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Sanofi · Reading

# Regulatory Affairs - Industrial Placement

Reading Hybrid Full-time Legal & Compliance 

Listed on Sanofi ’s official careers site. Posted October 7, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
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## Job description

### Location

Reading (Head Office)

### Start date

1st July 2027 Duration: 13 months – Until 31st July 2028 Working Model: Full-time Hybrid position (3 days in office, 2 days working from home)

### Face to Face Assessment Days

December 2026 About the job 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. Together, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do and strive to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

As an industrial placement student, you will have the opportunity to experience life inside Sanofi, gaining valuable insight into a real work environment before you graduate. You will also build your skills and confidence by contributing to meaningful projects that will make a real difference to patients worldwide.

### About Regulatory Affairs & the Role

Regulatory Affairs sits at the intersection of science, healthcare and business, playing a critical role in bringing medicines and vaccines to patients. Our team is responsible for leading the regulatory strategy and lifecycle management of medicines and vaccines across the UK and Ireland, supporting Sanofi's portfolios in Specialty Care, Vaccines and General Medicines. This includes securing and maintaining regulatory approvals, supporting new product launches, managing changes throughout the product lifecycle and providing regulatory expertise that enables patients to access innovative treatments.

In this Head Office-based placement within the Regulatory Affairs Department, you will gain hands-on experience supporting regulatory activities across a diverse portfolio of products and disease areas, working at the heart of the pharmaceutical industry. Regulatory Affairs is a highly collaborative function, working closely with both local and global colleagues across multiple functions to help bring innovative medicines and vaccines to patients.

Through these interactions, you will gain a broad understanding of how different parts of the organisation work together and the critical role Regulatory Affairs plays in supporting patient access to treatments throughout their lifecycle.

### Main responsibilities
- Develop understanding of regulatory requirements through hands-on experience
- Support the preparation and tracking of regulatory submissions to UK and Ireland Health Authorities
- Review product documentation to ensure that it meets regulatory and company requirements
- Maintain and update regulatory databases, product information and registration records
- Assist with new product launches and lifecycle management of existing portfolio
- Collaborate with colleagues across multiple teams, both locally and globally, to support business objectives and promote a culture of compliance
- Participate in Team Meetings and contribute ideas to improve processes and ways of working
- Take ownership of specific projects and activities, presenting your work and recommendations to colleagues
- Support knowledge sharing activities within the team, including supporting the onboarding of future placement students Please note that this role is for a Head Office placement only and does not include clinical, laboratory or manufacturing activities.

About you This award nominated placement would suit students who are curious about the pharmaceutical industry, motivated by improving patient lives and eager to learn. You should be an undergraduate student currently undertaking a Life Science degree and returning to your studies at university after your placement has been completed. To thrive in this role, you will need: Curiosity and a genuine interest in the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare.

A patient-focused mindset and desire to make a positive impact on patients' lives. Strong communication and collaboration skills, working effectively with a range of colleagues and stakeholders. Organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities accurately and deliver high-quality work. Initiative and a willingness to learn, taking ownership of your development and embracing new challenges.

Some previous knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and Regulatory Affairs is considered beneficial but is not required. Full training and support will be provided. Why choose us? Sanofi will empower you to reimagine what’s possible! Launch your career with a 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.

Build your future with access to the latest tools, digital innovation and continuous learning that keep you ahead of the curve. Learn from experienced Regulatory Affairs professionals in a fully immersive placement experience with the opportunity to also work alongside other inspiring professionals to build your industry network. Contribute to collaborative teams and real projects that shape the future of healthcare. #LI-EUR #LI-Hybrid Pursue progress, discover extraordinary 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.

Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 7, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 18, 2026
- Listed for: 11 days
- Location: Reading
- Work arrangement: Hybrid
- Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Sanofi ’s careers site →](https://sanofi.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SanofiCareers/job/Reading/Regulatory-Affairs---Industrial-Placement_R2874095)

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