Job title: Scientist, Genomic Medicine Purification

Location: Waltham, MA

About the Job

Are you ready to shape the future of medicine? The race is on to speed up drug discovery and development to find answers for patients and their families. Your skills could be critical in helping our teams accelerate progress.

The Genomic Medicine Unit (GMU) in Sanofi is responsible for the design and optimization of cell and gene therapy manufacturing processes and platforms. This organization encompasses vector and cell line engineering, upstream and downstream process development, drug product development, analytics, and clinical manufacturing support.

The GMU purification process development group is responsible for the development of viral and non-viral gene therapy purification processes and supporting gene therapy purification for next-generation production platforms to enable high-dose gene therapy programs. The Scientist – Purification Process Development role requires leadership both inside and outside the laboratory and will rely on industry expertise and the exploration of novel technologies in order to build robust and efficient purification processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in biologics or gene therapy purification development and bioprocess analytics.

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 and conduct viral/non-viral vector purification process development and process analytics

Develop and optimize robust viral/non-viral vector purification process using advanced knowledge of column chromatography, filtration, and other downstream purification technology

Develop, conduct, maintain analytical assays such as ELISA, DLS, Octet, QPCR/ddPCR, HPLC, and CE-SDS etc. for in-process sample testing to support process development

Provide scientific and technical expertise for in-process sample testing activities, including product quality and process impurity methodologies

Perform troubleshooting experiments and communicate findings with appropriate working groups

Maintain industry knowledge and keep abreast of new and relevant technologies

Perform data analysis, contribute to technical reports, external publications, patent applications and internal/external presentations

Lead scale-up activities to implement a manufacturing process based on DSP development knowledge

Communicate effectively with internal and external teams, e.g. CDMOs for tech transfer activities

Mentor and support junior staff and build a culture of support and collaboration

About You

Earned PhD (preferred) in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or related discipline OR Master’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience  

Technical experience in modern analytical techniques such as spectrophotometry, ELISA, DLS, Octet, QPCR/ddPCR, HPLC, and CE-SDS

Significant experience, knowledge and understanding of purification technologies and operations (required) such as:

Filtration unit operations at various scales, including depth filtration, tangential flow filtration, etc.

Protein purification chromatography

Virus clearance and inactivation

Expertise in technical report writing is necessary

Familiarity with advanced purification technologies and process analytical technologies is helpful

Familiarity with analytical method transfer, analytical method bridging across organizations is preferred

Experience with process technology transfers and performing gap analyses and risk assessments is ideal

Understanding of critical quality attributes and the principles of Quality by Design and ability to apply DOE to downstream development is also preferred

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Experience in AAV and/or non-viral purification development

Experience in writing CMC components of regulatory dossiers

Knowledge of product comparability, target product profile and quality risk assessment activities

Viral clearance study design and execution

Late-stage purification experience such as design space mapping and process robustness studies

Ability to work in Biosafety Level 2, follow safe lab procedures and maintain good laboratory practices (GLPs)

Ability to work under minimal supervision and function within a collaborative, team-oriented environment

Excellent organization and communication skills

Innovative, critical and creative thinker, unafraid of proposing aggressive solutions to complex problems

Experience with biophysical characterization

Experience in continuous manufacturing and process analytical technology

Experience in mentoring junior staff

Ability to build and nurture cross-functional relationships

Ability to communicate and represent group in diverse, multi-functional meetings

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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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.

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Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; 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.