Regulatory Science and Policy Associate - VIE Contract
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Location: United Kingdom, Reading
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Target start date: 01/10/2026
iMove, the Sanofi VIE Program, is available to citizens of the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland) aged between 18 and 28.
PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.
PLEASE NOTE that applications that are only submitted in French cannot be considered by our non-French speaking partners at Sanofi worldwide. Therefore, only applications that are submitted in English will be considered. Please make sure to apply with your personal email address.
About the job
As Regulatory Science and Policy Associate VIE within our Research & Development (R&D) Regulatory Science & Policy team, you'll sit at the heart of Sanofi's engagement with European health policy — monitoring the regulatory landscape, shaping our advocacy positions, and helping ensure our voice is heard where it matters most. From analysing emerging legislation to supporting Sanofi representation in industry forums, you'll gain rare, hands-on exposure to regulatory priority topics at a pivotal moment for the pharmaceutical industry.
Join the engine of Sanofi’s mission — where deep immunoscience meets bold, AI-powered research. In R&D, you’ll drive breakthroughs that could turn the impossible into possible for millions.
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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:
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Monitor and synthesise the regulatory landscape — track emerging health authority policies and trade association activities across priority areas, translating complex developments into clear insights that keep leadership informed on trends that could affect Sanofi's business.
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Foster cross-functional collaboration — coordinate regulatory science and policy efforts across Sanofi teams, proactively identifying future challenges and opportunities including pilots to address and explore them ahead of key meetings and decision points.
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Support regulatory priority topics — facilitate and coordinate Sanofi's responses to subject-specific regulatory and legislative initiatives and guidelines, ensuring our positions are submitted through the appropriate channels in a timely and organised way.
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Develop advocacy materials for the EU — produce position papers, talking points, and scientific publications on assigned EU policy topics, helping to ensure Sanofi's perspectives on priority issues are clearly articulated and actively heard by external stakeholders.
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Support Sanofi representation in industry working groups — enable active engagement in European trade association forums (including EFPIA and EUCOPE), contributing Sanofi's positioning to industry-wide discussions and collaborative initiatives.
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Support EU policy priorities — assist the EU Regulatory Science & Policy team in delivering on key policy objectives, including activities related to the ongoing revision of the New Pharmaceutical Legislation.
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Coordinate external engagement — help organise Sanofi's participation in major regulatory science events and conferences.
About you
Experience:
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1+ year experience in a similar role would be an advantage.
Soft and technical skills:
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Analytical mindset: Ability to read, synthesise, and distil complex policy documents, scientific literature, and regulatory guidance into clear, actionable summaries.
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Communication skills: Strong written and verbal communication in English, with the ability to craft compelling materials such as position papers, briefings, and talking points for diverse audiences.
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Stakeholder awareness: Comfortable engaging with internal teams and external partners, with an interest in building relationships across scientific, policy, and industry communities.
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Collaborative and organised: A team player who can manage multiple workstreams, coordinate across functions, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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Curiosity about health policy: A genuine interest in regulatory affairs, pharmaceutical legislation, and the evolving European health policy environment.
Education:
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Degree in life sciences, pharmacy, public policy, regulatory affairs, law, or a related field.
Languages:
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Fluent English (verbal and written).
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Additional European languages are an asset.
Why choose us?
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Be part of a pioneering biopharma company where patient insights shape drug development.
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Work at the forefront of AI-powered science that accelerates discovery and improves outcomes.
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Collaborate beyond your expertise, sparking new ideas with diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
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Help improve the lives of millions of people globally by making drug development quicker and more effective.
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Enjoy opportunities to collaborate beyond your area of expertise, working with diverse teams across science, clinical, and digital fields to spark new ideas and drive breakthroughs.
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Join a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core, with Employee Resource Groups and leadership programs that celebrate every voice.
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Achieve genuine work-life balance in a supportive R&D environment.
iMove is a unique program tailored for European youth interested in challenging themselves with meaningful assignments across the globe. At Sanofi we have a strong ambition to invest in young talents who will drive the success of Sanofi tomorrow.
Sanofi’s Work Abroad Program, iMove, offers jobs-assignments with actual responsibilities and a perspective to grow. We provide those opportunities in various functions such as: marketing, finance, regulatory, supply chain, clinical trials, production, etc. and in more than 40 countries. Sanofi unites people who are passionate about solving healthcare needs across the world. Joining our iMove Work Abroad Program is a unique opportunity to make a difference through your work.
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