Principal Engineer, Targeted Delivery and Breakthrough Device Technologies

Job Title: Principal Engineer, Targeted Delivery and Breakthrough Device Technologies

Location: Cambridge, MA

About the Job

The strategic vision of Sanofi’s Global Medical Device and Packaging organization is to lead the industry in device-mediated therapies, with the ambition to develop, launch and maintain best-in-class drug-delivery systems and connected medical devices that address patient unmet needs and improve health outcomes. Our specific mission is to support R&D and the Sanofi Commercial Business Units by delivering differentiated technology solutions that enhance the value of our drugs and vaccines and help patients (and health care providers) facilitate administration, thereby improving their quality of life and empowering them to take control of their disease. Our products and solutions sit on top of our market leading technology platforms, are user-centric, innovative, environmentally sustainable, producible in high quantities and are continuously improved to meet evolving needs.   

With expansion of Sanofi portfolio and pipeline, there are emerging and urgent needs for new devices and technologies to fully unleash the therapeutic potential.  New device technology research and development are critical to support these new drug delivery needs and challenges in Sanofi’s pipeline. As Lead for Targeted Delivery and Breakthrough Device Technologies, you will lead innovative new device technology research and development, identify solutions to support early-stage programs, evaluate risks and readiness of solution and develop roadmaps to achieve clinical readiness and transition to full commercial development programs.  You will also actively work with R&D, commercial and clinical team members to identify breakthrough technologies that can help provide Sanofi a competitive edge in safe and effective drug delivery.  You will be a key member of New Device Technology Research, Technology Innovation and External Collaboration team to interface with cross-functional teams as key point of contact of the CNS programs, solidifying program requirements, building development roadmaps and mapping the new device technology solutions with program needs, and be fully responsible for leading all related development activities.  

Main Responsibilities

• Embedded into cross-functional program teams serving as the key point of contact of GPDU function for targeted drug delivery and breakthrough technologies

• Identify and clearly define the requirements based on deep understanding of clinical needs

• Conduct new device technology research and landscaping to identify and evaluate different device solutions in meeting the new delivery challenges

• Evaluate maturity of product and technology, development needs, impact on program timelines, and propose the roadmap to support individual program needs

• Synthesize program needs and leverage learnings from different programs, identify platform opportunity when possible

• Interface with internal and external device development partners to align resource and priorities to support new device development

• Execute and follow up required feasibility studies, technical performance evaluation, clinical impact assessment

• Align with key stakeholders on the selected device solution to meet program needs

• Generate the integrated development plan and resource need

• Manage all device related development activities to ensure on-time, on-budget execution

• Provide support and leadership in due diligence efforts involving breakthrough device technologies

About You

• MS degree in engineering, life science or related discipline and 10+ years related work experience, or PhD with 5+ years related work experience.

• Experience in CNS delivery devices and/or other targeted delivery or surgical delivery device

• Experience working with research and clinical development teams, solid understanding of related issues and challenges

• Experience in third party management (of manufacturers and vendors) is preferred

• Expertise around regulatory requirements for parenteral combination products is preferred (21 CFR parts 4 & 820, ISO 13485, 14971 & IEC 62366)

• Strong knowledge of the US/EU external device-mediated drug delivery technology innovation eco-system

• Solid experience of technology development through external partnership with third parties

• Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills

• Capable of capturing unmet needs and translating them into product requirements

• International business experience leading multicultural and / or multinational team(s)

• Play to win mindset

• Extensive experience with successfully influencing and rapid decision making in matrix and / or governance driven environments

• Attention to details with meticulous planning

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 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.