Location: Waterford, Ireland
Start Date: 1 September 2027
Duration: 23 months | Two 8-month rotations, and 7-month
Working Model: Fully on-site
Working Hours: Full-time
Salary: €41,600 gross per annum
Assessment Centre: January 2027 | In person, Waterford
Your opportunity at Sanofi
Ready to turn your academic knowledge into real-world experience?
Join Sanofi, a global biopharmaceutical company, through our 23-month Graduate Programme in Waterford . Explore three different functions, gain hands-on industry experience and develop the skills to shape your future career.
As a Quality Graduate , you'll explore how quality is maintained, improved and managed across pharmaceutical operations. From quality control and continuous improvement to quality management systems, you'll gain practical experience, contribute to meaningful projects and build a strong foundation for a career in pharmaceutical quality.
One programme. Three rotations. A world of experience.
Why explore just one area when you could experience three?
Our structured Graduate Programme takes you through three rotations (two 8-month rotations, and 7-month), providing exposure to different functions, meaningful projects and opportunities to learn from experienced professionals.
Your rotation journey
Rotation 1: Quality Control Chemistry| Months 1–8
Start your journey in the Quality Control Chemistry, where you'll discover how quality control processes, laboratory operations and compliance activities support pharmaceutical quality standards.
Support ongoing quality control compliance activities and learn about Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.
Contribute to digital transformation projects within Quality Control.
Develop an understanding of analytical methods, specifications and quality control processes.
Gain exposure to the management of quality control laboratory equipment.
Rotation 2: Quality Control Support Group | Months 9–16
Explore stability, compliance and QC systems developing analytical and problem-solving skills while contributing to cross-functional initiatives.
Contribute to stability and compliance programmes
Support quality projects, working towards agreed timelines, budgets and deliverables.
Develop data analysis skills and participate in cross-functional quality projects.
Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of quality management systems.
Assist with document control and change management processes.
Rotation 3: Quality Control Micro | Months 17–23
Complete your journey in the Quality Control Micro, where you'll discover how quality control processes, laboratory operations and compliance activities support pharmaceutical quality standards from the microbiology perspective.
Support ongoing quality control compliance activities and learn about Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.
Contribute to digital transformation projects within Quality Control.
Develop an understanding of aseptic practices, microbial analytical methods, and manufacturing processes.
Your development focus
Throughout the programme, you'll build practical knowledge and transferable skills to support your future career in pharmaceutical quality management or technical analytical expertise.
You'll have opportunities to develop:
Quality management: Understand the principles and processes that support pharmaceutical quality standards.
Analytical expertise: Understand the principals of chemical and microbial process.
Regulatory compliance: Develop an understanding of regulatory requirements and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
Continuous improvement: Explore techniques for analysing processes, identifying opportunities and supporting improvements.
Your growth, our commitment
Your development is at the heart of our programme. Here's what you can look forward to:
Three diverse rotations: Explore different functions and build a broader understanding of the business.
Dedicated cross-functional mentor: Receive guidance from an assigned mentor, with monthly…