Regulatory Affairs - Industrial Placement

Sanofi-aventis Groupe; Reading; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharma company in Reading is seeking a Regulatory Affairs placement student to gain real work experience. This role involves supporting product launches, ensuring compliance, and developing essential analytical and communication skills. Candidates should pursue a Life Sciences degree. You'll work alongside specialists in a collaborative environment that fosters personal growth and development.

Qualifications

• Must be studying for a Life Science degree and returning to university after placement.
• Analytical ability to interpret scientific information.
• Effective communication skills to convey complex information.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of regulatory requirements.
• Review regulatory documents for compliance.
• Assist with new product launches.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Organization

Professional Conduct

Learning Agility

Initiative & Drive

Education

Life Science degree (BSc or integrated MSc)

Job description

By completing your placement here, you will gain valuable experience of a real work environment before you graduate, developing skills that you will need throughout your career including teamwork, problem solving and communication skills. You'll be able to build your skills and confidence by working alongside experienced specialists, contributing to a range of projects as part of a highly skilled team.

About Regulatory Affairs & the Role: The Regulatory Affairs Department is responsible for supporting all business units within Sanofi, in both the UK and Ireland, through applying for and maintaining a diverse portfolio of marketing authorizations. We support the business by driving the following key activities:

• Portfolio development through supporting the launch of new products in the UK and Ireland, as well as advising on portfolio rationalization.
• Marketing Authorization maintenance activities to maintain the lifecycle of existing products.
• Compliance activities to ensure our products and our processes remain aligned with our Marketing Authorizations and with current legislation.

Main responsibilities:

• Develop understanding of regulatory requirements to support and follow up on compliant submissions to UK/Ireland Health Authorities
• Review regulatory documents for compliance with published guidelines and legislation
• Maintain accurate product master registration files and support departmental administrative activities
• Assist with new product launches and lifecycle management of existing portfolio
• Collaborate with Global Business Units and other functions to meet project needs compliantly

To excel in this role, you will need to have:

• Analytical Skills: Ability to understand and interpret scientific information, identify issues, and propose effective solutions
• Communication: Effective written and verbal skills with ability to convey complex information clearly and precisely
• Organization: Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Professional Conduct: Maintains professional etiquette with understanding of diversity, inclusion and ethical principles
• Learning Agility: Proactive approach to personal development with strong desire to learn
• Initiative & Drive: Self-motivated with clear career goals and enthusiasm for new challenges

Some knowledge of pharmaceutical industry is considered beneficial (training will be provided). 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.

Through this industrial placement you will have the opportunity to experience life inside Sanofi where you will quickly become part of the Regulatory Affairs team. During your placement you will have the opportunity to work on real projects that challenge you and help you develop the skills for a great career. You will experience a unique culture that is centered on our people, our patients, and our community.

You should be studying for a Life Science degree, either as an undergraduate (BSc) or an integrated postgraduate (integrated MSc) and returning to study at university after the placement has been completed.