Biologics Operations - Intern

• Location: Waterford, Ireland
• Start date: January 2027
• Duration: 6 to 8 months
• Work Model: full time, on-site

About the job

As a Biologics Operations Intern, you will join the Operations team at Sanofi's state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Waterford. This internship offers hands-on experience in the production of monoclonal antibody medicines, while supporting continuous improvement initiatives, operational excellence activities, and the delivery of essential medicines to patients worldwide.

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 manufacturing activities and gain exposure to sterile processing operations, including formulation and filling processes.
• Learn and apply cleanroom procedures, contamination control practices, and environmental monitoring requirements.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives to help optimize manufacturing performance.
• Support projects focused on operational efficiency and cost improvement.
• Collect, analyze, and present manufacturing data and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with teams across Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance.
• Support investigations, corrective actions, and process improvement projects.

About you

To excel in this role you will need:

• To be currently pursuing a degree in Biotechnology, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze data and communicate findings clearly.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn in a regulated manufacturing environment.

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.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should we receive a sufficient number of applications.