2027 Spring Co-op CMC Early-Stage Drug Product Development, Framingham, MA

Job Title: 2027 Spring Co-op CMC Early-Stage Drug Product Development,

Grade: Co-op

Location: Framingham, MA

Duration: 6 months

About the Job

Looking to launch your career at the cutting edge of healthcare? Join Sanofi for a chance to develop with mentoring and guidance from inspirational leaders while helping to make an impact on the lives of countless people worldwide. As  Spring Co-op  in our  Drug Product Development team .

Sanofi is seeking a highly motivated graduate level co-op to join our Early-Stage Drug Product Development (EDPD) team in Framingham, MA. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge biopharmaceutical development while gaining hands-on experience in protein stability assessment and analytical method application.

Over the course of this 6-month project, the co-op will gain hands-on experience in biopharmaceutical development, analytical method application, and data-driven decision-making in support of formulation and process development. Additionally, the co-op will gain hands on experience and support with cycle-1 studies such as in use studies, formulation development, and process development.

Ready to grow your skills while helping shape the future of healthcare? At Sanofi, you’ll be empowered to Early Careers learn, ask questions, and bring your ideas to life – all while supported by inspiring mentors and collaborative teams.

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:

Serve as an analytical contributor, where you will support the Research-to-Development transition of biologic drugs and play an important role in laying the foundation for successful commercial formulations.

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

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 and demonstrated ability to work independently on a project.

Data fluency and a keen eye for data quality. Collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills.

About you

 Basic Qualifications:

Currently pursuing a master’s or PhD degree in biochemistry, biophysics, pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical, chemical engineering, life sciences or related field with 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. Students currently on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT usually require future sponsorship for long term employment and do not meet the requirements for this program unless eligible for an alternative long-term status that does not require company sponsorship 

Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university throughout the duration of the co-op/internship 

Must be able to relocate to the office location and work 40hrs/week, Monday-Friday, for the full duration of the co-op/internship

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience in biopharmaceutical development or protein characterization is a plus

Strong scientific rigor combined with intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to problem-solving

Experience with Chromatographic techniques and data analysis software

Experience with biochemical & biophysical assays including HPLC, CE-SDS, icIEF, CD, AUC, DSC, DLS/SLS, and mass spectrometry is a plus.

Familiarity with regulatory guidelines for biologic drug development.

Knowledge of statistical analysis software

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

Why Choose Us

Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future focused team.​

Stretch your skills through apprenticeships, internships, graduate programs, and international experiences that grow with you. ​

Learn from inspiring mentors and collaborative teams while contributing to real projects that shape the future of healthcare. ​

Build your future with access to the latest tools, digital innovation, and continuous learning that keep you ahead of the curve. ​

Compensation

The salary range for this position is  $45-$57 USD  hourly. All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience.

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