Join Sanofi as a Principal Scientist in Engineering, where you will lead innovations in lab automation and digital development for drug substance processes. Collaborate with global teams to optimize pharmaceutical processes and enhance lab productivity, making a meaningful impact on patient care.
Key Responsibilities
Work closely with laboratory teams to design, develop, and deploy automated systems and workflows
Program and develop automated laboratory systems, integrating analytical instruments with software
Build mechanistic, hybrid, and data-driven modeling solutions for small molecule process development
Assist in deploying digital twins and Model Predictive Control systems
Provide technical presentations and document project work
Establish external networks and lead collaborations
Required Qualifications
PhD in chemical engineering with a minimum of 5 years experience in industry or academia, or a master’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience, or a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 12 years experience
Strong skills in writing and optimizing scripts in programming languages such as Python/Matlab/C#/Visual Basic
Experience with crystallization modeling and simulation tools (e.g., gPROMS)
Experience in designing and implementing automated laboratory processes
Ability to translate mathematical models into computer programs
Teamwork skills in engaging scientists with complementary skill sets
Change agent mentality for proposing novel approaches
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with laboratory analytical measurement instruments or relevant pharmaceutical sciences laboratory experience
Domain knowledge in small molecule process development with industrial applications or academic publications
Knowledge in Multivariate Analysis, chemometrics, and statistics
Experience in the development and scale-up of continuous processes
Benefits & Perks
High-quality healthcarePrevention and wellness programsAt least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leaveCareer development opportunities