Quality & Compliance Path - Spain Graduate Programme 2026/2027
Sanofi · Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
- On site
- Internship
- €24,000 / year
- Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
Job highlights
- Full-time paid role with university course.
- Gain experience in quality and compliance.
- Work on impactful projects from day one.
- Develop skills with international exposure.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
About the role
Quality & Compliance Graduate Programme Spain
Join Sanofi Spain Graduate Programme – a 12-month journey combined with a university-accredited course, offering you the chance to learn, grow, and gain real experience simultaneously.
Upon application, you will select a stream aligned with your interests. We will then match you to a specific role within our teams based on your strengths and current opportunities. You will join one team from day one, take ownership, and contribute to impactful projects without rotating between roles.
From the outset, you will work on meaningful projects, collaborate with diverse teams, and build skills that open doors across functions, countries, and careers. This programme is designed for your growth and potential.
What Makes This Programme Different
- You contribute from day one as a full-time employee.
- You study while you work, with full support.
- You learn from mentors invested in your growth.
- You gain exposure to international teams and diverse working methods.
About Sanofi
At Sanofi, we transform healthcare by combining science, technology, and collaboration, creating opportunities for you to grow, learn, and make an impact from day one. Together, we pursue scientific breakthroughs to improve people's lives.
Your Journey in Quality & Compliance
Join teams dedicated to ensuring our medicines and vaccines meet the highest quality, safety, and regulatory standards. You will work with quality systems, compliance, and regulatory processes that protect patients and maintain trust, safeguarding the quality and compliance of healthcare innovation.
What You’ll Gain
- Experience with GxP, deviations, CAPA, and quality documentation.
- Exposure to regulatory submissions and local/global compliance processes.
- Understanding of product lifecycle quality and risk management.
- Confidence in working within a structured, regulated environment.
What You May Work With
- Quality systems dashboards & documentation tools.
- SOPs/PNTs, change control systems.
- Regulatory frameworks and reporting tools.
- Supplier quality systems and audit processes.
What You’ll Do
- Support quality systems: deviations, CAPA, change control, audits.
- Assist with regulatory submissions, post-approval variations, and compliance checks.
- Contribute to product quality reviews (PQR) and supplier oversight.
- Prepare documentation, reports, and quality-related SOPs.
This Could Be You If…
- You are detail-oriented and analytical.
- You prioritize doing things right, safely, and compliantly.
- You enjoy structured processes and documentation.
- You communicate clearly and work well across teams.
What You’ll Bring
While you don’t need to have everything figured out, you’ll likely thrive in this programme if you bring:
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (completed within the last 3 years or graduating soon).
- Confidence working in English (B2 minimum, C1 preferred); Spanish is a plus.
- Curiosity, initiative, and a genuine interest in learning and growing.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
- A problem-solving approach and willingness to take on new challenges.
- Openness to combining work with a university-accredited course during the programme.
Practical Considerations
- You must have full right to work in Spain.
- You’ll be enrolled in a university-accredited course alongside your role.
- The programme starts on 1 October 2026 and requires a 12-month commitment.
What We Offer
Beyond meaningful work and development, you’ll receive a competitive compensation package:
- €24,000 gross annual base salary.
- 5% annual bonus.
- Social benefits package.
- Up to €3,000 development support for your university-accredited course.
If you’re excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t tick every box.
Key skills/competency
- Quality Assurance
- Regulatory Compliance
- GxP
- CAPA
- Change Control
- Audits
- Quality Documentation
- Risk Management
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Sanofi Graduate Programme
Skills & topics
- Quality Assurance
- Compliance
- Regulatory Affairs
- Pharmaceuticals
- Graduate Program
- Spain
- GxP
- CAPA
- Change Control
- Sanofi
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your degree, English proficiency (B2/C1), and any relevant coursework or projects related to quality, compliance, or regulatory affairs for the Quality & Compliance Graduate Programme at Sanofi Spain.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Emphasize your analytical skills, attention to detail, structured thinking, and enthusiasm for learning and contributing to Sanofi's mission.
- Showcase problem-solving: Be prepared to discuss how you approach challenges, your collaborative spirit, and your willingness to undertake new responsibilities, especially combining work and study.
- Research Sanofi's values: Understand Sanofi's commitment to quality, safety, and transforming healthcare, and articulate how your personal values align with theirs during the interview process.
- Highlight right to work: Clearly state your full right to work in Spain as this is a mandatory requirement for the Sanofi Spain Graduate Programme.
Technical preparation
Review GxP guidelines and principles.,Understand deviation and CAPA processes.,Familiarize with quality documentation tools.,Study regulatory submission basics.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you were detail-oriented.,How do you ensure work is compliant?,Share an example of structured thinking.,How do you collaborate with diverse teams?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the salary for the Quality & Compliance Graduate Programme at Sanofi Spain?
- The Quality & Compliance Graduate Programme at Sanofi Spain offers a competitive gross annual base salary of €24,000, plus a 5% annual bonus and a social benefits package. There is also up to €3,000 in development support for the associated university-accredited course.
- What are the educational requirements for the Sanofi Spain Graduate Programme?
- To be eligible for the Sanofi Spain Graduate Programme, you need a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field, completed within the last 3 years or you must be graduating soon. This programme specifically targets recent graduates.
- Is this a remote or on-site role at Sanofi?
- The Sanofi Spain Graduate Programme is a full-time, on-site role within Spain, as it requires you to be enrolled in a university-accredited course alongside your work and have the full right to work in Spain. The specific location will be within one of Sanofi's teams in Spain.
- What is the duration of the Quality & Compliance Graduate Programme at Sanofi?
- The Quality & Compliance Graduate Programme at Sanofi is a 12-month commitment, designed to provide intensive learning and experience. It begins on October 1, 2026.
- What level of English proficiency is required for the Sanofi Graduate Programme?
- For the Sanofi Graduate Programme, a minimum B2 level of English proficiency is required, with a C1 level being preferred. While Spanish is a plus, strong English communication skills are essential for this international program.
- How does the Sanofi Spain Graduate Programme balance work and study?
- The Sanofi Spain Graduate Programme uniquely integrates work and study. You will be a full-time employee engaged in meaningful projects while also being enrolled in a university-accredited course, with Sanofi providing full support for your development.
- What kind of projects will I work on as part of the Quality & Compliance stream?
- In the Quality & Compliance stream of the Sanofi Spain Graduate Programme, you will support quality systems such as deviations, CAPA, and change control. You'll also assist with regulatory submissions, compliance checks, product quality reviews, and prepare essential documentation.
- Does Sanofi offer opportunities for international exposure within this graduate program?
- Yes, the Sanofi Spain Graduate Programme explicitly offers exposure to international teams and ways of working. This is a key benefit designed to broaden your understanding of global operations and diverse perspectives within Sanofi.