Job Location : Swiftwater,PA, USA
Job Title: 2026 Vaccines Manufacturing and Supply Rotational Development Program Associate
Location: Swiftwater, PA
About the Job
We deliver 4.3 billion healthcare solutions to people every year, thanks to the flawless planning and meticulous eye for detail of our Manufacturing & Supply teams. With your talent and ambition, we can do even more to protect people from infectious diseases and bring hope to patients and their families.
The Swiftwater, PA site is an end-to-end vaccine manufacturing site which includes both upstream drug substance manufacturing (seed and vaccine antigen manufacturing), as well as downstream drug product manufacturing (formulation, filling, inspection, and packaging). The site is located on over 500 acres in the Poconos. The Vaccines Manufacturing and Supply Rotational Development Program is a 2-year, cohort-based program with a new class starting each June (based on graduation date).
What does it mean to be in the Vaccines Manufacturing and Supply Rotational Program?
The Vaccines Manufacturing and Supply Rotational Development Program is an accelerated entry-level leadership development program to develop future leaders in our vaccines manufacturing division in Swiftwater, PA. The program provides an opportunity to gain a broad understanding of vaccine manufacturing in Swiftwater, PA over a two-year period through 6-month rotational assignments. You will have one rotation in a production area, one rotation in a quality area, and two rotations in other functional areas during the program. You will be exposed to the latest biopharmaceutical technologies while refining and expanding your project management skills and applying engineering/process improvement skillsets to a variety of projects and process improvements. In addition, you will learn about the commercialization lifecycle of our products and get to see the industrialization of new products and processes on site.
The rotational program prepares associates for roles of increasing responsibility through formal and informal learning, regular formal feedback, and formal and informal mentoring. Program associates will have the opportunity to interact with senior leadership and participate in various key initiatives beyond the average employee experience.
While the Development Program is two years in length, the Associates that enter into the program are full time employees of Sanofi, and post program, enter into a permanent role within Vaccine Manufacturing and Supply at our Swiftwater, PA site location.
The Vaccines Manufacturing and Supply Rotational Programofferings and benefits:
Learn about Sanofi's organization, culture, and the Swiftwater site, while learning comprehensively in each of your rotations
Receive ongoing feedback, support, and guidance from your assigned mentor and rotation managers
Receive highly structured performance reviews on an annual basis
Learn about the vaccine manufacturing process from hands-on experience on the shop floor while working alongside experienced technicians
Have regular opportunities to interact with experienced personnel, including senior leadership
Be able to participate on project teams working to solve complex problems and overcome challenges
Build a network across site through and outside rotational assignments
Gain realistic job previews to assist with choosing and furthering your career path
Have opportunities to train/orient personnel to perform tasks by strictly adhering to SOP, SWI, Federal regulations, cGMP, Sanofi US policies and procedures and safety standards
We are an innovative global healthcare company that helps the world stay ahead of infectious diseases by delivering more than 500 million vaccine doses a year. Across different countries, our talented teams are exploring new technologies to protect people and promote healthy communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.
Main Responsibilities:
Leveraging formal education to acquire working knowledge, understanding of in-depth concepts, and practical, hands-on experience of the biological manufacturing process at our Swiftwater manufacturing site
Utilizing formal education to showcase knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors conducive to leading in a team-based environment
Active project team collaboration and participation using independent judgement and discretion
About You
Basic Qualifications:
Currently pursuing a bachelor's or masters degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Business or related field at an accredited college or university with the expectation that you will complete your current degree by the Spring of 2026
Must be enrolled in school the semester following your internship/co-op with Sanofi
Must be permanently authorized to work in the U.S. and not require sponsorship of an employment visa (e.g., H-1B or green card) at the time of application or in the future. Students currently on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT usually require future sponsorship for long term employment and do not meet the requirements for this program unless eligible for an alternative long-term status that does not require company sponsorship
Must be able to relocate to the Swiftwater, PA office location
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated teamwork and leadership abilities in academic and non-academic experiences
Previous internship, related work, and/or co-op experiences strongly preferred
A strong desire and motivation to develop a career as a future leader within manufacturing at our industrial vaccine manufacturing site in Swiftwater, PA
Why Choose Us:
Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it's through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and research methodologies.
Networking opportunities within Sanofi and the broader biotech community.
Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.