Principal Investigator

Job title: Principal Investigator, Pear River, NY

• Location: Pear River, NY

About the Job

This position is within the Protein Sciences Manufacturing group and will support Manufacturing Operations by completing deviation investigations. The candidate will work cross-functionally with various support groups to implement effective and preventative actions as well as perform a thorough product impact assessment.

This is a 1st shift position.

Join a global network that powers how Sanofi delivers — seamlessly, purposefully, and at scale. In Manufacturing & Supply, you’ll help reimagine how life-changing treatments reach people everywhere, faster.

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:

• Authoring and resolution of deviations, change controls, CAPAs, or documents in order to meet production and product release requirements.

• Identification and facilitation of interdepartmental process improvements.

• Utilize root cause analysis techniques during deviation investigational process

• Work cross-functionally, to develop and implement continuous process improvements

• Support production needs and continuous improvement including change control, deviation writing/review, CAPA implementation, and operational optimization.

• Write, review, revise and prepare manufacturing documents (BPR, SOP, WI) in accordance with cGMP and regulatory guidelines.

• Communicate across multiple groups and levels to obtain consensus in order to facilitate deviation closure

• Manage multiple priorities either independently or as part of a team in order to meet key deadlines and communicate issues and progress across all levels of the organization

• Accurately communicate (both written and verbal) progress and updates across multiple levels of the organization and regulatory agencies.

About You

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma and 3+ years’ cGMP experience.

• Associates Degree and 2+ years’ cGMP experience

• Bachelor’s degree and 1+ years’ cGMP experience

Preferred:

• Must have knowledge of continuous improvement techniques and problem-solving skills.

• Previous experience working within a production department of a pharmaceutical company preferred.  

• The candidate must be able to work extended and flexible hours (including weekends) when needed.

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. 

• Shape the future of medicine and vaccine delivery with cutting-edge technology, ensuring seamless launches and a resilient global supply.

• Power industry-leading performance by leveraging digital, data, and AI-driven innovation – at speed and scale.

• Transform lives worldwide by delivering life-changing treatments anywhere, anytime.

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.

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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.