Senior Research Associate

About the Job 

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?

The senior research associate (SRA) will be part of Global Drug Product Development and Manufacturing, supporting biologic drug product formulation and process development. The SRA will play a critical role in supporting laboratory-based studies working on different facets of drug product formulation and process development, across multiple modalities including monoclonal antibodies (mAb), multi-specific antibodies, therapeutic enzymes, and fusion proteins. Formulation work would include both liquid and lyophilized formulation development, and process characterization from early phase 1 through phase 3 drug product development. 

 Main Responsibilities: 

• Execution of formulation, process development, and stability studies for both liquid and lyophilized products across the development life cycle. 

• Analyze, compile, and present data to drive decision making for programs. 

• Support laboratory management and safety programs, including implementation of new equipment and work processes. 

• Utilize good documentation practices in maintaining electronic lab notebook entries and authoring robust technical reports. 

• Support technological application development and implementation, including iLab and other packages. 

About You  

Experience:

• Experience with analytical and biophysical characterization techniques such as HPLC, HIAC, MFI, CE-SDS, cIEF, and various spectroscopy methods.  Basic statistical data analysis understanding. Previous experience in process or lyophilization development is a plus.  

Soft and technical skills: 

• Ability to learn new skills, team and project oriented with strong motivation and work ethic, good communication skills, flexible mindset to support a fast-paced team environment. 

Education:

• Master’s degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical science, chemical or protein engineering, or related field -OR- bachelor’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience 

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 mili