Digital Innovative Solutions Intern
About this opportunity
Are you passionate about healthcare innovation and curious about how new ideas become real-world improvements for patients and healthcare professionals?
The Medical Affairs Unit of Sanofi’s North Europe MCO (including BENELUX & Nordics countries) is looking for a Digital I nnovation Intern to join the team for a 6-month + internship starting in September 2026 .
About the Team
Medical Affairs i s a clinical and scientific function that provides HCP s and patients with evidence-based information about medicines, supports clinical decision-making, and ensures regulatory compliance . This team is dedicated to Immunology indications in 3 main Therapeutic Areas: Dermatology, Respiratory/ Rhinology & Gastroenterology. Close collaboration with Market Access and Commercial teams will be required .
Description
This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the intersection o f digital innovation , healthcare system s comprehension and healthcare transformation. You'll contribute to projects exploring innovative approaches to identifying barriers to treatment initiation among patients eligible for advanced therapies and propose solutions to close the care gap . You will benefit from the work of the previous trainee who explored solutions in the Netherlands. The focus for this internship will ideally be on the Nordics countries (DK, FI, NO, SE) .
If you're naturally curious, enjoy connecting with people, and love turning ideas into action, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Working On
Throughout your internship, you'll have the opportunity to:
* Map and analyze existing and emerging digital tools that influence the clinical environment , preferably with in the Nordics
* Explore AI-enhanced solutions , including LLM-based tools, AI chatbots with clinical decision support, and patient telemonitoring platforms , and assess their potential to accelerate patient journey thanks to a holistic approach
* Identify opportunities to improve collaboration within hospitals, clinics, healthcare systems through digital innovation , leveraging on Immunology concepts such as Type 2 inflammation and the atopic march .
* Propose actionable recommendations to bridge gaps between patients, HCPs, and the broader healthcare ecosystem , including gathering or generating data which would support the strategy
* Participate in the planification, impact measurements of proposed initiative s and/or collaborations and budget construction .
We're looking for students who are excited by innovation, enjoy solving problems, and want to make a meaningful contribution from day one.
* Currently completing a Master's degree, ideally in Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacy, Healthcare Management, Innovation Management, or a related discipline.
* Your internship must be part of your academic programmed or approved by your university.
Skills & Competencies
You'll thrive in this role if you are:
* Fluent English (written and spoken)
* Any k nowledge of a language for the region is a plus (Dutch, Danish, French, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish)
* Good understanding / kn owledge of the Nordics and /or Benelu x healthcare system s
* Curious about healthcare, science, innovation, and technology.
* Good scientific , and ideally Immunology background
* Comfortable with digit projects al tools and AI
* Proactive, self-driven, and comfortable taking ownership of your work.
* A confident communicator who enjoys building relationships and networking with others.
* Comfortable conducting independent research and presenting your ideas.
* Adaptable, collaborative, and eager to learn in a dynamic international environment.
At Sanofi, our Early Careers programs are designed to give you more than just an internship.
You'll gain:
* Meaningful work on that create real value for patients and healthcare professionals.
* Exposure to healthcare innovation, and digital transformation.
* The opportunity to build your professional network across Sanofi and the wider healthcare ecosystem.
* A structured Early Careers onboarding and Learning & Development program focused on communication, collaboration, and personal growth.
* Regular coaching and mentoring to support your development.
* A chance to develop skills that will help launch your career in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry.
We're looking for people who are:
* Curious and eager to learn.
* Passionate about improving healthcare.
* Comfortable taking initiative and exploring new ideas .
* Collaborative and open to different perspectives.
* Ready to challenge themselves and make an impact from day one.
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How this role compares
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