Head of Analytical Sciences Unit — Lead Innovation

Sanofi; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi seeks a Unit Head of Analytical Sciences in Swiftwater, PA to lead a ~30-member team and advance analytical capabilities across biochemistry, biophysics, immunology, and molecular biology within vaccine development.

The role blends strategic people management with hands-on scientific contribution, ensuring GMP compliance and collaboration with QA/regulatory teams while driving innovation and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in life sciences or related discipline.
• Experience in scientific research, laboratory operations, or related lab environment with analytical method development and testing.
• Experience in people management and team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of analytical scientists.
• Foster a culture of scientific excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Provide expert guidance on analytical method development, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Oversee daily laboratory operations with focus on efficiency, quality, and compliance.
• Manage laboratory budgets, resources, and capital equipment planning.
• Collaborate with QA and regulatory affairs; implement quality systems and SOPs.

Skills

People management

Cross-disciplinary expertise

Budget & resource management

Analytical techniques

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in life sciences or related

Tools

HPLC

LC-MS

Spectroscopy

DLS

DSC

SPR

BLI

PCR

Job description

Sanofi seeks a Unit Head of Analytical Sciences in Swiftwater, PA to lead a ~30-member team and advance analytical capabilities across biochemistry, biophysics, immunology, and molecular biology within vaccine development.

The role blends strategic people management with hands-on scientific contribution, ensuring GMP compliance and collaboration with QA/regulatory teams while driving innovation and knowledge sharing.