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Job Title:  Material Science Leader, MSAT

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.

This position is responsible for leading material science topics and acting as the scientific SME for material science representing MSAT. Key Responsibilities may change over time in accordance with business needs.

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of key quality attributes of most critical raw materials used in Sanofi’s commercial biologics portfolio. Partner with MSAT and Biologics Development (BioDev) Upstream, Downstream and Analytical SMEs for the identification of key quality attributes.

• Facilitate the use of key quality attributes of the critical raw materials for raw material control and investigations.

• Drive through partnerships within MSAT the use of data analytics for raw material analysis that includes but is not limited to statistical process control / control charts for CoA attributes, correlation between raw material attributes and process performance etc.

• Take a lead in understanding, addressing and mitigating raw material-driven manufacturing deviations. Establish best practices to manage process performance variability owing to raw materials.

• Scientific SME on the communications with raw material suppliers for new raw material introduction and custom raw material design during biologics lifecycle process development.

• Maintain awareness on global pharmacopeia updates and their impact to Sanofi’s portfolio. Participate as the bioprocess SME to develop the scientific strategy for managing the impact of the pharmacopeia updates.

• Strategically seek out partnerships with industry peers to collaborate on raw material issues of common interest.

• Guide BioDev on best practices for raw material selection during process development.

• Be an active participant through external engagement to present Sanofi’s position and promote Sanofi’s interests.

• Participate in supplier meetings, as required.

• Consult QC RM in developing a risk-based periodic material assessment strategy to confirm compliance of the raw materials with the CoA and previously qualified state.

About You

Basic Qualifications:

• BS in related discipline with at least 10 years of industrial experiences in relevant fields.
• MS in related discipline with at least 7 years of industrial experiences in relevant fields.
• Ph.D. in related discipline with 4 years industrial experiences in relevant fields.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Biochemical Engineering, Physical / Analytical Chemistry or Chemical Engineering may be considered.
• Good transversal understanding in Upstream, Downstream and Analytical techniques with deep expertise in minimum of one of three areas.
• Strong understanding of polymers and chemicals, their function in bioprocesses and how they interact with cells and proteins.
• Influencing across various global cross-functional project teams.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience with leading risk assessments or risk-based approaches for raw materials, CMC development or validation.
• Influencing across various organization levels in other departments.
• Ability to forge alliances with vendors and industry peers.

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.​​

• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.​

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.