Trainee Programme Your career springboard
You’ve already put in the hard work – now it’s time to make it count. Our trainee programs give you the perfect start to a career in a global healthcare company, setting you up for success.
Gain hands-on experience across key business areas, sharpen your skills with tailored training, and build a strong professional network. With a mix of real-world challenges, on-the-job training, and expert support, you’ll be ready to take on exciting projects and shape the future of healthcare. Your next step begins here.
Discover your potential
Our Sanofi "Discover" trainee programs open doors to your career
Dive into our trainee programs and experience how you can gain valuable experience across various departments at Sanofi. Here you can develop your talents and make a real contribution.
Your application
Apply online and let’s get to know each other.
First up: a phone interview (and maybe a video interview) to hear more about you. If all goes well, you’ll be invited to an assessment center – this is your chance to show us what you’ve got.
Applied Artificial Intelligence in R&D
Required Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in the natural sciences.
- University degree with outstanding academic performance in areas related to artificial intelligence, computer science in drug identification and technology, and clinical translation.
Language Skills: German, English
Duration: 24 months
Start: Once per year
Locations: Frankfurt
Areas of Focus:
- Large Molecules, Integrated Drug Design, Preclinical Safety, Translational Disease Models; I&I, Drug Metabolism Pharmacokinetics, CMC.
- 2-3 rotations.
Qualification Program: Extensive soft skill seminars
Manufacturing & Supply
Required Qualifications: Master's degree or Ph.D. in natural sciences, pharmacy, medicine, or engineering.
Language Skills: German, English
Duration: 24 months
Start: Typically twice a year, starting on May 1st and October 1st
Locations: Frankfurt am Main
Areas of Focus:
- Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Analytics, Process Development, Engineering, Automation, Digitalization, Plastics Engineering.
- 2-3 rotations
Qualification Program: Seminars and training in communication, GMP, Lean Management, project management.
Medical-Marketing-Sales
Required Qualifications: Master's degree in natural sciences or business administration (at least 6 months of experience in the pharmaceutical industry), international experience.
Language Skills: German, English
Duration: 24 months
Start: Typically 1-2 times per year
Locations: Berlin and Frankfurt, possibly Austria, Switzerland
Areas of Focus:
- Medical, Marketing, and Sales in our business units (General Medicines, Specialty Care & Vaccines)
- 2-3 rotations
Market Access & Public Affairs
Required Qualifications: Master's degree in business administration, economics, or natural sciences, international experience.
Language Skills: German, English
Duration: 24 months
Start: Typically every 2 years in the fall
Locations: Berlin, possibly Frankfurt
Areas of Focus:
- Market Access: Value & Access, Pricing, Contracting & Tender, Evidence-Based Medicine/HEOR, Payer Strategies, and Relationship Management; Public Affairs
- 4 rotations
People & Culture
Required Qualifications: Master's degree with a focus on Human Resources, practical experience in HR, international experience.
Language Skills: German, English, French is desirable
Duration: 24 months
Start: Typically once a year
Locations: Frankfurt, Berlin, possibly international locations
Areas of Focus:
- People Excellence Partnering, Center of Expertise: Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding, Reward & Performance, Talent Management, Country Policies & DEI; Projects
- 3 rotations
Business Operations & Support
Required Qualifications: Master's degree in business administration, economics, or natural sciences – ideally with international experience.
Language Skills: German, English
Duration: 24 months
Start: Typically every 2 years in the fall
Locations: Berlin, Frankfurt
Areas of Focus:
- Omnichannel Management, Market Insights & Business Analysis, Data Management & Reporting, Customer Relationship Management
- 4 rotations
Qualification Program: Extensive soft skill seminars
Finance
Required Qualifications: Master's degree with a focus on controlling, auditing, accounting, taxation, banking, credit management, financing, financial planning/analysis, internal control. Relevant practical experience, international experience, system affinity, analytical skills.
Language Skills: German, English, French is desirable
Duration: 24 months
Start: Typically once a year
Locations: Berlin, Frankfurt
Areas of Focus:
- Core Finance areas: Management Planning & Analysis, Accounting, Systems and Reporting, or Treasury
- 3 rotations
Qualification Program: Extensive soft skill seminars
Where will you go next?
Learn from experts. Leverage technology. Use your skills to make a difference. It all starts here.
Experience possibility
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Our culture & values
We're the first in Pharma to have a DE&I board. We also have Employee Resource Groups that create spaces for every Sanofian to be heard. Your voice matters – use it to shape our future.
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Why Sanofi
Get access to the tools, training, and support to reach your goals. By fulfilling your potential, you’ll help us achieve our aim of halving the time from discovery to therapy.
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Build a career with purpose
Bring your passion to your role and impact millions of people around the world. You're in the driver's seat – just set your goals, and we'll provide the training and support that will get you there.
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