2027 Spring Coop Drug Product Development Waltham MA

Sanofi; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi in Waltham, MA is offering a 2027 Spring Co-op in Drug Product Development for motivated students. This 6-month program provides hands-on experience in formulation, process development, and stability studies related to vaccine programs, with mentorship and collaboration across teams.

The role requires pursuing a relevant Bachelor's or Master’s degree, ability to work 40 hours/week, and U.S. work authorization. CPT/OPT discussions may apply for long-term sponsorship as per policy.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related discipline with expected graduation by 2027/2028.
• Must be permanently authorized to work in the U.S. and not require visa sponsorship at application time.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university during the co-op/internship.
• Must be able to relocate to the office and work 40 hours/week, Monday to Friday, for the full duration.

Responsibilities

• Execute formulation, process development, and stability studies (mainly for mRNA-LNPs) in support of vaccine programs.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to address formulation, stability, and compatibility challenges using established assays across disciplines.
• Maintain rigorous documentation practices, including electronic laboratory notebook maintenance, technical report writing, and SOP development.
• Analyze, compile, and present experimental results to internal and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Wet lab experience

Formulation

Process development

Stability studies

Attention to detail

ELN documentation

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field

Job description

Job Title: 2027 Spring Co-op Drug Product Development

• Grade: Co-op
• Location: Waltham, MA
• Duration: 6 months

About the Job

Looking to launch your career at the cutting edge of healthcare? Join Sanofi for a chance to develop with mentoring and guidance from inspirational leaders while helping to make an impact on the lives of countless people worldwide. We are seeking a highly motivated Winter, Spring Co-op to join our Drug Product Development team.

Ready to grow your skills while helping shape the future of healthcare? At Sanofi, you'll be empowered to Early Careers learn, ask questions, and bring your ideas to life - all while supported by inspiring mentors and collaborative teams.

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.

Main Responsibilities

• Execute formulation, process development, and stability studies (mainly for mRNA-LNPs) in support of vaccine programs.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to address formulation, stability, and compatibility challenges using established assays, across diverse technological platforms and disciplines.
• Maintain a strong work ethic and rigorous documentation practices, including electronic laboratory notebook maintenance, technical report writing, and SOP development.
• Analyze, compile, and present experimental results to internal and cross-functional teams comprising members from multiple groups and stakeholder organizations.

About You

Basic Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related discipline at an accredited college or university with plans to graduate by 2027 or 2028.
• Must be permanently authorized to work in the U.S. and not require sponsorship of an employment visa (e.g., H-1B or green card) at the time of application or in the future. Students currently on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT usually require future sponsorship for long term employment and do not meet the Internal requirements for this program unless eligible for an alternative long-term status that does not require company sponsorship.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university throughout the duration of the co-op/internship.
• Must be able to relocate to the office location and work 40hrs/week, Monday to Friday for the full duration of the co-op/internship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of relevant laboratory experience.
• Competences: Wet lab experience, formulation, process development, stability studies, attention to detail, ELN documentation, technical writing.
• Nice to have: Drug delivery systems, AI data analysis, biophysical characterization.

Why Choose Us

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future focused team.
• Stretch your skills through apprenticeships, internships, graduate programs, and international experiences that grow with you.
• Learn from inspiring mentors and collaborative teams while contributing to real projects that shape the future of healthcare.
• Build your future with access to the latest tools, digital innovation, and continuous learning that keep you ahead of the curve.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $27.00 -$35.00 hourly. All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience.

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