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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Global Head of Characterization BioAnalytics - **Company:** Sanofi - **Location:** Framingham, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $232,500.0 - $335,833.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer Animation, Artificial Intelligence - **Published:** August 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://sanofi.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SanofiCareers/details/Framingham-MA/Global-Head-of-Characterization-BioAnalytics_R2867632-1 ## About the Role * Broad and long-term experience in extended characterization of large molecules with strong knowledge of late phase development * Proven track record in driving transformative organizational changes and sustained, effective change management * At least 15 year-experience in industry including at least 5 years leading an analytical characterization function. Soft and technical skills: * Able to lead & animate highly scientific teams, experts - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, stakeholder management skills * Ability to manage a large global organization with strong operational excellence * High level of autonomy. Executes, comfortable with ambiguity, and adapts with agility. * Demonstrated technical, project management and organizational skills; ability to work in a matrix organization * Issue resolution and decision-making skills * Structured, goal-oriented and highly motivated * Ability to deliver results under high pressure * Strong and proven ability to work transversally on a local and global level * Strong scientific track record in extended characterization * Familiarity with digitalization and evolution of AI in CMC * Solid understanding of CMC aspects of biological drug development and related functions, including process development and formulation development * In depth understanding of Quality by Design principles & ICH guidelines * Experience of global submissions (NDA, MAA) and approval and interactions with regulatory agencies * Experience acting as an analytical team leader for a development project * Advanced scientific network within Academia and Industry * Track record of publications and patents Education: * PhD in Analytical Chemistry or molecular biology or equivalent. Languages: * English fluent., 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. ## Description * Develop and implement a global and comprehensive strategy for extended characterization across all biologics modalities including antibodies, nanobodies, multispecifics, and gene therapy modalities (viral and nonviral) * Oversee resource allocation, budgeting, and forecasting across multiple sites to enable efficient, timely, and effective support for a broad and complex pipeline * Focus on team building across sites, talent development, and developing a pipeline of future leaders with strong technical expertise and business acumen * Definition of CQAs with line of sight to both analytical control strategy and an integrated control strategy * Partner and collaborate with the BioA leadership and across CMC to prioritize work and ensure timely deliverables * Establish and harmonize processes and practices across sites. * Ensure scientific and operational excellence of teams. * Innovate on advanced analytical platforms with broad application to the portfolio * Ensure high scientific level for analytical sections of CMC dossiers * Transfer high performance analytical methods ## Related Videos - [Designing How Work Feels: The Science Behind Sanofi’s Workplace Experience](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1848-designing-how-work-feels-the-science-behind-sanofi-s-workplace-experience) - [Edit Your Future: Queerverse Radical AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/909-edit-your-future-queerverse-radical-ai) - [Live Coding an Augmented Reality Game with WebXR](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/199-live-coding-an-augmented-reality-game-with-webxr) - [Angstfreude - AI and Corporate Culture - The Thrill and the Threat](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100354-angstfreude-ai-and-corporate-culture-the-thrill-and-the-threat) - [Geometric deep learning for drug discovery](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/264-geometric-deep-learning-for-drug-discovery) - [AI is dead, long live AK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1093-ai-is-dead-long-live-ak) ## Related Articles - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [Best Companies to Work For in Paris: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/190-best-companies-to-work-for-in-paris-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Software Developer Salary in Switzerland [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/215-software-developer-salary-in-switzerland-2023)