About the role#
This co-op position supports the US Vaccine R&D Site Operations team in Waltham, Massachusetts. You will work alongside Site Management Operations Leads to assist with day-to-day activities, operational initiatives, and cross-functional projects. This role provides hands-on experience in a GxP-regulated environment for students pursuing careers in pharmaceutical or biotech operations, engineering, or related fields.
What you'll do#
- Assist with tracking and coordinating ongoing site activities, action items, and site commitments.
- Prepare and maintain operational dashboards, metrics, and KPI reports.
- Collect and analyze operational data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities.
- Draft, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process maps.
- Support project coordination for site improvements, capital projects, and change management activities.
- Track project milestones, timelines, and resource needs.
- Assist with equipment maintenance scheduling, inventory management, and asset records.
- Support facility compliance documentation, including calibration and qualification records.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings with R&D, Engineering, Facilities, Supply Chain, and Regulatory Affairs.
- Help plan and execute site events, town halls, and operational reviews.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited bachelor's or master's degree program in Life Sciences, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or Environmental Health & Safety.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week on-site for the full duration of the term.
- Permanent authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerBI, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Prior internship, co-op, or research experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau or project management platforms like Smartsheet and MS Project is preferred.
- Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
- Term: Winter 2027
- Modality: On-site
- Employment Type: Full-time
About Sanofi
Sanofi is a pharmaceutical manufacturing company based in Paris, France. It employs over 93,000 people across global offices. The company focuses on vaccines, rare diseases, neurology, immunology, and oncology. It also operates in the fields of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and consumer healthcare.
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