**_About the Opportunity_** _This is an internship position for the summer months in the state-of-the-art Manufacturing Sciences Laboratory at Sanofi Waterford. The candidate will lead product-process characterization of complex biological drug product. Sanofi has a rich pipeline of Biopharmaceuticals based therapeutics and this position will provide the opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of Clinical and Commercial products as well as engaging with multiple departments throughout the Sanofi network for late stage development, industrialisation and life cycle management activities._ **_About Sanofi Business Unit_** _The multiple national award-winning Sanofi Waterford biopharmaceutical and medical device campus is located in Waterford on Ireland’s southeast coast. Established in 2001 and now with more than 800 employees, the site has seen more than €600m invested in state-of-the-art infrastructure and technology. Diversification continues to bring new products to Waterford and the expanded site portfolio continues to create new opportunities._ **_About You_** _To excel in this role you will need to have:_ **_Essential requirements:_** + _This internship is suitable for candidates pursuing a degree program life sciences or relevant field_ + _Knowledge in either Protein, Physical or Manufacturing Sciences_ + _Knowledge of downstream and fill finish processes for biologicals_ + _Excellent oral and written communication skills with Ability to influence at senior level_ + _Enthusiasm and passion for science contributing to an energized working environment_ + _Ability to quickly adapt to changes in project direction_ + _Technical expertise in either: Protein, Physical or Manufacturing Sciences_ + _Be able to drive change and find innovative ways of performing technical investigations_ + _Cooperate transversally with peers at all levels throughout the Sanofi network_ + _Exhibit strong leadership competencies – leading by example while providing strong scientific thinking and rationale_ + _Be passionate about your own development as well as that of your team_ **_What Sanofi can offer you_** + _A role where you are instrumental to creating best practice and as the organisation grows, you can too_ + _We offer a generous package including flexible benefits, and are committed to helping you have a healthy work-life balance throughout your career with us_ + _Leadership opportunity_ + _A newly refurbished gym is available onsite_ + _You will be based in our Waterford site which is accessible from M9_ + _Parking available onsite_ + _This is a full time role and we support flexible working_ **Pursue** **_progress_** **, discover** **_extraordinary_** Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people. At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity. Watch our ALL IN video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkpDBZ-CJKw&t=67s) and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com (https://www.sanofi.com/en/our-responsibility/equality-and-inclusiveness) ! Sanofi is dedicated to supporting people through their health challenges. We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. We prevent illness with vaccines, provide innovative treatments to fight pain and ease suffering. We stand by the few who suffer from rare diseases and the millions with long-term chronic conditions. With more than 100,000 people in 100 countries, Sanofi is transforming scientific innovation into healthcare solutions around the globe. Discover more about us visiting www.sanofi.com or via our movie We are Sanofi (https://youtu.be/96EwNjb1TLo) As an organization, we change the practice of medicine; reinvent the way we work; and enable people to be their best versions in career and life. We are constantly moving and growing, making sure our people grow with us. Our working environment helps us build a dynamic and inclusive workplace operating on trust and respect and allows employees to live the life they want to live. All in for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Sanofi - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkpDBZ-CJKw&t=2s)