mRNA Process Engineering and Innovation Lead

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

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