Chanel Scientific Communications Assistant (Alternance) — Beauty & Fragrance

Chanel is an independent global luxury house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrances and beauty. The Parfums Beauté division combines scientific rigour with creative excellence to develop and communicate product innovations worldwide. As an employer, Chanel emphasises craftsmanship, discretion, cross‑functional collaboration and long‑term talent development.

1. Support development and production of scientific content for Parfums Beauté: literature reviews, data summaries, scientific dossiers and presentation materials.
2. Translate complex R&D, safety and clinical findings into clear, brand‑appropriate communications for internal stakeholders (marketing, regulatory, medical affairs) and external experts.
3. Maintain and organise scientific assets and reference libraries; monitor scientific literature and competitive intelligence relevant to fragrance and cosmetic ingredients.
4. Assist in preparation and coordination of scientific events, advisory boards, and congress participation, including slide decks, abstracts and logistical support.
5. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure scientific accuracy and regulatory compliance of consumer‑facing claims and educational materials.
6. Support project tracking and stakeholder communications to meet timelines and quality standards.

1. Currently enrolled in a Bac+3/4/5 programme (pharmacy, chemistry, life sciences, biomedical sciences, scientific communication or equivalent) and eligible for alternance.
2. Strong scientific literacy with ability to read, synthesise and summarise primary literature and technical reports.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with meticulous attention to detail.
4. Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a matrix environment.
5. Interest in cosmetics, fragrance science or regulatory affairs; prior internship experience in a laboratory, R&D, medical or communications function is an advantage.
6. Proficiency with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and comfortable preparing professional presentations.

1. Scientific communication
2. Scientific writing
3. Literature review and evidence synthesis
4. Regulatory and cosmetic safety literacy
5. MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
6. Presentation design and data visualisation
7. Project coordination
8. Cross‑functional stakeholder management

Practical experience from academic projects or internships in scientific, regulatory or communications roles is desirable; previous exposure to cosmetics, pharmaceuticals or consumer health science is an advantage.

Enrolled in a relevant undergraduate or postgraduate programme (pharmacy, chemistry, life sciences, biomedical sciences, or scientific communication) and eligible for an alternance/apprenticeship contract.

Chanel fosters a high‑standards, discreet and creative workplace where craftsmanship and scientific integrity coexist with brand storytelling. Teams operate cross‑functionally, offering accelerated learning, mentorship and exposure to global product and scientific programmes.