Medical Affairs Trainee

• Location: Lisbon, Portugal • Start date: January 2027 • Duration: 12 months • Work mode: full time, hybrid (3 days onsite)   About the job   As a Medical Affairs Trainee , you will support the Medical Affairs team in Portugal in bridging scientific evidence and clinical practice. You will gain hands-on experience in medical affairs, medical communication, evidence generation, scientific engagement, and cross-functional collaboration while contributing to the development and execution of medical plans across different therapeutic areas.   Ready to grow your skills while helping shape the future of healthcare? At Sanofi, you'll be empowered to learn, ask questions, and bring your ideas to life, all while supported by inspiring mentors and collaborative teams.   About Sanofi   We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.   Main responsibilities: • Assist in the planning and execution of medical activities, including advisory boards, educational meetings, and scientific projects. • Support the preparation and dissemination of scientific and medical content for healthcare professionals, including presentations, training materials, emails, and medical information responses. • Contribute to medical communication and scientific engagement activities across therapeutic areas. • Support literature reviews, scientific research, and evidence-generation activities. • Provide administrative and project coordination support, including documentation management and tracking of activities. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support ongoing medical initiatives and projects. • Assist in organizing internal meetings, training sessions, and medical events.   About you     To excel in this role you will need to have: • A degree in Life Sciences (e.g., Pharmacy, Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related field). • Fluency in Portuguese and proficiency in English, both written and spoken. • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint and Word. • Strong scientific curiosity and a genuine interest in healthcare and medical affairs. • Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. • A proactive and collaborative approach to working within cross-functional teams.   Nice to Have • Previous internship, research, or academic project experience within healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, or biotechnology. • Experience using AI-powered tools and Large Language Models (LLMs). • Spanish language skills, particularly spoken communication.   Why choose us?   • Stretch your skills through apprenticeships, internships, graduate programs, and international experiences that grow with you.  • Learn from inspiring mentors and collaborative teams while contributing to real projects that shape the future of healthcare.  • Build your future with access to the latest tools, digital innovation, and continuous learning that keep you ahead of the curve.  • Grow in a purpose-driven company where your voice matters and your work helps improve millions of lives.  • Thrive in inclusive, flexible workplaces that support your personal and professional well-being.  • Launch your career with a company that invests in you — and empowers you to reimagine what’s possible. #LI-EUR #LI-Hybrid Pursue progress , discover extraordinary Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t