Genomic Medicine Unit (GMU) Drug Product Development 2026 Summer-Fall Co-op

Sanofi • Waltham, MA

4d • $27 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

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. Are you ready to shape the future of medicine? The race is on to speed up drug discovery and development to find answers for patients and their families. Your skills could be critical in helping our teams accelerate progress. We are seeking for a highly motivated individual to be a part of the multi-disciplinary and multi-modality Global Drug Product Development & Manufacturing group. The candidate will be a part of the Biologics Drug Product Development team in support of Gene Therapy programs in the Genomic Medicine Unit. The incumbent will have the opportunity to work on different facets of drug delivery and product development for modalities such as Lipid Nanoparticles (LNPs) and Adeno-associated virus (AAV). This position is a 6-month fixed term Co-op opportunity. Candidates must be available 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, at Waltham MA. We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started? 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.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled and pursuing a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related discipline at an accredited college or university
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university throughout the duration of the co-op/internship
• Must be able to relocate to the office location and work 40hrs/week, Monday-Friday, for the full duration of the co-op/internship
• Must be permanently authorized to work in the U.S. and not require sponsorship of an employment visa (e.g., H-1B or green card) at the time of application or in the future. Students currently on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT usually require future sponsorship for long term employment and do not meet the requirements for this program unless eligible for an alternative long-term status that does not require company sponsorship
• Must have 1+ years of relevant laboratory experience

Nice To Haves

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and learn new skills and possess flexibility and adaptability that is needed in a fast-paced team environment
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with peers across a spectrum of disciplines is required.
• Experience in gene therapy, particularly formulation and manufacturing of lipid nanoparticles and viral capsids-based drug product is a significant plus
• Advance knowledge and experience in using chromatographic and biophysical techniques is an added benefit

Responsibilities

• Execution of formulation, process development and stability studies for gene therapy programs
• Work with internal and external partners to address formulation, stability and compatibility aspects using established assays efficiently and comprehensively, across a variety of technological platforms and disciplines
• Maintain a strong work ethic and good documentation practices including electronic laboratory notebook maintenance and writing of technical reports and SOPs
• Analyze, compile and present results to internal and cross functional teams comprised of members from multiple groups and stakeholders.

Benefits

• 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.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and research methodologies.
• Networking opportunities within Sanofi and the broader biotech community.

What This Job Offers

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