Head Analytical Science & Technology

Sanofi • Framingham, MA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Head of Analytical Science & Technology leads technical oversight and support for Manufacturing and Quality Control analytical activities across the global biologics network, focusing on biological products manufactured or transferred within the Manufacturing and Supply Specialty Care network. The role leads a team of approximately 30 scientists and engineers and reports to the Head Recombinant DS Analytics.

The position sets analytical strategy and supports commercial manufacturing, regulatory activities, laboratory workflows, and digital-solution implementation. It also leads and develops the MSAT team, plans resources, prioritizes work, and partners with the global network to influence strategic decisions in business-critical programs.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Biological/Biomedical Sciences, Engineering, or equivalent.
• 10+ years of biopharmaceutical industry experience.
• 8+ years of experience leading high-performing teams.
• Profound knowledge of biologics analytics, analytical tech transfer, and regulatory filings.
• Expertise in specification setting, control strategy, comparability assessments, and characterization testing.
• Extensive knowledge of Analytical Lifecycle Management, including automation.
• Experience with method validation and health authority inspections.
• Fluent English.
• Ability to set and communicate a vision and inspire change and innovation.
• Strong influencing and collaboration skills across a global network.
• Proven ability to drive harmonization and improvements in workflows and methods.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive strategy for analytical tech transfer, method validation, and Analytical Lifecycle Management.
• Characterize products and develop control strategies using fit-for-purpose test methods.
• Provide analytical support for commercial manufacturing, including troubleshooting and root-cause investigations.
• Ensure robust method performance and drive analytical rationalization and harmonization, including reducing registered methods.
• Support regulatory filings and inspections.
• Own laboratory workflows and processes and lead implementation of digital solutions.
• Lead, coach, and develop the MSAT team of scientists, engineers, and PhDs; plan resources, prioritize activities, and foster a high-performance, safety-first culture.
• Partner with the global network and influence strategic decisions in business-critical programs.

Benefits

• Health and wellbeing benefits, including high-quality healthcare, prevention, and wellness programs.
• At least 14 weeks' gender-neutral parental leave.
• Rewards package recognizing employee contributions.

What This Job Offers

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