Job Title: BioProcess EngineerAbout the job:As Process Engineering and Innovation Lead within our mRNA Center of Excellence, you'll drive the evaluation and integration of cutting-edge technologies while ensuring they meet scale-up and commercial manufacturing requirements. Ready to get started?
Join our mRNA Center of Excellence where Sanofi is accelerating innovation in the mRNA space. With our long-standing expertise in developing and commercializing vaccines and innovative medicines globally, we're building a robust technological foundation that bridges conceptual innovation with practical manufacturability. You'll work at the intersection of process engineering and innovation, helping transform how we develop and manufacture next-generation mRNA therapies.
Main responsibilities- Identify, evaluate, and integrate emerging technologies to enhance mRNA process development and manufacturing, leading proof-of-concept studies and creating technology roadmaps aligned with platform strategy
- Drive process intensification initiatives to improve efficiency, yield, and quality while reducing process steps, minimizing waste, and implementing continuous processing strategies where applicable
- Ensure new technologies and innovations are compatible with scale-up requirements, developing models and strategies for transitioning from laboratory to clinical and commercial manufacturing
- Lead next-generation mRNA platform development, establishing performance metrics and coordinating cross-functional efforts to integrate innovations across the organization
- Collaborate with external technology providers, academic partners, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to stay current with industry innovations and ensure GMP compliance
- Conduct risk assessments, quantify impact on key performance metrics and cost of goods, and lead technology transfer activities for innovative processes
About you:Education:
- Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, or related technical field
- PhD with 2+ years, MS with 4+ years, or BS with 5+ years of relevant industrial experience in bioprocess engineering or related fields
Experience & Technical Skills:
- Demonstrated success implementing new technologies in bioprocess environments with measurable outcomes
- Proven track record scaling up processes from laboratory to clinical or commercial manufacturing
- Strong understanding of bioprocess engineering principles, unit operations, and process development in GMP environments
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements for process changes and technology implementation
- Background in modeling, data analysis, or automation is a plus
Soft Skills:
- Excellent project management and cross-functional leadership abilities with strong influence skills
- Outstanding problem-solving capabilities with an innovative, forward-thinking mindset
- Strong communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Languages:
- Excellent knowledge of English (spoken and written)
- French is a plus
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.
- Be part of a pioneering biopharma company that engages patients early in drug development and uses their insights to design studies that reflect real-world needs.
- Work at the forefront of drug discovery, harnessing cutting-edge AI, data, and digital platforms to push the boundaries of science.
- Help improve the lives of millions of people globally by making drug development quicker and more effective.
The salary range for this position is:
$100.500,00 - $145.166,66
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.
