About the role#
We are looking for a student to join our Gene Therapy Rare Disease team for a Winter 2027 co-op. You will work under the supervision of leadership to support the development and execution of the Clinical Development Plan. This is a full-time, paid, on-site position based in Massachusetts.
What you'll do#
- Support activities related to clinical study design.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of the Target Product Profile (TPP).
- Assist in the formulation and implementation of the clinical development strategy.
- Support the preparation of clinical trial protocols and protocol amendments.
- Contribute to scientific communications and clinical documentation.
- Support interactions with Key Opinion Leaders as required.
- Participate in cross-functional team meetings, including Global Project Team, Clinical, and Regulatory functions.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacy, or a related life sciences field.
- Permanent authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, for the full duration of the co-op.
- Ability to relocate to the office location.
- Preferred experience includes knowledge of gene therapy, rare disease research, preclinical research fundamentals, and basic understanding of manufacturing processes.
- Preferred familiarity with TPP formulation, clinical study design, protocol preparation, and regulatory affairs.
Location & details#
- Locations: Waltham, Massachusetts and Cambridge, Massachusetts.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week).
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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