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

You will be part of a multicultural experienced formulation team, composed by pharmacists and technicians, your main mission will be to develop new galenical format for our brands.

During your 6-month internship, you will have the opportunity to:

• Run bibliographic research to support development.
• Benchmark the galenical format of the market and search for innovative solutions.
• Execute prototypes development in lab scale.
• Characterize raw material and finished product.
• Prepare support materials for the next internal innovation forum. 

About you

• Education: Pharmacy student pursuing a Master’s in development, pharmaceutical technology, and formulation.
• Soft Skills: Positive spirit, autonomy, ability to work in cross-functional teams, teamwork, client orientation, proactive attitude, good communication.
• Languages: Proficient in French AND English, both spoken and written.

Pursue progress, discover extraordinary 

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.  

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.  

Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!