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Quality Assurance Operational Associate - VIE Contract
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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.
Quality Assurance Operational Associate- VIE Contract
- Location:Singapore, Singapore
- Target start date: 01/01/2027
iMove, the Sanofi VIE Program, is available to citizens of the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland) aged between 18 and 28.
PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.
PLEASE NOTE that applications that are only submitted in French cannot be considered by our non-French speaking partners at Sanofi worldwide. Therefore, only applications that are submitted in English will be considered. Please make sure to apply with your personal email address.
About the job
As Quality Assurance Operational Associate VIE within our Quality Assurance operations team, you will be supporting Quality Operations, Regulatory, and Contamination Control.
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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:
Quality Operations
- Ensuring that activities in his/her scope are conducted in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
- Ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and other relevant regulations.
- Conducting regular audits of production processes to identify and address potential quality issues.
- Collaborating closely with production to ensure quality standards are maintained throughout the product lifecycle; highly recommended to be located on the shopfloor.
- Managing and resolving quality-related issues in a timely and effective manner.
- Monitoring and analyzing quality performance metrics, implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Leading root cause analysis investigations for quality incidents and implementing preventive measures.
- Participating in internal and external audits and regulatory inspections providing support and documentation.
- Developing and implementing risk management strategies to mitigate potential quality issues.
- Fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement across the organization.
Regulatory
- Assist with the authoring of variations, the CTD sections impacted by the changes, and the renewals of the site products registrations, in compliance with all applicable regulations and company processes.
- Maintaining and updating regulatory files and databases.
- Ensuring compliance of the site products with all relevant product registrations, laws, regulations, standards, and guidelines in the markets where the site operates.
Contamination Control
- Conducting risk assessments related to contamination control.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality.
- Ensuring presence on the shop floor to oversee practices, identify gaps vs SOP for contamination control.
- Compiling and reviewing data from contamination control monitoring to propose improvements as necessary (from monitoring and trends).
- Supporting the preparation of validation protocol and supporting projects related to her/his area of expertise.
About you
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in quality assurance within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Experience in regulatory affairs, or microbiological or contamination control within a pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment will be preferred.
Soft and technical skills:
- Ability to meticulously review and analyze documentation, processes, and products to ensure compliance with Sanofi GOP / Quality standards.
- Communication skills to communicate with a large number of functions (from shopfloor to management) and to present complex subjects.
- Ability to organize and lead routine investigations with a multi-disciplinary team.
- In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Education:
- Master’s Degree in relevant field.
Languages:
- Advanced English knowledge.
Why choose us?
- Be part of a pioneering biopharma company where patient insights shape drug development.
- Work at the forefront of AI-powered science that accelerates discovery and improves outcomes.
- Collaborate beyond your expertise, sparking new ideas with diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
iMove is a unique program tailored for European youth interested in challenging themselves with meaningful assignments across the globe. At Sanofi we have a strong ambition to invest in young talents who will drive the success of Sanofi tomorrow.
Sanofi’s Work Abroad Program, iMove, offers jobs-assignments with actual responsibilities and a perspective to grow. We provide those opportunities in various functions such as: marketing, finance, regulatory, supply chain, clinical trials, production, etc. and in more than 40 countries. Sanofi unites people who are passionate about solving healthcare needs across the world. Joining our iMove Work Abroad Program is a unique opportunity to make a difference through your work.
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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.
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"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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