2027 Spring Co-op Opportunities, Cambridge, MA

BioSpace; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi, a R&D-driven biopharma company, offers a six-month co-op starting January 2027, allowing you to grow across disciplines from In-vitro Biology to Bioinformatics and AI applications. You will learn under mentors and collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape future healthcare solutions.

Whether you pursue chemistry, biology, data science, or immunology, this program gives hands-on experiences in drug discovery, analytics, and development, with guidance and real project exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Immunology, Biotechnology, Neuroscience, Neurodegeneration, Regenerative Medicine, Neuroimmunology, Biophysics, Biomedical Sciences, General Biology or related fields.
• Master’s in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Neuroscience, Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Material Science, Immunology, Biotechnology, Biophysics, Materials Engineering, Science Engineering, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Data Science, Computational Biology, Pharmacy, Business, Health Economics, Public Health, Policy/Government Affairs, Marketing or related fields.
• PhD in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Bioanalytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Mass Spectrometry, Neuroscience, Immunology, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Data Science, Computational Biology, Material Science, Pharmacy (PharmD) or related fields.

Education

Bachelor's in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Immunology, Biotechnology, Neuroscience, Neurodegeneration, Regenerative Medicine, Neuroimmunology, Biophysics, Biomedical Sciences, General Biology or related fields.

Master's in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Neuroscience, Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Material Science, Immunology, Biotechnology, Biophysics, Materials Engineering, Science Engineering, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Data Science, Computational Biology, Pharmacy, Business, Health Economics, Public Health, Policy/Government Affairs, Marketing or related fields.

PhD in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Bioanalytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Mass Spectrometry, Neuroscience, Immunology, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Data Science, Computational Biology, Material Science, Pharmacy (PharmD) or related fields.

Job description

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.

This co-op opportunity will have a 6 month duration starting January 2027.

About Sanofi

We're an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving peoples 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 peoples lives.

Available Disciplines

• In-vitro Biology: Conduct experiments that reveal how potential medicines interact with human cells, taking the first crucial steps toward new treatments
• Medicinal Chemistry: Design andcreateentirely new molecules that could become tomorrow's blockbuster medicines,combining creativity withcutting-edgescience
• Process Chemistry: Optimize synthetic routes and develop scalable manufacturing processes for drug substances, applying green chemistry principles to deliver safe, efficient medicines at global scale.
• Bioanalytics: Usestate-of-the-arttechnology to measure and understand how medicines work in the human body, directly contributing to safer and more effective treatments
• Bioinformatics: Decode genomic data to understand disease mechanismsandidentifynew therapeutic targets, contributing to the era of precision medicine
• MachineLearning/AI: Build intelligent systems that could predict which drug candidates will succeed, revolutionizing how medicines are discovered and developed
• Drug Product Development: Shape the final form of medicines that patients receive, ensuring every pill, injection, or treatment delivers hope and healing with precision and safety
• Immunology(Analytical): Measure the body'simmune responses to develop vaccines andimmunotherapies that could prevent the next pandemic or cure autoimmune diseases
• Characterization: Become a molecular detective, unlocking the secrets of biological medicines to ensure every dose meets the highest standards of quality and efficacy
• Neuroscience Research: Tackle some of humanity's most challenging diseases affecting the brain and nervous system, from Alzheimer's to rareneurological disorders
• Public Affairs & Patient Advocacy: Bridge science, policy, and patient communities by engaging with advocacy organizations, monitoring policy trends, and advancing patient access to innovative treatments.
• Laboratory Automation: Implement robotic systems that accelerate scientific research and make high-throughput analysis possible
• Material Sciences: Investigate and solve complex material challenges that couldimpactmedicine quality and patient safety
• MarketAccess: Navigate complex healthcare systems to ensure patients can afford and access the medicines they need, removing barriers to treatment

About You

Basic Qualifications:

Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in:

• Bachelor's in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Immunology, Biotechnology, Neuroscience, Neurodegeneration, Regenerative Medicine, Neuroimmunology, Biophysics, Biomedical Sciences, General Biology or related fields.

or

• Master's in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Neuroscience, Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Material Science, Immunology, Biotechnology, Biophysics, Materials Engineering, Science Engineering, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Data Science, Computational Biology, Pharmacy, Business, Health Economics, Public Health, Policy/Government Affairs, Marketing or related fields.

or

• PhD in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Bioanalytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Mass Spectrometry, Neuroscience, Immunology, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Data Science, Computational Biology, Material Science, Pharmacy (PharmD) or related fields.

Candidates Must Also Meet The Following Eligibility Requirements

• Must be permanently authorized to work in the U.S. and not require sponsorship of an employment visa (e.g., H-1B or green card) at the time of application or in the future. Students currently on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT usually require future sponsorship for long term employment and do not meet the Internal requirements for this program unless eligible for an alternative long-term status that does not require company sponsorship.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university throughout the duration of the co-op/internship.
• Must be able to relocate to the office location and work 40hrs/week, Monday to Friday for the full duration of the co-op/internship.

Why Choose Us

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future focused team.
• 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.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is$27 - 60 hourly. Final compensation will bedeterminedbased ondemonstratedexperience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.