Hiring: Head of Platform Technologies MSAT Recombinant Mammalian Drug Substance CoE Company: Sanofi Location: Framingham, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 11:12:25 Employment Type: Contract / Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Digital Transformation, R About the job Experience: •10+ years of experience related to biopharmaceutical industry - required. •5+ years of hands-on experience in biologics drug substance process development, technology development or manufacturing support - required. Required Skills: •Establish and maintain cutting‑edge innovation laboratory infrastructures within the COE. Partner with upstream, downstream, and analytical teams to advance lab digitization and automation. Build additional laboratory and pilot‑scale capabilities that embody Sanofi’s smart‑lab future concept. •Contribute to CoE activities by providing SME input and technical guidance for laboratory work, commercial program life cycle management, and technology transfers. Collaborate effectively with both local and network cross-function teams (e.g. lab, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, business etc.) as needed. •Mentor and develop team members, fostering their professional growth and technical expertise, while ensuring a diverse technical background and comprehensive skillset coverage for drug substance processes as part of CoE strategic workforce planning. Qualifications: •PhD degree in Chemical/Biological/ Sciences/Engineering - preferred. Master's degree - required. •Demonstrated experience leading bioprocess and biomanufacturing innovation initiatives from concept through implementation. Deep knowledge of bioprocess development and operations (e.g., upstream, downstream, drug‑substance stability). Familiarity with laboratory, pilot‑scale, and large‑scale manufacturing operations. •Process knowledge across multiple modalities (e.g. mAbs, small protein and peptide, bioconjugates, nucleotides, Gene/cell therapy, organic chemistry etc.) •Prior experience of managing suppliers, contractor manufacturing or contract research partners •Excellent scientific background and effective communication skills. Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and consistently meet deadlines. Highly motivated individual, with the ability to work independently as well as within cross-functional and cross-site teams •Oral and written fluency in English •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. Compensation: •$178,500 - $257,833 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!