BioProcess Engineer

Sanofi; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Parental leave (14 weeks)

Job summary

Sanofi is seeking a BioProcess Engineer in Waltham, MA, to join the mRNA Center of Excellence. You will evaluate and integrate cutting-edge technologies to support scale-up and commercial manufacturing of next-generation mRNA therapies.

The role spans process development, tech transfer, and ongoing collaboration with manufacturing, QA, and external partners. You will drive process intensification, model scale-up strategies, and lead cross-functional efforts to implement innovative solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, or related field.
• PhD with 2+ years, MS with 4+ years, or BS with 5+ years of relevant industrial experience in bioprocess engineering.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and integrate emerging technologies to enhance mRNA process development and manufacturing.
• Drive process intensification initiatives to improve efficiency, yield, and quality while reducing steps and waste.
• Ensure new technologies align with scale-up requirements for transitioning from lab to clinical and commercial manufacturing.
• Lead next-generation mRNA platform development and coordinate cross-functional integration.
• Collaborate with external providers, academia, Manufacturing and Quality to stay current and ensure GMP.
• Conduct risk assessments and lead technology transfer activities for innovations.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Problem solving

GMP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Chemical/Bioprocess Engineering or related field

PhD with 2+ years or MS with 4+ years or BS with 5+ years of experience

Job description

About The Job

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?

Job Title: BioProcess Engineer

• Location: Waltham, MA

About The Job

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.

Main Responsibilities

• 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

Education

About you:

• 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

Experience & Technical Skills

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Soft Skills

• 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

Languages

• Excellent knowledge of English (spoken and written)
• French is a plus

Why choose us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future focused team.
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it's through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
• Be part of a pioneering biopharma company that engages patients early in drug development and uses their insights to design studies that reflect real-world needs.
• Work at the forefront of drug discovery, harnessing cutting-edge AI, data, and digital platforms to push the boundaries of science.
• Help improve the lives of millions of people globally by making drug development quicker and more effective.

Sanofi US Services and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.