Vaccines
Where
extraordinary minds
help protect  half a billion people

• Location: Reading, UK
• Start date: July or August 2026
• Duration: 12 months
• Work Model: Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office (one of which must be either Monday or Friday)

About the job

As a Medical Affairs Industrial Placement, you’ll gain valuable experience supporting the medical team on scientific activities within the vaccines portfolio. During your placement, you’ll contribute to medical projects, help adapt educational materials, and participate in elements of the medical plan under the guidance of the Medical Lead. This role blends hands-on learning with real responsibility, including field visits with Medical Leads/MSLs, the chance to attend scientific congresses, and support from a dedicated mentor.

Ready to grow your skills while helping shape the future of healthcare? At Sanofi, you’ll be empowered to learn, ask questions, and bring your ideas to life – all while supported by inspiring mentors and collaborative teams.

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:

• Support the medical team in scientific and educational projects related to vaccines.
• Help adapt and review medical content for use in educational programmes and communications.
• Collaborate with the Medical Lead to keep scientific information accurate and up to date.
• Learn about compliance, ethics, and governance in a healthcare environment — and apply these to your work.
• Contribute to a positive, safe, and inclusive workplace by following safety and quality standards.
• Manage confidential product information responsibly and professionally.
• Build connections with internal teams and external partners involved in medical activities.

About you 

To excel in this role you will need to have:

• You are currently a bachelor’s student, studying a science-related degree (e.g., biomedical science, biochemistry, medical sciences, or pharmaceutical science).
• A strong interest in healthcare, with a basic understanding of medical, pharmaceutical, or regulatory topics — especially in relation to vaccines.
• A team mindset, with the ability to collaborate effectively and adapt quickly in a dynamic environment.
• Problem-solving skills and the confidence to take initiative when faced with new challenges.
• A genuine desire to learn and grow, with a proactive and curious approach to your development.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail, especially when managing multiple tasks.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, particularly PowerPoint and Word, to support content creation and presentations.

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 work helps improve 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 reimagine what’s possible.

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Pursue 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.

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