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apprenticeship 12 months - public affairs vaccines
Who we are
Every day, 2.5 million Sanofi vaccine doses reach patients worldwide - powered by bold ideas, cutting-edge science, and passionate people like you. Across every stage — from discovery to delivery — Sanofians are shaping the future of vaccines. In global R&D hubs, exceptional offices, and state-of-the-art manufacturing sites, we’re reimagining what’s possible. But science alone isn’t enough — it’s the extraordinary minds behind it that truly make the difference.
Job title: apprenticeship 12 months - public affairs vaccines
- Location: Lyon
- Starting: January 2026
About the job
Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions and you can play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to make an impact on millions around the world. As an apprentice in public affairs vaccines within our Global Vaccines Public Affairs team, you’ll participate in the planning, construction, and execution of the global Public Affairs strategy for vaccine.
We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?
Main responsibilities:
- Participate in the follow-up and analysis of global and local policy trends in target countries
- Take part in the mapping of relevant stakeholders
- Support the follow-up and implementation of the department’s various activities, as well as the planning of relevant initiatives
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and local teams to ensure internal alignment of the department’s activities
About you
- Soft and technical skills: autonomous, organized, good interpersonal skills. Knowledge in the fields of Science, Public Health, Social Sciences and you are familiar with Microsoft Office.
- Education: bac +5 degree in Political Science, Public Affairs or Public Health
- Languages: fluent in English
Why choose us?
- Enjoy attractive remuneration and access to a wide range of benefits (profit-sharing, Employee Share Ownership Plan, CSE social activities).
- Take good care of yourself with high-performance health cover to protect you from life's hazards.
- Benefit from 31 days of vacation per year and 5 paid "exam preparation" days, depending on your apprenticeship contract.
- Play a decisive role by getting involved with us in causes that are close to your heart, thanks in particular to the “volunteer day”.
- Our recruitment process is designed to be fast and efficient. If your application is accepted, you will receive a call from our recruiter for an initial telephone interview, followed by a quick meeting with the manager.
PursueProgress. Discover Extraordinary.
Progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue progress. And let’s 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, or gender identity.
This job offer is accessible to all, regardless of gender.
Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com
Intitulé du poste : alternance 12 mois – affaires publiques vaccins
- Lieu : Lyon
- A partir de janvier 2026
À propos du poste
Vous souhaitez lancer votre carrière dans le secteur des soins de santé de pointe ? Rejoignez Sanofi et bénéficiez d'un encadrement et des conseils de leaders inspirants, tout en contribuant à améliorer la vie d'innombrables personnes dans le monde entier. En tant qu’alternant.e affaires publiques vaccins dans notre équipe Global Vaccines Public Affairs vous participerez à la planification, à la construction et à la mise en œuvre de la stratégie de relations publiques pour les vaccins.
Nous sommes une entreprise de santé internationale innovante qui aide le monde à garder une longueur d’avance sur les maladies infectieuses en fournissant plus de 500 millions de doses de vaccins par an. Nos équipes talentueuses explorent de nouvelles technologies, dans différents pays, pour protéger les personnes et favoriser la bonne santé des populations. Chaque jour, nous recherchons les miracles de la science, toujours en quête de progrès afin de contribuer véritablement à améliorer la vie de millions de patients dans le monde.
Principales responsabilités:
- Participer au suivi et à l’analyse des tendances politiques mondiales et locales dans les pays ciblés
- Contribuer à la cartographie des parties prenantes pertinentes
- Soutenir le suivi et la mise en œuvre des différentes activités du département, ainsi que la planification des initiatives pertinentes
- Collaborer avec les équipes transverses et locales afin d’assurer l’alignement interne des activités du département
À propos de vous
- Savoir-être et savoir-faire : autonomie, organisation, bon relationnel. Connaissances en science, en santé publique, en sciences sociales et maitrise de la suite office.
- Formation : bac +5 en sciences politiques, affaires publiques ou en santé publique
- Langues : anglais courant
Pourquoi choisir de travailler chez Sanofi ?
- Profitez d’une rémunération attractive et l’accès à un grand nombre d’avantages (Intéressement et participation, Plan Actionnariat Salarié, Activités sociales CSE)
- Prenez bien soin de vous en bénéficiant d’une couverture santé performante vous protégeant des aléas de la vie.
- Bénéficiez de 31 jours de congés par an et jusqu’à 5 jours d'absence "préparation examen" rémunérés, en fonction de votre contrat d’alternance (apprentissage, professionnalisation).
- Jouez un rôle déterminant en vous engageant à nos côtés pour des causes qui vous sont chères grâce notamment à la journée de bénévolat « je m’engage ».
- Notre processus de recrutement a été pensé pour être rapide et efficace. Si votre candidature est retenue, vous recevrez un appel de notre recruteur.se pour un premier échange téléphonique puis pour rencontrer rapidement le ou la manager.
Toujoursprogresser.Découvrir l’extraordinaire.
Le progrès ne se fait pas tout seul, ce sont les gens qui le construisent : des gens d'horizons différents, dans des lieux différents, dans des rôles différents, mais tous réunis par une même motivation : la volonté de rendre l’impossible possible. Et si vous rejoigniez cet élan ? Afin de poursuivre le changement, adopter de nouvelles idées et explorer toutes les opportunités que nous avons à offrir. Ensemble, continuons de progresser. Et partons à la découverte de l'extraordinaire.
Chez Sanofi, nous croyons en l’égalité des chances pour tout le monde, indépendamment de l’origine, de la couleur de peau, des croyances, du genre, de l'orientation sexuelle, de l'âge, de la citoyenneté, de l'état civil, du handicap ou de l’identité de genre.
Cette offre d’emploi est ouverte à toutes et tous, quel que soit le genre auquel s’identifie le candidat ou la candidate.
Regardez notre vidéo ALL IN et consultez nos actions en faveur de la diversité, de l'équité et de l'inclusion sur sanofi.com !
nullPursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.
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.
Watch 'One day at Sanofi' and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives at sanofi.com

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