BioProcess Engineer

Location:

Waltham, MA

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. Join the engine of Sanofi’s mission — where deep immunoscience meets bold, AI‑powered research. In R&D, you'll drive breakthroughs that could turn the impossible into possible for millions. About Sanofi:
We're an R&D‑driven, AI‑powered biopharma company committed to improving people's lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for process changes and technology implementation.
• Background in modeling, data analysis, or automation is a plus.

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for process changes and technology implementation.
• Background in modeling, data analysis, or automation is a plus.

• 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.

• Excellent knowledge of…