2027 Spring Co-op CMC Early-Stage Drug Product Development, Framingham, MA

Sanofi • Framingham, MA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Sanofi is seeking a highly motivated graduate-level co-op to join its Early-Stage Drug Product Development team in Framingham, Massachusetts. This six-month project offers hands-on experience in biopharmaceutical development, protein stability assessment, analytical method application, and data-driven decision-making supporting formulation and process development. The co-op will also support cycle-1 studies, including in-use studies, formulation development, and process development.

The role contributes to the Research-to-Development transition of biologic drugs and helps establish the basis for successful commercial formulations. The co-op will work on developability assessments, preformulation studies, formulation and drug-product process development, and innovation projects investigating molecular determinants of high-concentration solution behavior and patient-centric product development. The position includes presenting data to department and project teams and designing and performing technology-development experiments.

The co-op must be enrolled in an accredited college or university throughout the program, be able to relocate to the office, and work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, for the full six-month duration. Applicants must be permanently authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future employment-visa sponsorship. The listed hourly salary range is $45–$57, with compensation determined based on demonstrated experience.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a master’s or PhD degree in biochemistry, biophysics, pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical or chemical engineering, life sciences, or a related field, with plans to graduate by Spring 2027 or 2028.
• Must be permanently authorized to work in the United States and not require employment-visa sponsorship at application or in the future.
• Must remain enrolled in an accredited college or university throughout the co-op or internship.
• Must be able to relocate to the office location and work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, for the full duration of the co-op.
• Strong scientific knowledge in pharmaceutical sciences, biochemistry, biotechnology, biophysics, molecular biology, or a related field.
• Experience working in a laboratory and demonstrated ability to work independently on a project.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Data fluency and a keen eye for data quality.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in biopharmaceutical development or protein characterization.
• Experience with chromatographic techniques and data-analysis software.
• Experience with biochemical and biophysical assays, including HPLC, CE-SDS, icIEF, CD, AUC, DSC, DLS/SLS, and mass spectrometry.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines for biologic drug development.
• Knowledge of statistical-analysis software.
• Strong scientific rigor, intellectual curiosity, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Support the Research-to-Development transition of biologic drugs and contribute to establishing successful commercial formulations.
• Contribute to developability assessments, preformulation studies, and formulation and drug-product process development activities.
• Support cycle-1 studies, including in-use studies, formulation development, and process development.
• Contribute to innovation projects investigating molecular determinants of high-concentration solution behavior, including viscosity, opalescence, and phase separation, and other areas of patient-centric product development.
• Present data to department and project teams.
• Initiate, design, and perform technology-development experiments.
• Ensure thorough and compliant experimental data capture.

Benefits

• Mentorship from experienced scientists and exposure to cross-functional collaboration.
• Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation and biopharmaceutical development processes.
• Exposure to CMC principles, regulatory requirements, and the drug-development lifecycle.
• Meaningful contribution to programs advancing patient care and therapeutic innovation.
• Access to the latest tools, digital innovation, and continuous learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern