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Quality Systems Summer Student
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.
Job title:Quality Systems Summer Student
Location:Waterford, Ireland
Start date:1stJune2026
Duration:3months
About the job
As aQualitySystemsSummerStudent,you'lldive into life at Sanofi, quickly becoming part of the team. Over your 3-month placement, tackle real projects that challenge you and build essential career skills. Experience our unique culture centered on our people, patients, and community. Gain hands-on work environment exposure before graduation, honing teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills. Work alongside experienced specialists in quality assurance, contributing to live projects just like any team member—gaining confidence and valuable experience.
Ready to grow your skills while helping shape the future of healthcare? At Sanofi,you’llbe empowered to learn, ask questions, and bring your ideas to life – all while supported by inspiring mentors and collaborative teams.
About Sanofi
We’rean 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:
Ensuringproper documentation, record-keeping, and communication for third-party quality activities.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives with third parties to boost product quality and process efficiency.
Supportingresolution of third-party quality issues, including audits, deviations, non-conformances, and complaints.
Monitoringprogress andtimelyimplementation of actions for quality issues and improvements.
Developing, implementing, andmonitoringannual GMP-compliant training programs, including customized plans and curricula.
Creatingtraining materials with SMEs, conductingsessions for new hires andemploy.
Updatingtraining materials for regulatory changes and supportinginspections/audits by presenting records and processes.
Collaborating effectively within cross‑functional or matrix teams to support project delivery in a dynamic and complex environment
Driving small initiatives or workstreams with a results‑focused and proactive approach,demonstratingagility and willingness to learn
About you
To excel in this role, you will need to have:
An ongoing degree, ideally inSTEMfields.
Self-driven mindset with a proactive, can-do attitude
Passion for the pharmaceutical industry andstrong desireto grow professionally.
Strong teamplayer skills with excellent communication.
Strong interest in quality management, GMP compliance, or training programs.
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 workhelpsimprove 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 reimaginewhat’spossible.
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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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