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About the Opportunity 

As an experienced mRNA Drug Substance Scientist (SME), you will be in charge of designing, characterizing and optimizing mRNA vaccine production from A to Z.

In the race for the future of health – The Sanofi MRNA Center of Excellence

At Sanofi, we believe in a world in which no one suffers or dies from vaccine-preventable diseases. And while the pandemic has shaken up our industry, creating new opportunities and risks, we believe the acceleration of innovation with mRNA technology means vaccines for more people faster than before. That’s why we’re looking for bold, optimistic world-changers to join the team at our mRNA Center of Excellence. We’re investing €400m a year into the new Center, hiring a team of 400 dedicated employees for it and using it as the foundation to implement integrated end-to-end mRNA vaccine capabilities and research with R&D, digital and CMC teams. Bring your ambition and optimism for the future to Sanofi. Join us

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY

• In charge of designing, characterizing and optimizing mRNA vaccine production from A to Z

OVERALL COMPETENCY

Strong Acumen

• Biochemistry/Biophysics/Chemistry/Physicochemistry
• Enzymology/In vitro transcription

General background

• mRNA field
• Molecular biology / biocatalysis reaction / purification
• Digital device and equipment manipulation
• Data management
• Industrial experience (scale down / scale-up models)
• QbD (Quality by Design) principles
• Regulations (lobbying) – International perspective (e.g. regulation, competition)
• Agility and ability to evolve in a changing environment

ROLE DESCRIPTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand the whole production process including sequence design, LNP, stabilization, chromatography and vaccine supply chain
• Follow the latest innovations and technology breakthroughs in the adjacent domain
• Support Partnership set-up 
• Trouble shooting

RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS & CAPABILITIES

• PhD Biochemistry, Biopolymers, Bioprocessing
• Familiar with GxPs
• Patent owner/contributor
• Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills 
• Demonstrate Play to Win Culture Behaviours 

#MRNA

At Sanofi diversity and inclusion is foundational to how we operate and embedded in our Core Values. We recognize to truly tap into the richness diversity brings we must lead with inclusion and have a workplace where those differences can thrive and be leveraged to empower the lives of our colleagues, patients and customers. We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all.