Job Title: Principal Engineer, Targeted Delivery and Breakthrough Device Technologies

Location: Cambridge, MA

About the Job

The strategic vision of Sanofi’s Global Medical Device and Packaging organization is to lead the industry in device-mediated therapies, with the ambition to develop, launch and maintain best-in-class drug-delivery systems and connected medical devices that address patient unmet needs and improve health outcomes. Our specific mission is to support R&D and the Sanofi Commercial Business Units by delivering differentiated technology solutions that enhance the value of our drugs and vaccines and help patients (and health care providers) facilitate administration, thereby improving their quality of life and empowering them to take control of their disease. Our products and solutions sit on top of our market leading technology platforms, are user-centric, innovative, environmentally sustainable, producible in high quantities and are continuously improved to meet evolving needs.   

With expansion of Sanofi portfolio and pipeline, there are emerging and urgent needs for new devices and technologies to fully unleash the therapeutic potential.  New device technology research and development are critical to support these new drug delivery needs and challenges in Sanofi’s pipeline. As Lead for Targeted Delivery and Breakthrough Device Technologies, you will lead innovative new device technology research and development, identify solutions to support early-stage programs, evaluate risks and readiness of solution and develop roadmaps to achieve clinical readiness and transition to full commercial development programs.  You will also actively work with R&D, commercial and clinical team members to identify breakthrough technologies that can help provide Sanofi a competitive edge in safe and effective drug delivery.  You will be a key member of New Device Technology Research, Technology Innovation and External Collaboration team to interface with cross-functional teams as key point of contact of the CNS programs, solidifying program requirements, building development roadmaps and mapping the new device technology solutions with program needs, and be fully responsible for leading all related development activities.  

Main Responsibilities

Embedded into cross-functional program teams serving as the key point of contact of GPDU function for targeted drug delivery and breakthrough technologies

Identify and clearly define the requirements based on deep understanding of clinical needs

Conduct new device technology research and landscaping to identify and evaluate different device solutions in meeting the new delivery challenges

Evaluate maturity of product and technology, development needs, impact on program timelines, and propose the roadmap to support individual program needs

Synthesize program needs and leverage learnings from different programs, identify platform opportunity when possible

Interface with internal and external device development partners to align resource and priorities to support new device development

Execute and follow up required feasibility studies, technical performance evaluation, clinical impact assessment

Align with key stakeholders on the selected device solution to meet program needs

Generate the integrated development plan and resource need

Manage all device related development activities to ensure on-time, on-budget execution

Provide support and leadership in due diligence efforts involving breakthrough device technologies

About You

MS degree in engineering, life science or related discipline and 10+ years related work experience, or PhD with 5+ years related work experience.

Experience in CNS delivery devices and/or other targeted delivery or surgical delivery device

Experience working with research and clinical development teams, solid understanding of related issues and challenges

Experience in third party management (of manufacturers and vendors) is preferred

Expertise around regulatory requirements for parenteral combination products is preferred (21 CFR parts 4 & 820, ISO 13485, 14971 & IEC 62366)

Strong knowledge of the US/EU external device-mediated drug delivery technology innovation eco-system

Solid experience of technology development through external partnership with third parties

Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills

Capable of capturing unmet needs and translating them into product requirements

International business experience leading multicultural and / or multinational team(s)

Play to win mindset

Extensive experience with successfully influencing and rapid decision making in matrix and / or governance driven environments

Attention to details with meticulous planning

Why Choose Us

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

Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.

Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.

Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.

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US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.