Scientist Organic Chemist - Process Chemistry

15h15 hours ago

Sanofi

Montpellier, FR · Full-time · €42,400 – €56,533

About this role

As a bench-level Organic Chemist within our Commercial Process Development team, you'll lead the design and optimization of cutting-edge synthetic routes. These efforts accelerate pharmaceutical manufacturing at Sanofi. Your expertise ensures safe scale-up from laboratory to pilot plant.

You'll plan and conduct organic synthesis experiments with proficiency in analytical characterization techniques. Design DoE experiments and perform rapid reaction screening to optimize processes. Support technology transfer to manufacturing sites while troubleshooting issues.

Join our Montpellier R&D site, a dynamic hub for pharmaceutical innovation. Collaborate with multicultural, forward-thinking teams across Chemistry and Manufacturing networks. Drive high-impact process chemistry projects throughout the development pipeline.

Mentor junior scientists and provide technical leadership in a collaborative environment. Chase the miracles of science with real career growth opportunities. Contribute to Sanofi's mission improving lives through innovative medicines.

Requirements

Expertise in organic synthesis and process chemistry for APIs
Proficiency in analytical characterization techniques
Experience conducting rapid reaction screening
Skilled in designing DoE experiments
Knowledge of scale-up from laboratory to pilot plant operations
Ability to troubleshoot at chemistry-manufacturing interfaces
Technical leadership including mentoring junior scientists

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and optimize synthetic routes for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) using technology for smooth scale-up to pilot-scale operations
Plan and conduct organic synthesis experiments and chemical reactions in the laboratory
Support technology transfer to manufacturing sites and troubleshoot technical issues at the chemistry-manufacturing interface
Serve as the primary technical contact within the team, anticipating challenges and implementing proactive measures
Mentor junior scientists and offer technical leadership and guidance to the team
Document all experimental work in digital lab notebooks and compile findings into comprehensive technical reports
Oversee the proper maintenance and operational readiness of specific scientific equipment
Communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively to multidisciplinary audiences and stakeholders