Senior Associate Scientist, Tablet & Capsule Formulations

Sanofi; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi is seeking a Senior Associate Scientist to advance oral solid dosage formulations from preclinical through to GMP transfer. The role involves hands-on formulation work, DoE-guided optimization, and collaboration across CMC, Analytical, and Regulatory teams in Cambridge, MA.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years in pharma product/process development, experience with tablets/capsules, and dissolution/solubility testing. This is a full-time on-site role within a dynamic R&D environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or Master's) in pharmaceutical sciences or related field.
• 4+ years in product or process development in pharma or related environment.
• Experience with oral solid dosage formulations.
• Experience running dissolution studies and solubility testing.
• Industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support design and development of tablets and capsules for preclinical/clinical programs.
• Execute formulation studies including excipient compatibility testing and optimization.
• Develop conventional and enabling formulations to address bioavailability.
• Assist granulation, blending, compression, encapsulation activities.
• Apply DoE methodologies to optimize parameters with guidance.
• Collaborate within CMC team and align with QA, Regulatory, Analytic.
• Prepare reports, batch records, and maintain compliant documentation.
• Stay updated with current literature related to projects.

Skills

Problem-solving

Scientific curiosity

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Organization

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Pharma/Chem Eng or related field

Tools

Tablet presses

Granulation equipment

Capsule filling machines

Coating equipment

Dissolution testing tools

Job description

Sanofi is seeking a Senior Associate Scientist to advance oral solid dosage formulations from preclinical through to GMP transfer. The role involves hands-on formulation work, DoE-guided optimization, and collaboration across CMC, Analytical, and Regulatory teams in Cambridge, MA.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years in pharma product/process development, experience with tablets/capsules, and dissolution/solubility testing. This is a full-time on-site role within a dynamic R&D environment.