Regulatory Affairs Summer Placement

<ul><li><b>Location:</b> Reading, UK</li><li><b>Duration:</b> 8 Weeks – 1 July 2026 – 31 Aug 2026</li><li><b>Working Model:</b> Full-time, hybrid – 3 days in office</li><li><b>Assessment:</b> Virtual Assessment (dates to be confirmed)</li></ul><p></p><p><b>About the role</b></p><p>Ready to take your first steps into the world of pharmaceutical regulatory affairs? This 8-week paid Summer Placement is designed for Year 1 or Year 2 Life Sciences undergraduates who are curious about the pharmaceutical industry and eager to develop real-world professional skills.</p><p>You’ll join the UK &amp; Ireland Regulatory Affairs team, where you’ll work on a real project, supported by a dedicated mentor. Along the way, you’ll build practical skills, grow your confidence, and get a behind-the-scenes look at how science becomes real treatments that help people every day.</p><p></p><p><b>What you’ll be doing</b></p><ul><li>Work on a real-life project that supports how medicines and vaccines are approved and maintained</li><li>Learn how regulatory teams help bring treatments to patients safely and effectively</li><li>Take part in training sessions to build your communication and professional skills</li><li>Collaborate with people across different teams and learn how a global company operates</li><li>Join team meetings, share your ideas, and ask questions along the way</li><li>Track your progress with regular feedback and support from your mentor</li></ul><p></p><p><b>What you’ll gain</b></p><ul><li>Hands-on experience in the pharmaceutical industry</li><li>Support from experienced professionals who are invested in your growth</li><li>The chance to build confidence in a professional environment</li><li>Exposure to different career paths across the business</li><li>A strong foundation for your future career in life sciences or healthcare</li></ul><p></p><p><b>About you</b></p><p>This opportunity is designed for students who are at the beginning of their career journey. You don’t need previous work experience - what matters most is your mindset.</p><p>We’re looking for someone who:</p><ul><li>Is currently in Year 1 or Year 2 of a Life Sciences degree (e.g. Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Biomedical Science or related discipline)</li><li>Is curious about science and how the pharmaceutical industry works</li><li>Is open to learning new skills and trying new things</li><li>Pays attention to detail and approaches tasks thoughtfully</li><li>Feels comfortable communicating and is willing to keep developing this skill</li><li>Takes initiative and brings a positive, proactive attitude</li></ul><p></p><p><b>About Regulatory Affairs</b></p><p>Regulatory Affairs helps bring medicines from the lab to patients. The team makes sure every product is safe, approved, and ready to be used in the UK and Ireland.</p><p>During this placement, you’ll get a clear, practical understanding of how pharmaceutical companies operate and how different teams work together to deliver treatments to patients.</p><p></p><p><b>About Sanofi</b></p><p>We&#39;re an R&amp;D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people&#39;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&#39;s lives.</p><p></p><p><b>Why choose us? </b></p><ul><li>Learn by doing – contribute to real regulatory affairs projects from day one</li><li>Be mentored – work alongside experienced specialists invested in your development</li><li>Build your network – connect with professionals across Sanofi, including senior leaders</li><li>Develop future-ready skills – gain practical experience in a global biopharma environment</li><li>Launch your career – with a company that invests in the next generation of pharmaceutical professionals </li></ul><p></p><p><span>#LI-EUR </span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h1>Pursue <i>progress</i>, discover <i>extraordinary</i></h1><p>Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But 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. So, let’s be those people.</p><p></p><p>At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.</p><p></p><p>Watch our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v&#61;SkpDBZ-CJKw&amp;t&#61;67s" target="_blank">ALL IN video</a> and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at <a href="https://www.sanofi.com/en/our-responsibility/equality-and-inclusiveness" target="_blank">sanofi.com</a>!</p>