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Sanofi- Genzyme Principal Scientist Engineering in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Key Responsibilities: Development of processes to consistently produce API with the required quality attributes using both batch and continuous platforms. Expectations include; Team Interactions ? Integrate closely with project team members such as Chemists and Analysts to develop API processes. Digital Development ? Apply AI/Modeling to transform development from traditional data driven statistical approaches to more efficient and effective Digital Development. Domain knowledge - Use a strong background in Engineering to understand and apply strategies to control process quality, yield, cost safety and EcoDesign. Experimentation ? Apply strong lab skills to deliver well designed experimental plans for process development across a wide range of unit operations. Analytical ? Perform required physiochemical analysis to understand process and characterize processes this includes but is not limited to HPLC, GC, DSC, PSD, KF, optical microscopy and a variety of PAT techniques. Assist in the development and deployment of digital twins for batch and continuous processes ensuring alignment with Quality by Design (QbD) principles. Work closely with process Industrialization and New Technology Engineering team to design and implement model predictive control strategies for drug substance manufacturing processes. Implement Risk Assessments during development to ensure key processes quality and safety risks are identified and mitigated throughout development. Lead Tech Transfer of processes to the Pilot Plant and Manufacturing. This includes support for technical and HSE safety reviews, review of Master Batch Records and campaign coverage for key batches. Author relevant section of regulatory filings, help prepare for Preapproval Inspections, respond to question about regulatory filing and engage proactively with regulatory agencies through external engagement. Provide concise technical presentations to communicate work to project teams, cross functional teams and management. Document all work on projects and continuous improvements in eLNB experiments and summarize in Technical Reports. Establish/extend external network by providing leadership on academic, industrial, or government sponsored collaborations. Steer collaboration projects to address gaps in scientific knowledge. About you Basic Qualifications: PhD in Chemical engineering with a minimum of 4 year experience in industry or academia or a master?s degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience. Proven track record in process development. An ability to work as part of a team, engaging other scientists with complementary skill sets in the field of pharmaceutical development. A change agent mentality, proposing novel approach to challenging scientific questions and exploring new modeling approaches. Ability to design and deliver lab experimental plans for crystallization process development including use of typical process and analytical experiment. Preferred Qualifications: Familiar with PAT and common off-line analytical technics such as HPLC, GC and NMR Modeling experience using gPROMS, DynoChem, Matlab, Python or similar programming languages. Some knowledge in Multivariate Analysis, chemometrics and statistics Experience in the development and scale-up of continuous processes Domestic and international travel may be required (5-10%) 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