Senior Scientist – Drug Product Design 

Le contenu du poste est libellé en anglais car il nécessite de nombreuses interactions avec nos filiales à l'international, l'anglais étant la langue de travail.

The job posting is in English given the significant interactions required with our global subsidiaries, for which English is the working language

This job offer is accessible to all, regardless of gender.

Job title: Senior Scientist – Drug Product Design

• Location: Montpellier, France

About the job

AsSeniorScientistDrugProductDesignwithinourCMC(ChemistryManufacturingandControl)formulationlaboratory,you'lldrivethedesignanddevelopmentofsoliddosageformsfromlabtoindustrialscale.You'llbeattheheartofpharmaceuticalinnovation,transformingmoleculesintomedicinesthatreachpatientsworldwide.Readytogetstarted?

OurDrugProductDesign(DPD)departmentisaCenterofExcellencewithinSanofiR&D,specializinginorallyadministeredsyntheticmolecules.Weleadformulationdevelopmentacrossallstages—frompreclinicaltocommercial—ensuringseamlesstransferfrompilotclinicalbatchestoindustrialproductionandregulatorysubmission.Here,deepimmunosciencemeetsbold,AI-poweredresearchtoacceleratedrugdiscoveryandturntheimpossibleintopossibleformillionsofpatientsandtheirfamilies.

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:

• Design and optimize oral formulations from preclinical through regulatory filling, including manufacturing processes from laboratory to industrial scale. 

• Lead, supervise or conduct laboratory trials, planning, execution and interpretation of results with high scientific rigor. 

• Write and supervise internal and external study documents (protocols, electronic workbooks, scientific and transfer reports) 

• Contribute to scale-up transfers to GMP operations and Manufacturing & Supply. 

• Manage cross-functional teams of formulation technicians and collaborate effectively with CMC partners (Biopharmacy, Process Engineering, GMP Manufacturing, Analytics and Chemistry teams) to ensure project success. 

• Drive predictive modelling and advanced data analysis (DoE, statistics) to optimize development processes. 

• Develop innovative automation solutions and support implementation of IA tools within the department. 

Whatweofferyou:

CompetitivecompensationpackageFixedsalaryover12months,complementedbyindividualvariablecompensation,plusprofit sharingbasedonSanofiGroupresults.

Comprehensivebenefitsbecausecaringforouremployeesisalsoourmission31daysofpaidvacation+additionaltimeoffaccordingtoyourstatus,remoteworkupto2daysperweek,qualityhealthinsurance,publictransportationcoverageupto80%;extendedmaternityleave(18weeks)andchildwelcomeleave(14weeks),SavingsPlan&RetirementPlanswithcompanymatching,employeecommitteebenefits,internalandinternationalmobilityopportunities,personalizedtrainingprogramstosupportyouthroughoutyourcareer,andmanyotherbenefitstodiscover here.

About you

Experience:  

• Approximately 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical development, with expertise in solid oral dosage forms and associated technologies and equipment.  

• Experience in technology transfer in clinical or industrial manufacturing.  

Technical skills:  

• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical formulation and excipients, pharmaceutical engineering, process scale-up and optimization.  

• Knowledge of fundamental biopharmaceutical principles. 

• Good knowledge of predictive modeling and data analysis; familiarity with simulation tools.  

Soft skills and know-how:

• Focused on results with strong organizational skills and strong interest in science.  

• Good interpersonal skills and excellent communication and presentation abilities. 

• Team-oriented, dynamic and proactive with problem solving skills  

• Simplification abilities and affinity for IA tools implementation 

Education: PhD, PharmD or Master’s degree, with specialization in formulation 

Languages: Fluent in French, written and spoken English 

Why choose us?

• 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.   

• Work at the forefront of drug discovery, harnessing cutting-edge AI, data, and digital platforms to push the boundaries of science.   

• Help improve the lives of millions of people globally by making drug development quicker and more effective.   

• Enjoy opportunities to collaborate beyond your area of expertise, working with diverse teams across science, clinical, and digital fields to spark new ideas and drive breakthroughs.  

•  Innovate: Create innovative pharmaceutical forms meeting specific patient needs 

• Collaborate: Evolve in a stimulating scientific environment, at the crossroads of various expertise and disciplines 

• Impact: Become a key player in the implementation of digital tools that will transform our development unit 

PursueProgress. Discover Extraordinary. 

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 what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together. 

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.