coordination of key franchise meetings.
Organise team offsites and events, ensuring effective logistics and impactful agendas.
Assist with purchase order creation and budget management processes.
About you
The ideal candidate will:
Demonstrate organisational skills with a proactive approach and strong attention to detail.
Be reliable and able to handle confidential information with discretion.
Thrive in collaborative environments with strong verbal and written communication.
Possess good knowledge of the Microsoft 365 suite (advance Office 365 experience is a strong plus).
Manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing demands.
Bring a proactive mindset and problem-solving approach.
Previous events coordination experience (beneficial but not essential).
Key Features for Success in This Role:
Open Mindset
Strong Ethics
Excellent Organisational Skills
Why choose us?
Stretch your skills through the apprenticeship that grows 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 personalised development plans and short-term gigs
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.
Provide business unit event support, including preparation and on-site coordination.
Manage diaries and scheduling to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
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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.
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.
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Why work with us
- Do the never done before. We push the boundaries of what’s possible: expanding access, accelerating innovation, and finding new ways to improve everyday health for millions.
- Drive the transformation. We’re leading the shift to AI-powered healthcare, using digital tools to reinvent how medicines are developed, manufactured, and delivered worldwide.
- Deliver at scale. Our reach is unmatched—we bring trusted treatments to millions worldwide, ensuring broad access and real-world impact at every stage of care.
- Make an impact that matters. From tackling global health challenges to advancing sustainable, inclusive healthcare, everything we do is driven by purpose.
Who ignites your potential?
For Sam, it was her mom—teaching her to listen, push boundaries, and put patients first. At Sanofi, we know your inspiration drives your impact. Bring your passion, and together, we’ll chase the miracles of science.

"Each disease, each country, each person brings opportunities that challenge us to push the boundaries, to think of better ways to look at healthcare and pioneer new possibilities."

Olivier Charmeil
Executive Vice President, General Medicines
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