Type of position: Permanent contract (CDI)
Location: Sisteron, France
Your mission
Within the GMP laboratory of the R&D Process Analytical Sciences department at the Sisteron site, you play a strategic role in the development of small molecule drugs. You are at once an analytical expert, a key player in innovation and a driver of digital transformation within the laboratory.
In a demanding and multidisciplinary environment, you work with a high level of autonomy on highly visible CMC projects, while actively contributing to the modernisation of analytical practices (automation, data science, AI, operational excellence).
What we offer:
A fixed salary over 12 months, as well as profit-sharing and incentive plans based on the results of the Sanofi Group.
Because taking care of our employees is also our mission: 31 days of paid leave + RTT days depending on your status, remote work up to 2 days per week, high-quality supplementary health insurance, public transport reimbursement up to 80%; maternity leave (18 weeks) and adoption leave (14 weeks), Savings Plan & Retirement Plans with employer contributions, CSE benefits, internal and international mobility opportunities, a customisable training offer to support you throughout your career, and many other benefits to discover here.
Your main responsibilities
Analytical excellence & GMP
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Develop, validate and transfer analytical methods (LC, GC, TLC, titrations, Karl Fischer…) for raw materials, intermediates and active substances.
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Perform and supervise GMP analytical activities: analysis of clinical batches, stability studies, analytical investigations and complex troubleshooting.
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Ensure the GMP compliance of the laboratory: equipment, processes, documentation, Data Integrity and computerised systems.
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Actively participate in GMP audits and inspections (internal and by regulatory authorities).
Project leadership & cross-functional
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Act as the analytical representative within CMC project teams.
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Lead analytical projects in interaction with Chemistry, Process Engineering, the Pilot Plant and external partners.
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Contribute to writing the analytical sections of clinical and regulatory dossiers in line with ICH requirements and pharmacopoeias.
Innovation, automation & artificial intelligence
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Identify, propose and drive scientific and technological innovation initiatives: process automation, data digitalisation, use of modelling tools and artificial intelligence.
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Contribute to technological and regulatory watch (new analytical technologies, automation, AI in a GxP environment).
Computerised systems & Data Integrity
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Contribute to the validation and maintenance of the validated status of the laboratory's computerised systems (Annex 11 of the European GMP – EudraLex Volume 4).
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Be a driving force in proposing improvements to the robustness, traceability and reliability of analytical data in a GxP environment.
Expertise & talent development
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Act as a technical expert on one or more reference methods.
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Contribute to the training, mentoring and skills development of laboratory colleagues.
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Share your expertise through internal scientific presentations and cross-functional working groups.
Your profile
Education & experience
Bac+5 / Engineer / Master's degree in analytical chemistry with experience in a GMP pharmaceutical environment
Technical skills
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Excellent command of analytical techniques (LC, GC, TLC, physicochemical analyses).
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Solid knowledge of GMP, ICH and pharmacopoeia standards.
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Strong experience in managing CMC analytical projects.
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Good understanding of Data Integrity issues, digitalisation and computerised systems.
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Strong interest in automation, digital tools and AI applications in the laboratory.
Personal qualities
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Scientific leadership, autonomy and sense of responsibility.
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Spirit of innovation and ability to challenge the status quo.
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Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
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Fluent English, written and spoken.
Why join us?
A strategic and visible position at the heart of CMC projects.
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The opportunity to have a direct impact on the innovation, digitalisation and automation of the laboratory.
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A GMP environment combining regulatory rigour and R&D spirit.
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Strong multi-disciplinary and multi-site interactions.
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Real opportunities for scientific, project and cross-functional leadership development.
Pursue progress, discover extraordinary
Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn't happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let's be those people.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.
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The salary range for this position is: €48 000,00 - €64 000
Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.