Drug Product Development Associate (mRNA LNP) - VIE Contract

Drug Product Development Associate (mRNA LNP) - VIE Contract

Location: United States of America, Waltham

Target start date: 01/01/2026

As Drug Product Development Associate (mRNA LNP) within our Drug Product Process Development & Manufacturing team, you will be a part of the Global Drug Product Development and Industrialization group within Sanofi's mRNA Center of Excellence. You will have the opportunity to work on different facets of drug delivery and product development for messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) - Lipid Nanoparticles (LNPs) for prophylactic and therapeutic uses. Ready to get started?

Join the team protecting half a billion lives every year with next-gen science, mRNA innovation, and AI-driven breakthroughs. In Vaccines, you'll help advance prevention on a global scale - and shape the future of immunization.

Main responsibilities:

• Execution of formulation, process development and stability studies for mRNA-LNPs.
• Become familiar with and stay up to date on mRNA-LNP relevant literature.
• Work with internal and external partners to address formulation, process, stability and compatibility aspects using established assays efficiently and comprehensively.
• Maintain a strong work ethic and good documentation practices including electronic laboratory notebook maintenance and writing of technical report.
• Analyze, compile and present results to internal and cross functional teams comprised of members from multiple groups and stakeholders.

About you:

Experience:

• Experience working in a laboratory.
• Prior experience working in a pharmaceutical research & development (R&D) organization.

Soft and Technical skills:

• Knowledge of formulation and process development of pharmaceutical drug products.
• Proficient in Microsoft office tools.
• Ability to design and execute laboratory studies.
• Problem-solving and learning mindset.
• Must be able to relocate to the office location and work 40hrs/week, Monday-Friday.

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering or related field.

Languages:

• Fluent English (written and verbal).

Why choose us?

• Be part of a pioneering biopharma company where patient insights shape drug development.
• Work at the forefront of AI-powered science that accelerates discovery and improves outcomes.
• Collaborate beyond your expertise, sparking new ideas with diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
• Share knowledge with leading scientists, engineers, and experts in a purpose-driven community dedicated to protecting millions worldwide.
• Be part of a company that believes in the future with significant investment annually in manufacturing innovation.
• Help create sustainable vaccine solutions, from reducing carbon emissions in production to increasing global access to life-saving immunizations.
• Gain hands-on experience in state-of-the-art digital and AI-powered manufacturing facilities, where you can be part of industry-leading advancements.

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