2027 Spring Co-op CMC Early-Stage Drug Product

About the Role

Join Sanofi for a 6-month co-op in our Early-Stage Drug Product Development (EDPD) team in Framingham, MA. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to biopharmaceutical development while gaining hands-on experience in protein stability assessment and analytical method application. You will gain experience in biopharmaceutical development, analytical method application, and data-driven decision-making to support formulation and process development. You will also support cycle-1 studies such as in-use studies, formulation development, and process development.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as an analytical contributor supporting the Research-to-Development transition of biologic drugs.
• Contribute to developability assessments, preformulation studies, and formulation/DP process development activities.
• Support innovation projects focused on identifying the molecular determinants of high concentration solution behavior (viscosity, opalescence, phase separation, etc.) and other areas related to patient-centric product development.
• Present data to department and project teams.
• Initiate, design, and perform innovative technology development experiments.
• Ensure thorough and compliant experimental data capture.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong scientific knowledge in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biophysics, Molecular Biology or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working in a lab environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on a project.
• Data fluency and a keen eye for data quality.
• Collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills.
• Experience with Chromatographic techniques and data analysis software.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines for biologic drug development.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis software.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a master’s or PhD degree in biochemistry, biophysics, pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical, chemical engineering, life sciences or related field.
• Plans to graduate by Spring 2027 or 2028.
• 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.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university throughout the duration of the co-op/internship.
• Must be able to relocate to Framingham, MA and work 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, for the full duration of the co-op/internship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in biopharmaceutical development or protein characterization.
• Strong scientific rigor combined with intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Experience with biochemical & biophysical assays including HPLC, CE-SDS, icIEF, CD, AUC, DSC, DLS/SLS, and mass spectrometry.

What You Will Gain

• Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation and biopharmaceutical development processes.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of CMC principles, regulatory requirements, and drug development lifecycle.
• Professional Development: Mentorship from experienced scientists and exposure to cross-functional collaboration.
• Career Impact: Meaningful contribution to programs that advance patient care and therapeutic innovation.

Compensation

• Hourly range: $45 - $57 USD.
• Compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience.