Bioassay Development Senior Scientist

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Job Title:  Bioassay Development Senior Scientist • Location: Framingham, MA

About the job:

Sanofi is committed to being a world-class biologics research organization, striving to bring next generation, transformative therapies to patients. Our BioAnalytics US team, as part of Global CMC Development organization, plays a critical role in advancing Sanofi's R&D pipelines from early discovery through late-stage development. We are seeking a talented and highly motivated Senior Scientist with expertise in Cell and Molecular Biology to join the Bioassay Development group in Framingham, MA. In this role, you will be a key contributor to a multidisciplinary team, driving analytical method development, optimization and routine testing to support R&D programs to meet project goals within established timelines.

This position offers meaningful growth opportunities — from expanding technical expertise and assuming increasing project leadership responsibilities, to charting a pathway toward senior scientific or leadership roles within Analytical Development and the broader BioAnalytics organization.

Join the engine of Sanofi’s mission — where deep immunoscience meets bold, AI-powered research. In R&D, you’ll drive breakthroughs that could turn the impossible into possible for millions. ​

About Sanofi:

We’re an R&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.

Main Responsibilities: • Apply scientific expertise and judgement to initiate, design, direct and execute analytical experiments to develop and qualify relative potency methods for early and late-stage clinical molecules.

• Innovate and engineer novel cell lines with which to evaluate molecules’ mechanisms of action.

• Support mAb and bi/tri-specific development as well as other modalities such as viral and non-viral gene therapy.

• Maintain good documentation practices using the electronic lab notebook system.

• Maintain GMP compliance by following GMP procedures in the laboratory, by supporting routine maintenance activities in the department, and by training on drafting appropriate SOPs.

• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary and cross-functional teams, including biologists, chemists, quality, legal and other stakeholders.

• Lead and contribute to high-profile presentations and publications, ensuring effective communication of research findings and methodologies.

• Support the growth of the team by mentoring interns and junior scientists, sharing knowledge and fostering a collaborative research environment.

• Collaborate with CROs and CDMOs for training, outsourced activities, co-validation or testing.

About you:

Basic Qualifications • PhD in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Immunology, Microbiology, Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences or a related field with a with a minimum of 1 year of relevant research experience. Academic research, thesis work, co-ops, and/or internships will be considered.

• OR a Master’s degree in one of the above or related fields with at least 4 years of relevant experience. Academic research experience will be considered.

• Experience in mammalian cell culture and either engineering cell lines or transgenic model systems.

• Extensive experience in at least two of the following cell and molecular biology techniques: qPCR, Western blotting, and plate-based assays (e.g., ELISA, fluorescence-based assays).

• Strong time management skills to execute in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Excellent organization and scientific communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications • Experience with SnapGene, Softmax, luminometer or relative potency statistical analyses

• Knowledge of a biologics’ standard analytical methods and controls

Why Choose Us? • Make your work count by supporting a company that brings life-changing treatments to millions — and is committed to doing right by patients, communities, and the planet.

• Drive progress from within by helping simplify, scale, and modernize how a global biopharma business delivers smarter, faster, and more sustainably.

• Support teams across science, medicine, and operations by building better systems, shaping bold strategies, and enabling innovation at speed.

• Make an impact across borders and functions, collaborating with leaders to turn complex challenges into real-world solutions.

• Advance your career through stretch roles, cross-functional moves, and development opportunities designed to match your ambition.

• Thrive in inclusive, high-performing teams where every role matters and every voice helps shape what’s next.

Sanofi US Services and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive 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 military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Pursue progress , discover extraordinary 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. Sanofi US endeavours to make our career center accessible to any and all user

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