Sanofi - Innovation and Research Placement Opportunity
Sanofi is one of Australian's top medicines and vaccines companies.
In parternship with UQ's Graduate School, is offering to PhD candidates an opportunity to work with their reserach and innovation team to develop their research and transferable skills through a HDR placement. PhD candidates with a relevant background (e.g.,data science, biomedical sciences, immunology, virology) are welcome to apply.
Intended start date: 2026 (Specific date negotiable with the selected candidate).
Total days: 60 working days.
Location: Translational Research Institute TRI, Woolloongabba. QLD. To collaborate with our team 2-3 times a week at the office, work from home available the remainder of the week.
EOIs closes on Tuesday 30th September 2025. Please email submissions directly to this link: Student Placement application for Innovative Projects Interviews are scheduled to take place between October and November 2025, with final placement offers confirmed by the end of November 2025.
This placement is unpaid, but you might be eligible to apply for one of the Graduate School Scholarships.
About the project
Develop with mentoring and guidance from inspirational leaders while helping to make an impact on the lives of countless people worldwide.
This Brisbane based placement offers a unique opportunity for the selected student to gain valuable industry experience and enhance their skills, while being mentored by inspirational leaders in a cutting-edge clinical trials project.
- Contribute to the design and development of early-phase research and innovation projects.
- Support landscape and literature reviews to inform strategy, identify trends, and shape project direction.
- Undertake a research-led stakeholder mapping project, analysing institutional networks, scientific domains, and policy intersections to identify collaboration gaps, enablers, and strategic entry points for cross-sector engagement.
- Work closely with internal and external teams to help translate scientific concepts into actionable plans.
- Learn how industry drives innovation through structured project design, partnerships, and translational thinking.
About you
Skills and Experience
- Strong interest in innovation and research in pharmaceutical sector
- Ability to analyze complex data set
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Why choose Sanofi?
- Hands-on experience in clinical operations within a leading pharmaceutical company.
- Exposure to cutting-edge research and development projects.
- Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the field.
- Opportunity to learn new skills and expand professional networks.