* Location: Reading, UK
* Start date: 1st July 2026
* Duration: 13 Months
* Work Model: Hybrid schedule - 3 days per week, with Tuesday mandatory on-site plus one day on either Monday or Friday.
About the job
As a Pharmacovigilance Industrial Student Placement within the UK/IE Pharmacovigilance team, you will play a key role in supporting patient safety through technical and administrative assistance. This placement offers valuable hands-on experience in managing safety data, documentation, and compliance activities. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the highest standards of safety and regulatory adherence, contributing directly to the efficient operation of Sanofi's pharmacovigilance system.
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.
Main responsibilities:
* Support daily processing of safety reports and maintain accurate documentation within required timelines.
* Help monitor and manage the pharmacovigilance inbox, including case follow-ups and quality checks.
* Assist with monthly data reconciliation and track team training records.
* Provide administrative support through filing, document management, and meeting coordination.
* Help maintain inspection-ready documentation in both electronic and paper formats.
* Support communication between various teams and external partners under team guidance.
* Contribute to team projects while learning about safety regulations and pharmaceutical industry standards.
About you
To excel in this role you will need to have:
* Pursuing a degree in a scientific or medical discipline such as medicine, biology, chemistry, biomedical sciences, or a related field
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
* Effective time management and ability to prioritize tasks
* Team-oriented with strong collaboration skills
* Willingness to learn, adapt to changing priorities, and receive feedback
* Basic skills in data handling, including working with documents, spreadsheets, or databases
Nice to Have (Not Required):
* Familiarity with Power BI or other digital tools
* Interest in patient safety or pharmacovigilance
* Experience in a fast-paced office environment
* Basic understanding of medical terminology
* Awareness of emerging digital systems or platforms
Why choose us?
* 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.
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