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Associate Scientific Advisor - VIE Contract

• Location: Australia, Barangaroo
• Target start date: 01/05/2026

iMove, the Sanofi VIE Program, is available to citizens of the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland) aged between 18 and 28.

PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.

PLEASE NOTE that applications that are only submitted in French cannot be considered by our non-French speaking partners at Sanofi worldwide. Therefore, only applications that are submitted in English will be considered. Please make sure to apply with your personal email address.

About the job

As Associate Scientific Advisor VIE within our Medical team, you will be responsible to develop medical materials for symposia, educational presentations, and post-event reporting. Additionally, they create internal training materials to upskill commercial teams and support the project management of advisory boards and medical congress activities.

Join the team protecting half a billion lives every year with next-gen science, mRNA innovation, and AI-driven breakthroughs. In Vaccines, you’ll help advance prevention on a global scale - and shape the future of immunization.

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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

• Foster cross-portfolio collaboration within medical and commercial teams, facilitating knowledge exchange and building capabilities that enhance medical project delivery and scientific communication.
• Set up & foster co-operations with external medical experts and network activities.
• Develop strong, trusted relationships with involved Key Opinion Leaders and ensure effective communication on briefings, timelines and Sanofi processes on a per-project basis. Prepare and present scientific data.
• Assist/support development of content for congresses and other educational platforms ensuring a one respiratory approach.
• To ensure a high level of compliance in Sanofi activities, speak up in the event of any queries or concerns and to proactively consider ways of improving our processes.
• Develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge of Flu and the competition and a working knowledge of RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) and pertussis and their Sanofi vaccines.
• To work closely with the cross-functional therapy area team (medical, marketing, sales and support functions) and support the planning and execution of the country brand plans.
• To create materials based on the needs of our external stakeholders in line with the medical strategy and the industry Code of Conduct.

About you

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year of previous experience in medical function within pharma industry.

Soft and Technical skills:

• Knowledge of infectious disease or similar, vaccines preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong verbal and written skills in English.
• Strong understanding of medical and scientific concepts in relevant therapeutic areas.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex scientific information for diverse audiences.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Proficiency in creating educational and training materials.
• Good team spirit and able to work collaboratively.
• Innovative mindset.
• Willing to travel.

Education:

• Advanced degree in life sciences or related field (PhD, PharmD, or MD preferred)

Languages:

• Fluent English (written and verbal).

Why choose us?

• Be part of a pioneering biopharma company where patient insights shape drug development.
• Work at the forefront of AI-powered science that accelerates discovery and improves outcomes.
• Collaborate beyond your expertise, sparking new ideas with diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
• Share knowledge with leading scientists, engineers, and experts in a purpose-driven community dedicated to protecting millions worldwide.
• Be part of a company that believes in the future with significant investment annually in manufacturing innovation.
• Help create sustainable vaccine solutions, from reducing carbon emissions in production to increasing global access to life-saving immunizations.
• Gain hands-on experience in state-of-the-art digital and AI-powered manufacturing facilities, where you can be part of industry-leading advancements.

iMove is a unique program tailored for European youth interested in challenging themselves with meaningful assignments across the globe. At Sanofi we have a strong ambition to invest in young talents who will drive the success of Sanofi tomorrow.

Sanofi’s Work Abroad Program, iMove, offers jobs-assignments with actual responsibilities and a perspective to grow. We provide those opportunities in various functions such as: marketing, finance, regulatory, supply chain, clinical trials, production, etc. and in more than 40 countries. Sanofi unites people who are passionate about solving healthcare needs across the world. Joining our iMove Work Abroad Program is a unique opportunity to make a difference through your work.

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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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