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# Biocatalysis Senior Scientist

- **Company:** Sanofi Groupe
- **Location:** Vitry-sur-Seine, France
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** €48,000.0 - €64,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Analytics
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/F7BB0AE5B56E49D0AD5D0ED464C1B81A/job/

## About the Role

The job posting is in English given the significant interactions required with our global subsidiaries, for which English is the working language., * Experience: 3-6 years of experience in applied biocatalysis for small molecule synthesis (APIs, fine chemicals) with proven expertise in enzyme screening and biocatalytic process development

 * Soft and technical skills:
 * Chemistry/Biocatalysis expertise: Deep knowledge of enzyme screening, biocatalytic process development, and reaction engineering for small molecule synthesis
 * Digital Science & Automation: Expertise in laboratory automation, robotics programming, DoE, kinetic modeling, data analytics, and AI-driven process optimization to accelerate biocatalytic process development
 * Ability to work in multifunctional and multicultural environments with strong cross-functional collaboration skills
 * Leadership, autonomy and decision-making skills with rigorous organization and proactive initiative
 * Analytical thinking and strategic capabilities in reaction engineering, process optimization, and scale-up technology transfer
 * Education: PhD in chemistry or biocatalysis, biotechnology or any related topics or Master's Degree with minimum 5 year of proven experience.
 * command of the English and French language, both spoken and written

## Description

* Define enzyme screening strategies and biocatalytic process development for projects, ensuring alignment with timelines and budgets
 * Perform reaction engineering, optimize biocatalytic transformations, and develop kinetic modeling approaches for enzymatic reactions
 * Implement data science solutions (DoE methodologies, machine learning), program and operate robotics platforms, leverage AI tools for process optimization , and drive the digital transformation of biocatalytic workflows
 * Plan, supervise, and execute laboratory experiments; ensure successful technology transfer of biocatalytic processes to pilot scale
 * Document experimental work, generate comprehensive reports, and communicate results to multidisciplinary international stakeholders while maintaining scientific awareness
 * Implement change management for new ways of working, support digital transformation projects , and maintain audit/inspection frameworks with Quality teams.


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