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Summer-Fall 2026 Co-Op - Clinical Project Operations

Morristown, New Jersey
Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Job Title: Summer-Fall 2026 Co-Op - Clinical Project Operations

Location: Cambridge, MA

About the Job

Join the engine of Sanofi’s mission — where deep immunoscience meets bold, AI-powered research. In R&D, you’ll drive breakthroughs that could turn the impossible into possible for millions

A 4-6 month Co-op/internship opportunity within Sanofi's Clinical Project Operations department, supporting the Clinical Operations Project Lead (COPL) in the Rare Disease therapeutic area. This position offers hands-on experience in clinical operations while providing comprehensive exposure to various aspects of clinical trial design, execution, and modernization strategies.

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:

  • Gain comprehensive understanding of clinical operations department structure and functions

  • Support study team in development, review, and finalization of study-specific documents

  • Analyze phase 2/3 clinical research study design and startup processes

  • Research and understand disease epidemiology and treatment strategies

  • Understand study site and country selection processes and enrollment strategies

  • Evaluate changes in global regulatory and healthcare landscapes affecting study design and conduct

  • Conduct comparative analysis of global regulatory practices

  • Develop recommendations for modernizing protocol design to enhance patient enrollment and optimize operational execution

  • Prepare comprehensive documentation of research findings and recommendations, culminating in delivery of a 30-minute presentation

About You

Basic Qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled and pursuing a master's degree in public health

  • Must beenrolled inan accredited college or university throughout the duration of the co-op/internship.

  • Must be able to relocate to the office location and work 40hrs/week, Monday-Friday, for the full duration of the co-op/internship

  • Must be permanently authorized to work in the U.S. and not require sponsorship of an employment visa (e.g., H-1B or green card) at the time of application or in the future. Students currently on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT usually require future sponsorship for long term employment and do not meet the requirements for this program unless eligible for an alternative long-term status that does not require company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong analytical and research skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

  • Previous exposure to clinical research or healthcare settings

  • Knowledge of clinical trial processes and terminology

  • Experience with data analysis and presentation

  • Understanding of regulatory frameworks in healthcare

  • Background in public health research methodologies

Why Choose Us?

  • Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team. 

  • Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally. 

  • Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact. 

  • Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave. 

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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