Sustainability Intern - Compiègne Development Center

Opella, the Consumer Healthcare business unit of Sanofi, is the purest and third-largest player globally in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market.  

We have an unshakable belief in the power of self-care and the role it can play in creating a healthier society and a healthier planet.

That’s why we want to make self-care as simple as it should be by being consumer-led always, with science at our core. 

Through our unique and balanced portfolio of more than 100 loved brands, including 15 global and local high-growth challengers such as Allegra, Dulcolax and Buscopan, we deliver our mission: helping more than half a billion consumers worldwide take their health in their hands.  

This mission is brought to life by an 11,000-strong team, 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites, and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. 

We are also proud to be the first major fast-moving consumer healthcare company to achieve B Corp certification. 

Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.

Our team:

The Compiegne Global Development Center is the main hub for Opella’s development activities, part of the Global CHC Science Hub.

Here, we create innovative oral products for global and local brands, leveraging both internal and external technologies. Our collaborative culture fosters close partnerships with internal stakeholders and a rich network of CDMOs.

Your mission:

• Join Development Center in Sustainability by Design project, supporting the implementation of the project to track and measure sustainable actions during product development.
• Have an overview of product development macro steps.
• Get knowledge on how to apply sustainability inside development activities.
• Propose solutions and/or tools that could improve the adherence of the teams to the methodology.
• Work transversally connecting different areas, stakeholders and countries.

About you:

• Experience: At least 1 or 2 internships in a pharmaceutical business.
• Soft skills: positive spirit, autonomy, ability to work in transversal/cross functional teams, teamwork, client orientation, take action, good communication, strategic thinking.
• Technical skills: Knowledge or interest in sustainability and project management.
• Education: Master 1 or 2 in pharmacy or engineering.
• Languages: C1 in English (mandatory)