Principal Process Engineer-Technical Sciences

Principal Process Engineer-Technical Sciences

We deliver 4.3 billion healthcare solutions to people every year, thanks to the flawless planning and meticulous eye for detail of our Manufacturing & Supply teams. With your talent and ambition, we can do even more to protect people from infectious diseases and bring hope to patients and their families.

The Technical Sciences Group within MSAT Recombinant DS Global Platform function is the owner of Life Cycle Management of commercial manufacturing processes within Sanofi Manufacturing and Supply network. We are the process owners of commercial manufacturing processes, we drive life cycle initiatives and provide commercial manufacturing support, both internally and at CMOs. The function is also responsible for supporting tech transfer activities including process fit-gap assessment, process validation, PAI support, technical troubleshooting and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Our expansive portfolio covers 17 products, 5 modalities, 3 expression systems within 12 internal and external global sites in US and EU. We will be supporting the launch of 20 new products in the next 5 years including monoclonal and multi-specific antibodies, fusion proteins, antibody-drug conjugates. In recent years we have successfully established second-generation manufacturing processes with continuous process platform. We are pursuing future innovations such as digital labs, factory of future and advanced analytics-based process understanding and control.

At Sanofi, we have charted a clear path forward to not only minimize the environmental impact across our value chain but also adapt our business to the environmental challenges that we face, promoting Environmental Sustainability by Design through our eco-design approach. This role will drive and execute the strategic direction of Environmental Sustainability by Design initiatives with the organization, fostering a culture of environmental sustainability and innovation in pharmaceutical development.

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve peoples 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

• Drives LCM activities of end-to-end recombinant DS manufacturing processes at CMOs, by partnering with the CMO technical teams and with Sanofi External Manufacturing groups.
• Provides technical support and routine process monitoring for commercial products
• Provides person-in-plant technical oversight of manufacturing operations at CMOs and communication to the relevant technical product team.
• Performs the reviews of manufacturing processes, critical deviations, and/or development and production data.
• Provides technical support and data analysis for investigations and critical deviations resolution.
• Recommends and drives continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, productivity, recovery, and overall efficiency through Sanofi digital tools.
• Demonstrates solid understanding and use of engineering principles and practices to solve a range of complex problems in creative and practical ways.
• Leads small technical project teams and provides technical guidance to less experienced staff.
• Works with other MSAT groups (internal or CMO) to design necessary experiments; contributes to understanding and interpretation of results; recommends changes or additional experiments.
• Partners with colleagues and CMOs from various functions, such as Engineering, External Manufacturing and External Quality groups.
• Shepherds the use of digital tools as part of the LCM initiatives.
• Oversees and reports on overall manufacturing robustness and relevant KPIs.

About You

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science with 5 years of experience
• OR
• Master's degree in engineering or science with 3 years of experience
• OR
• PhD in engineering or science.

Leadership Qualifications

• Act for Change: embrace change and innovation and initiate new and improved ways of working.
• Cooperate Transversally: collaborate effectively with peers, stakeholders, and partners across the organization to positively impact business results.
• Lead and Develop People: Build, manage, motivate, and empower teams and workgroups. Take responsibility for developing ones self and others in anticipation of future business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in biotechnology or the pharmaceutical industry
• Experience in purification, cell culture, or analytical methods
• Experience with root cause analysis and/or risk assessment
• Knowledge of DeltaV automation
• Experience working with statistical analysis software
• Experience providing solutions for difficult technical issues
• Experience communicating with senior management
• Strong technical writing and communication skills
• Experience with high-level data analysis
• Experience with project leadership
• Experience communicating with cross-functional teams
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Special Working Conditions

• Up to 35% Travel requirement
• Ability to gown and gain entry to manufacturing areas
• Support manufacturing operations on an "on call" 24/7 basis

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 a 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