Job Title: Analytical Scientist

• Location: Waterford, Ireland
• Job Type: 23-Month Fixed-Term Contract, Full-Time
• Working Arrangements: On-site

About the job

As an Analytical Scientist, you'll be the go-to specialist for critical process parameters and product quality attributes. You'll drive analytical development and LCM projects, working hand in hand with our Autonomous Production Units and partners across MSAT, Quality, Operations, Validation and Regulatory. Expect a mix of daily execution, project reporting and continuous improvement, plus some collaboration with sister sites.

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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

• Specialist in critical process parameters and product quality attributes
• Key team member for analytical development and analytical/product Life Cycle Management projects
• Work closely with the Autonomous Production Units (APUs) in the business to support analytical LCM execution activities on a daily/weekly basis
• Reports on assigned analytical projects' progress and looks for opportunities to work on improving site performance
• Works closely with all functions, in particular MSAT, Quality, Operations, Validation, Regulatory, as well as program leads on assigned projects
• Involves some interaction with sister sites, through various projects/product forums
• Supports boosters for CI improvements in MSAT-Analytical and QC as required

About You

• Degree in Biologics or Chemistry (NFQ Level 7 or 8) or a related scientific discipline
• Knowledge of lyophilisation (Lyo) and mAbs sterile fill/finish context
• Experience leading analytical development projects (research, design, implementation, and transfer/qualification/validation), applying design for manufacture principles
• Experience developing and implementing analytical control strategies
• Experience leading analytical qualification and validation activities
• Experience providing technical support, troubleshooting and investigation to support manufacturing and GMP activities
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in analytical quality attributes and critical process parameters
• Experience leading analytical transfer projects
• Experience supporting experimental programmes, including pilot plant operations and studies
• Experience designing, executing and implementing analytical development programmes
• Experience working as a resource for MSAT Analytical team on analytical development and product Life Cycle Management projects

Why choose us?

• Shape the future of medicine and vaccine delivery with cutting-edge technology, ensuring seamless launches and a resilient global supply.
• Transform lives worldwide by delivering life-changing treatments anywhere, anytime.
• Grow, thrive, and make an impact in a workplace that empowers you to bring your best self every day, with pride.
• Help deliver 30+ new product launches by 2030, ensuring patients get treatments faster than ever.

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At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

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Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.