Sanofi · 6 hours ago
Head of Process Analytical Technology - Mammalian Platform
Framingham, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expSanofi is an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives. The Head of Process Analytical Technology will lead the development and implementation of Process Analytical Technology for the Mammalian Platform, focusing on innovation and technology implementation in clinical and commercial manufacturing.
Health CareLife SciencePharmaceuticalTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Lead the development and implementation of Process Analytical Technology for the Mammalian Platform, including cell culture and purification applications
Drive the design and evolution of our Process Analytical Technology roadmap to enable near-term implementation and long-term disruptive innovation
Represent the Mammalian Platform for PAT-related topics, interfacing with Commercial Manufacturing and Quality, as well as other Platforms within R&D (Microbial, Genomic Medicines, mRNA, Vaccines, Synthetics)
Engage relevant stakeholders across R&D and Commercial Manufacturing to ensure resources, budget, and implementation risk are adequately managed and communicated
Identify opportunities to improve our process development strategies and manufacturing approaches through the application of PAT
Act as a PAT champion across the Sanofi R&D and Manufacturing network
Mentor scientists across sites and teams fostering their career development and professional growth
Qualification
Required
PhD. in Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Physics, Bioengineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields with at least 7 years of experience or a M.S. with at least 11 years of relevant experience or a B.S. with at least 12 years of relevant experience
Relevant industrial experience and/or academic experience in Process Analytical Technology development
Preferred
Experience with spectroscopic Process Analytical Technology (Raman, Near-Infrared, Mid-Infrared, Fluorescence, UV-Vis) techniques
Experience with online or inline analyzers for Process Analytical Technology applications (HPLC, UPLC, LCMS, DLS, MALS) and auto-sampling techniques
Understanding of PAT-enabling digital architecture and its application in manufacturing settings (SynTQ, SIMCA-Online, Distributed Control Systems)
Familiarity with relevant Regulatory and Quality frameworks related to control strategy, method qualification, process validation, and data integrity
Understanding of upstream and downstream unit operations, process development, and technology transfer
Understanding of product quality attributes of therapeutic proteins (antibodies, multi-specific antibodies, fusion proteins, enzymes)
Ability to lead a diverse, cross-functional, cross-site matrixed team
Excellent communication skills in both written and oral settings
High level of scientific curiosity and innovation mindset
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
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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
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