Les missions du poste
Le contenu du poste est libellé en anglais car il nécessite de nombreuses interactions avec nos filiales à l'international, l'anglais étant la langue de travail.The job posting is in English given the significant interactions required with our global subsidiaries, for which English is the working language.Job title: Biocatalysis senior scientistLocation: Vitry-sur-SeineAbout the jobAs Senior Biocatalysis Scientist within our CMC Synthetics-Process Chemistry Organization, you'll help design, implement, and lead innovative biocatalytic processes to deliver robust, eco-designed synthetic routes for Sanofi's medicines in the most efficient and sustainable way. You'll play a key role in shaping the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing through enzyme screening, reaction engineering, and digitalized laboratory approaches. This role uniquely combines deep expertise in chemistry/biocatalysis with strong digital capabilities (DoE, AI tools, robotics, data science) to drive sustainable process development."Ready to get started?Join our Vitry-sur-Seine site, Sanofi's Center of Expertise in biocatalysis and a cutting-edge hub for sustainable chemistry innovation. As part of the Enzyme Production & Bioprocess team, you'll lead high-impact projects driving green chemistry transformation, digital innovation (DoE, AI tools, robotics), and process scale-up across global operations. Work with a multidisciplinary expert team, shape how medicines are made more sustainably, and enjoy career growth in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your skills will directly accelerate drug development for patients and their families.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.Main responsibilities:Define enzyme screening strategies and biocatalytic process development for projects, ensuring alignment with timelines and budgetsPerform reaction engineering, optimize biocatalytic transformations, and develop kinetic modeling approaches for enzymatic reactionsImplement data science solutions (DoE methodologies, machine learning), program and operate robotics platforms, leverage AI tools for process optimization, and drive the digital transformation of biocatalytic workflowsPlan, supervise, and execute laboratory experiments; ensure successful technology transfer of biocatalytic processes to pilot scaleDocument experimental work, generate comprehensive reports, and communicate results to multidisciplinary international stakeholders while maintaining scientific awarenessImplement change management for new ways of working, support digital transformation projects, and maintain audit/inspection frameworks with Quality teams.About you Experience: 3-6 years of experience in applied biocatalysis for small molecule synthesis (APIs, fine chemicals) with proven expertise in enzyme screening and biocatalytic process developmentSoft and technical skills:Chemistry/Biocatalysis expertise: Deep knowledge of enzyme screening, biocatalytic process development, and reaction engineering for small molecule synthesisDigital Science & Automation: Expertise in laboratory automation, robotics programming, DoE, kinetic modeling, data analytics, and AI-driven process optimization to accelerate biocatalytic process developmentAbility to work in multifunctional and multicultural environments with strong cross-functional collaboration skillsLeadership, autonomy and decision-making skills with rigorous organization and proactive initiativeAnalytical thinking and strategic capabilities in reaction engineering, process optimization, and scale-up technology transferEducation: PhD in chemistry or biocatalysis, biotechnology or any related topics or Master's Degree with minimum 5 year of proven experience.command of the English and French language, both spoken and writtenWhy choose us?Lead the green chemistry revolution where biocatalysis and sustainable innovation transform how medicines are made for patients worldwideWork at the forefront of digitalized bioscience that leverages robotics, AI tools, and advanced modeling to accelerate process development and scale-upCollaborate beyond your expertise, sparking new ideas with diverse, multidisciplinary teams across chemistry, fermentation, engineering, and digital innovationExplore bold career paths at our state-of-the-art Vitry-sur-Seine Center of Expertise, with opportunities to grow through scientific excellence, technology transfer, and cross-functional leadershipPursueProgress. Discover Extraordinary.Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what's never-been-done-before. You'll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people's lives? Let's Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary - together.At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.Chez Sanofi, la diversité et l'inclusion sont au coeur de notre fonctionnement et sont intégrées à nos Valeurs fondamentales. Nous sommes conscients que pour exploiter véritablement la richesse que la diversité nous apporte, nous devons faire preuve d'inclusion et créer un environnement de travail où ces différences peuvent s'épanouir et être développées pour améliorer le quotidien de nos collègues, patients et clients. Nous respectons et valorisons la diversité de nos collaborateurs, leurs parcours et leurs expériences dans un objectif d'égalité des chances pour tous.Dans le cadre de son engagement diversité, Sanofi accueille et intègre des collaborateurs en situation de handicap.The salary range for this position is :€48000,00 - €64000La rémunération finale sera déterminée en fonction de l'expérience démontrée, des compétences, de la localisation et d'autres facteurs pertinents. Les employés peuvent être éligibles pour participer aux programmes d'avantages sociaux de l'entreprise.
Compétences requises
- Anglais
- Automation
- Pro-activité
- Machine learning
- Français
- Management d'équipe