Senior Scientist Drug Product Design

<div><p><i><span>Le contenu du poste est libellé en anglais car il nécessite de nombreuses interactions avec nos filiales à l’international, l&#39;anglais étant la langue de travail.</span></i></p><p></p><p><i><span>This job offer is accessible to all, regardless of gender.</span></i></p></div><p></p><p><b><span>Job Title</span>:</b><i><b> </b>Senior Scientist Drug Product Design</i></p><p></p><ul><li><i>Location: FR-Montpellier</i></li><li><i>Permanent contract</i></li></ul><p></p><h1><i><span>About the job</span></i></h1><p></p><p>As<b> Senior Manager</b> – Solid Dosage Form Development within our Drug Product Design team, you&#39;ll lead formulation innovation and process development from preclinical through commercial launch, shaping the future of oral drug delivery. Ready to get started?</p><p>Join the engine of Sanofi&#39;s mission — where deep immunoscience meets bold, AI-powered research. In R&amp;D, you&#39;ll drive breakthroughs that could turn the impossible into possible for millions, working within our Center of Excellence for pharmaceutical development of synthetic molecules administered orally.</p><p><span>About Sanofi: </span>We&#39;re an R&amp;D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people&#39;s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people&#39;s lives.</p><p></p><div><p><b><span>About Sanofi:</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>We’re</span><span><span> </span>an R&amp;D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><p></p><p><b><span>Main responsibilities:</span></b></p><p></p><ul><li>Design and optimize oral formulations from preclinical through regulatory filing, including manufacturing processes from laboratory to industrial scale</li><li>Lead or supervise laboratory trials and contribute to scale-up transfers to GMP Operations and Industrial Affairs</li><li>Develop innovative automation solutions, particularly continuous manufacturing processes</li><li>Manage cross-functional teams of technicians, coordinating study design, planning, execution, and results interpretation with high scientific rigor</li><li>Write and supervise internal and external study documents (protocols, scientific reports, transfer reports)</li><li>Collaborate effectively with Biopharmacy, Process Engineering, GMP Manufacturing, Analytics, and Chemistry teams to ensure project success</li><li>Drive predictive modeling and advanced data analysis (DoE, advanced statistics) to optimize development processes</li></ul><p></p><h1><i><span>About you</span></i></h1><p></p><ul><li><span>Experience</span>: Approximately 5 years in pharmaceutical development within the pharmaceutical industry, with expertise in solid oral dosage forms and associated equipment</li><li><span>Technical skills</span>: Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical engineering, process optimization, predictive modeling, and data analysis; familiarity with simulation tools, continuous processes, and automation technologies preferred</li><li><span>Soft skills</span>: Team-oriented with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, excellent communication and presentation abilities</li><li><span>Education</span>: PHD, PharmD or Master&#39;s degree with specialization in formulation</li><li><span>Languages</span>: Fluent in French and English (written and spoken)</li></ul><p></p><h1><i><span>Why choose us?</span></i></h1><p></p><ul><li>Be part of a pioneering biopharma company that engages patients early in drug development and uses their insights to design studies that reflect real-world needs</li><li>Work at the forefront of drug discovery, harnessing cutting-edge AI, data, and digital platforms to push the boundaries of science</li><li>Help improve the lives of millions of people globally by making drug development quicker and more effective</li><li>Accelerate your professional development with structured career paths designed for both scientific and leadership advancement</li><li>Lead innovation in continuous manufacturing and automation technologies that are transforming pharmaceutical development</li><li>Collaborate with diverse, expert teams across multiple scientific disciplines in a purpose-driven environment</li><li>Enjoy outstanding benefits, including flexible working options, comprehensive healthcare, and well-being programs designed to help you thrive</li></ul><p></p><div><h1><b><span>Pursue</span></b><span><span><span> </span></span></span><i><span>Progress</span></i><span><span>.<span> </span></span></span><b><span>Discover<span> </span></span></b><i><span>Extraordinary</span></i></h1></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>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<span> </span></span><span>what’s</span><span><span> </span>never-been-</span><span>done-before</span><span>.<span> </span></span><span>You’ll</span><span><span> </span>help push boundaries, challenge<span> </span></span><span>convention</span><span>, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives?<span> </span></span><span>Let’s</span><span><span> </span>Pursue<span> </span></span></span><i><span>Progress</span></i><span><span><span> </span>and Discover<span> </span></span></span><i><span>Extraordinary</span></i><span><span><span> </span>– together.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>At Sanofi, we<span> </span></span><span>provide</span><span><span> </span>equal opportunities to all regardless of race,<span> </span></span><span>color</span><span>, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law</span><span>.</span></span></p><p></p><p><b><span><span>#LI-FRA</span></span></b></p><p><b><span><span>#LI-Hybrid</span></span></b></p></div><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h1>Pursue <i>progress</i>, discover <i>extraordinary</i></h1><p>Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.</p><p></p><p>At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.</p><p></p><p>Watch our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v&#61;SkpDBZ-CJKw&amp;t&#61;67s" target="_blank">ALL IN video</a> and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at <a href="https://www.sanofi.com/en/our-responsibility/equality-and-inclusiveness" target="_blank">sanofi.com</a>!</p><p></p>