Quality Systems Intern: Data & Process Improvement

Sanofi; Waterford; Hybrid; EUR 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Sanofi is seeking a Quality Systems Intern in Waterford for a 6- to 8-month hybrid placement starting January 2027. You will support third-party and supplier quality information, learn how quality data is managed across systems, and help improve data quality and processes under mentorship.

You will work with Excel and other tools, gain practical exposure to quality operations in a global biopharma setting, and grow your skills while contributing to real projects that shape healthcare outcomes.

Qualifications

• Be a current university student who will return to university after completing the internship.
• Interest in developing knowledge and experience within Quality.
• Relevant areas of study may include Quality Assurance, Quality Systems, Chemistry, Microbiology or another related scientific discipline.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to work accurately with information and data.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word, and confidence learning new digital tools and systems such as QualiPSO.
• The ability to organise your work, take ownership of tasks and work independently when needed.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, with the confidence to ask questions, share observations and raise potential issues.
• A willingness to learn and work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Support Quality improvement projects related to the management of third-party and supplier information.
• Review information across different systems and data sources to help identify missing, incomplete or inconsistent data.
• Help maintain and update quality information within internal systems, including QualiPSO.
• Support the review, processing, approval and implementation of third-party change notifications.
• Work with Excel and other digital tools to organise, consolidate and present information in a clear and structured way.
• Connect with internal colleagues and, where required, external suppliers to gather missing information and support accurate record keeping.
• Highlight potential gaps, delays or issues identified during your work and collaborate with the team to help resolve them.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Willingness to learn

Education

Quality Assurance

Quality Systems

Chemistry or Microbiology

Related scientific discipline

Tools

Excel

Word

QualiPSO

Job description

Sanofi is seeking a Quality Systems Intern in Waterford for a 6- to 8-month hybrid placement starting January 2027. You will support third-party and supplier quality information, learn how quality data is managed across systems, and help improve data quality and processes under mentorship.

You will work with Excel and other tools, gain practical exposure to quality operations in a global biopharma setting, and grow your skills while contributing to real projects that shape healthcare outcomes.