About the role#
As a Site Management Operations Co-op, you will work directly with Site Management Operations Leads to support daily activities, operational initiatives, and cross-functional projects. This role provides hands-on experience within a GxP-regulated environment, assisting with the coordination of R&D facility operations.
What you'll do#
- Track and coordinate ongoing site activities, action items, and deliverables.
- Prepare and maintain operational dashboards, metrics, and KPI reports.
- Collect and analyze data to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities.
- Draft and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process maps.
- Support project coordination, including tracking milestones, timelines, and resource needs.
- Assist with equipment maintenance scheduling, asset management, and inventory records.
- Help manage facility compliance documentation, such as calibration and qualification records.
- Monitor preventive maintenance programs and escalate overdue items.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings with teams including Engineering, Facilities, Supply Chain, and Regulatory Affairs.
- Assist in the planning and execution of site events and operational reviews.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited bachelor's or master's degree program in Biology, Engineering (Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical), Pharmaceutical Sciences, Operations Management, or Business Administration.
- Permanent authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, at the assigned office location.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
- Experience with SharePoint, data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau, and project management platforms such as Smartsheet or MS Project.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- An analytical mindset with attention to data accuracy.
- Prior internship, co-op, or research experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
Location & details#
- Term: Winter 2027
- Modality: On-site
- Locations: Waltham, Massachusetts; Orlando, Florida; or Swiftwater, Pennsylvania
- Employment: 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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