Sanofi · 2 days ago
Analytical Principal Scientist (Analytical team lead)
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expSanofi is an innovative global healthcare company focused on improving people’s lives through science. They are seeking a highly motivated Analytical Principal Scientist to lead their analytical group, providing support to chemistry teams and ensuring timely completion of analytical deliverables.
Health CareLife SciencePharmaceuticalTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Working with project team members and other scientists to develop analytical strategies that meet the evolving needs of projects
Develop specific and robust analytical methods mainly on small molecules using equipment including HPLC, UHPLC, GC, and be responsible for validating the methods when necessary
Coordinate the analytical work for projects this role is responsible for
Ensure the appropriate allocation of resources on projects in accordance with the priority of the projects and studies
Represent the analytical group in late development CMC projects
Ensure timely completion of analytical deliverables (e.g., draggability assessment, specifications, stability program, reference substances, etc.)
Author or review analytical development technical reports
Ensure good communication and cooperation among different functional groups, including CMC Dossier, Regulatory CMC, Research Platform, and Manufacturing
Promote networking with internal or external scientific partners including subcontractors
Qualification
Required
A Master's degree or equivalent in Analytical Chemistry or related field with a minimum of 8 years, or a PhD with minimum of 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry
Extensive experience in analytical method development and validation
Ability to operate independently and to prioritize
Familiarity with cGMP and regulatory requirements on analytical methods
Prior CMC project management experience
Excellent communications skills
Preferred
Ability to propose course of action and to provide strong advocacy in CMC team meetings
Having a record of success in CMC project management
Having working knowledge of synthetic chemistry and pharmaceutical development
Consistent record of collaboration with scientists and other stakeholders at external enterprises
Advanced scientific network in the industry and academia
Record of patents and publications
Record of adhering to and promoting lab safety practices
Benefits
High-quality healthcare
Prevention and wellness programs
At least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave
Company
Sanofi
Sanofi is a global biopharma company focused on prescription drugs, vaccines, and treatments for chronic, rare, and infectious diseases.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.97BKey Investors
Blackstone Life SciencesEvotec
2025-10-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-06-17Post Ipo Debt· $1.74B
2025-03-05Post Ipo Debt· $1.59B
Leadership Team
Paul Hudson
Chief Executive Officer
Francois-Xavier Roger
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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