Job Title: Principal Device Engineer

About us and the job:

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

Our Team:

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.   

Innovation and new device development are critical pillars for ensuring our continued success to accomplish our missions. As Principal Device Engineer, Early-Stage Programs you will lead device development to achieve clinical readiness and transition it to full commercial development programs.  You will be responsible for concept development of innovative medical device technologies, from ideation to proof of concept, in order to de-risk late-stage development programs and position us for the future. You will be a key member of Strategy and Innovation Early-Stage team to interface with cross-functional teams as single point of contact of the program for Global Device and Packaging Unit (GDPU), solidifying business cases, building development roadmaps and mapping the new device technology solutions with program needs, and be fully responsible for leading all related design and development activities.  

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate device development and technology innovation based on clinical and patient needs, commercial and operational requirements and industry trends, create impactful solutions to expand Sanofi device IP portfolio and strength.
• Work with new device technology research team to evaluate new device technology and product solutions for early-stage program development
• Lead the development of prototypes and ensure rigorous testing to validate the performance and safety into the final combination products.
• Conduct required studies and impact assessment by working with internal and external partners and stakeholders to establish technical and commercial feasibility
• Advance the novel technology and product concepts to be clinical ready and create full development roadmap  
• Embedded into cross-functional program teams serving as the single point of contact of GDPU function for device programs
• Interface with internal and external device development partners to align resource and priorities to transition and support new device development programs
• Align with key stakeholders on the selected device solution to meet clinical 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 novel device technologies

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in engineering or scientific discipline and 10+ years’ experience in combination product or medical device development of complex technical products or Advanced degree in engineering or life sciences and 5+ years
• Expert in device design from innovation to late-stage development
• Experience with autoinjectors or insertion mechanisms
• 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 in technology development through external partnership with third parties

Soft skills:

• 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.

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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.