Jobs at Sanofi in United Kingdom

• Location: Reading, UK
• Start date: 15 July 2026
• Duration: 13 Months
• Working Model: Hybrid – 3 days per week

As a Student Clinical Project Assistant (CPA), you will be part of the Clinical Studies Unit (CSU) at Sanofi. Our unit is responsible for setting up and managing most of the clinical trials conducted by Sanofi in the UK. Your role will primarily focus on providing administrative support to the unit.

You will develop an understanding of the clinical trial process from feasibility through to study close out, working with the CSU Medical Advisors, our Site Partnership Managers and cluster Innovation Lead as well as the clinical study teams. Additionally, you will have opportunities to visit different departments within Sanofi to gain a broader perspective of the company.

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.

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.

• Collaborate with the Cluster Medical Advisor and Site Partnership Managers on feasibility studies in the UK and Ireland, supporting the feasibility process and coordinating responses.
• Work closely with the local Innovation Lead to support digital innovation initiatives.
• Assist with the production and maintenance of confidentiality agreements with hospital trusts.
• Design newsletters and other communication tools to support internal and external communications.
• Prepare annual and safety reports for submission to ethics committees.
• Undertake a dedicated project alongside the medical advisors — this year’s focus is on diversity and inclusion in clinical trials.

To excel in this role you will need to have:

• Currently in your 2nd or 3rd year of a degree in Biomedical Sciences or a related field.
• Strong IT skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and drive results with a strong focus on quality and confidentiality.
• Proactive, customer-focused, and able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Willingness to learn and apply Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality control processes.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work environments.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and clinical trial regulations is advantageous but not essential (training provided).

• 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.

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.