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Bioassay Development Senior Scientist

Framingham, Massachusetts Salary Range   USD 100,500.00 - 145,166.66
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Bring your curiosity to a team where deep immunoscience meets cutting-edge innovation. Across oncology, rare diseases, neurology, and vaccines, you’ll work at the intersection of lab science and AI-powered discovery — all while collaborating across boundaries to turn breakthrough ideas into real-world impact. Whether you want to deepen your scientific expertise or grow as a leader, you’ll find the opportunity here.

Job Title:  Bioassay Development Senior Scientist

  • Location: Framingham, MA

About the job:

Sanofi is committed to being a world-class biologics research organization, striving to bring next generation, transformative therapies to patients. Our BioAnalytics US team, as part of Global CMC Development organization, plays a critical role in advancing Sanofi's R&D pipelines from early discovery through late-stage development.

We are seeking a talented and highly motivated Senior Scientist with expertise in Cell and Molecular Biology to join the Bioassay Development group in Framingham, MA. In this role, you will be a key contributor to a multidisciplinary team, driving analytical method development, optimization and routine testing to support R&D programs to meet project goals within established timelines.

This position offers meaningful growth opportunities — from expanding technical expertise and assuming increasing project leadership responsibilities, to charting a pathway toward senior scientific or leadership roles within Analytical Development and the broader BioAnalytics organization.

Join the engine of Sanofi’s mission — where deep immunoscience meets bold, AI-powered research. In R&D, you’ll drive breakthroughs that could turn the impossible into possible for millions.

About Sanofi:

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Apply scientific expertise and judgement to initiate, design, direct and execute analytical experiments to develop and qualify relative potency methods for early and late-stage clinical molecules.

  • Innovate and engineer novel cell lines with which to evaluate molecules’ mechanisms of action.

  • Support mAb and bi/tri-specific development as well as other modalities such as viral and non-viral gene therapy.

  • Maintain good documentation practices using the electronic lab notebook system.

  • Maintain GMP compliance by following GMP procedures in the laboratory, by supporting routine maintenance activities in the department, and by training on drafting appropriate SOPs.

  • Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary and cross-functional teams, including biologists, chemists, quality, legal and other stakeholders.

  • Lead and contribute to high-profile presentations and publications, ensuring effective communication of research findings and methodologies.

  • Support the growth of the team by mentoring interns and junior scientists, sharing knowledge and fostering a collaborative research environment.

  • Collaborate with CROs and CDMOs for training, outsourced activities, co-validation or testing.

About you:


Basic Qualifications

  • PhD in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Immunology, Microbiology, Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences or a related field with a with a minimum of 1 year of relevant research experience. Academic research, thesis work, co-ops, and/or internships will be considered.

  • OR a Master’s degree in one of the above or related fields with at least 4 years of relevant experience. Academic research experience will be considered.

  • Experience in mammalian cell culture and either engineering cell lines or transgenic model systems.

  • Extensive experience in at least two of the following cell and molecular biology techniques: qPCR, Western blotting, and plate-based assays (e.g., ELISA, fluorescence-based assays).

  • Strong time management skills to execute in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

  • Excellent organization and scientific communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with SnapGene, Softmax, luminometer or relative potency statistical analyses

  • Knowledge of a biologics’ standard analytical methods and controls

Why Choose Us?

  • Make your work count by supporting a company that brings life-changing treatments to millions — and is committed to doing right by patients, communities, and the planet.

  • Drive Progress from within by helping simplify, scale, and modernize how a global biopharma business delivers smarter, faster, and more sustainably.

  • Support teams across science, medicine, and operations by building better systems, shaping bold strategies, and enabling innovation at speed.

  • Make an impact across borders and functions, collaborating with leaders to turn complex challenges into real-world solutions.

  • Advance your career through stretch roles, cross-functional moves, and development opportunities designed to match your ambition.

  • Thrive in inclusive, high-performing teams where every role matters and every voice helps shape what’s next.

Sanofi US Services and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive 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.

Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.

Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.

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

Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.

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