Scientific Fellow, AI-Enabled CMC

Job Title Scientific Fellow, AI-Enabled CMC Location Cambridge, MA / Morristown, NJ Overview Join the engine of Sanofi’s mission where deep immunoscience meets bold, AI‑powered research. In R&D, you’ll drive breakthroughs that could turn the impossible into possible for millions. Responsibilities Shape scientific strategy, evaluate internal and external capabilities, and apply deep scientific judgement to advance CMC across development, scale‑up, tech transfer, and Manufacturing Sciences. Provide expert leadership on how advanced digital, computational, and AI approaches can accelerate CMC development, improve process understanding and control, strengthen robustness and decision‑making, and increase probability of success across the product lifecycle. Work across research programs and R&D‑wide initiatives, advising senior leaders and corporate management on emerging scientific and technological advances, strategic opportunities, and differentiated approaches in AI‑enabled CMC spanning both small and large molecule modalities where relevant. Define scientific strategies and practical tactics supporting company ambitions in AI‑enabled CMC, assessing emerging methods, platforms, partnerships, and external innovations for scientific quality, strategic relevance, and potential impact across process development, formulation, analytical sciences, process modeling, scale‑up, tech transfer, manufacturing process monitoring, process robustness, and data‑driven process optimization. Collaborate with R&D CMC teams and partner closely with scale‑up, tech transfer, and Manufacturing Sciences organizations to identify opportunities where advanced analytics, modeling, automation, and AI can improve speed, reliability, and knowledge transfer. Establish and maintain a national and international reputation as a thought leader through high‑impact publications, patents, productive scientific collaborations, invited speaking engagements, conference participation, and other visible contributions to the scientific community. Qualifications Ph.D. in chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, bioengineering, computational science, data science, machine learning, or a related scientific discipline. Minimum of 7 years of experience in academia, biotech, technology, pharma, or a manufacturing‑focused environment. Strong track record in AI, computational tools, and CMC‑related scientific innovation. Demonstrated success advising senior leaders, evaluating emerging scientific capabilities, and translating technical advances into strategic R&D and manufacturing impact. Capable of operating as a highly independent senior scientific leader without direct line management responsibility, while exerting broad influence across a matrixed organization. Benefits Thoughtful, well‑crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact. High‑quality healthcare, prevention, and wellness programs. At least 14 weeks’ gender‑neutral parental leave. Wide range of health and wellbeing benefits, including mental health support, fitness programs, and flexible work arrangements. Salary The salary range for this position is: $232,500.00 - $335,833.33. All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. EEO Statement Sanofi US Services and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive 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; 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr