Regulatory Affairs Summer Placement

• Location: Reading, UK
• Duration: 8 Weeks – 1 July 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
• Working Model: Full-time, hybrid – 3 days in office
• Assessment: Virtual Assessment (dates to be confirmed)

About the role

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.

You’ll join the UK & 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.

What you’ll be doing

• Work on a real-life project that supports how medicines and vaccines are approved and maintained
• Learn how regulatory teams help bring treatments to patients safely and effectively
• Take part in training sessions to build your communication and professional skills
• Collaborate with people across different teams and learn how a global company operates
• Join team meetings, share your ideas, and ask questions along the way
• Track your progress with regular feedback and support from your mentor

What you’ll gain

• Hands-on experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Support from experienced professionals who are invested in your growth
• The chance to build confidence in a professional environment
• Exposure to different career paths across the business
• A strong foundation for your future career in life sciences or healthcare

About you

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.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is currently in Year 1 or Year 2 of a Life Sciences degree (e.g. Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Biomedical Science or related discipline)
• Is curious about science and how the pharmaceutical industry works
• Is open to learning new skills and trying new things
• Pays attention to detail and approaches tasks thoughtfully
• Feels comfortable communicating and is willing to keep developing this skill
• Takes initiative and brings a positive, proactive attitude

About Regulatory Affairs

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.

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.

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.

Why choose us? 

• Learn by doing – contribute to real regulatory affairs projects from day one
• Be mentored – work alongside experienced specialists invested in your development
• Build your network – connect with professionals across Sanofi, including senior leaders
• Develop future-ready skills – gain practical experience in a global biopharma environment
• Launch your career – with a company that invests in the next generation of pharmaceutical professionals 

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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.

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.

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