Analytical Development Scientist

Job Title: Analytical Development Scientist

Location: Cambridge, MA

About The Job

Are you ready to shape the future of medicine? The race is on to speed up drug discovery and development to find answers for patients and their families. Your skills could be critical in helping our teams accelerate progress.

Sanofi is seeking a highly motivated scientist to join our analytical development group. The group is part of the synthetic platform within Global CMC Development that is striving to become an industry leader in the development of transformative medicines. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide analytical support to the chemistry teams and to develop analytical methods mainly on small molecules using equipment including HPLC, UHPLC, GC, and potentiometry. This position is onsite and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

Main Responsibilities

• Develop specific and robust analytical methods using equipment including HPLC, UHPLC and GC, and be responsible for validating the methods when necessary.
• Analyze synthetic molecules mainly using aforementioned techniques.
• Perform quantification studies of impurities and degradants.
• Design and implement analytical strategies for quality control of synthesis intermediates and raw materials.
• Generate technical reports independently.
• Develop effective collaborations with others within project teams and between analytical groups.
• Share knowledge and experience of analytical method development for synthetic molecules.
• Introduce innovative analytical approaches to facilitate optimal decision-making.
• Represent the analytical group in CMC projects.

About You

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Analytical Chemistry or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience, Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry or related field with 2+ years of experience, or recent graduated PhD in Analytical Chemistry or related field. Strong preference for candidates who possess PhD in Analytical Chemistry.
• Familiarity with the operation of LC and GC from multiple manufacturers.
• Experience in method development using HPLC/UHPLC and GC.
• Experience in analytical method validation.
• Good communications skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of the separation principles of LC and GC.
• Demonstrated expertise in chromatography method development and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of QbD concepts, specification setting and cGMP.
• Communicates effectively in individual and group settings and collaborate effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Record of collaboration with scientists and other stakeholders at external enterprises.
• Record of patents and publications.
• Record of adhering to and promoting lab safety practices.

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.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse 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.

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.

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Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.

Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.