Job Title: Summer 2026 Intern - GMU Drug Product Development
Location: Waltham, MA
About the Job
Join the engine of Sanofi’s mission — where deep immunoscience meets bold, AI-powered research. In R&D, you’ll drive breakthroughs that could turn the impossible into possible for millions.
We are seeking for a highly motivated individual to be a part of the multi-disciplinary and multi-modality Global Drug Product Development & Manufacturing group. The candidate will be a part of the Biologics Drug Product Development team in support of Gene Therapy programs in the Genomic Medicine Unit. The incumbent will have the opportunity to work on drug product development for modalities such as Lipid Nanoparticles (LNPs) and Adeno-associated virus (AAV). The incumbent will have the opportunity to develop machine learning (ML) strategies and algorithms for drug product development.
This position is a ~12-week fixed term Intern opportunity. Candidates must be available 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, at Waltham MA.
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:
Develop machine learning strategies and algorithms to connect and predict the impact of formulation and process parameters on drug product development
Work with internal and external partners to enhance the ML development using computational and experimental inputs
Maintain a strong work ethic and good documentation practices
Analyze, compile and present results to internal and cross functional teams comprised of members from multiple groups and stakeholders.
About You
Basic Qualifications:
Currently enrolled and pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.at an accredited 4-year college or university with the expectation that you will complete your current degree by the Spring of 2027
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 (UNLESS REMOTE OR PARTIME FALL OR SPRING COOP)
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
Experience in machine learning, modeling and data science
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to collaborate effectively with peers across a spectrum of disciplines
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to multi-task and learn new skills and possess flexibility and adaptability that is needed in a fast-paced team environment
Experience in gene therapy, particularly formulation and process development of LNP and AAV is a plus
Ability to multi-task and learn new skills and possess flexibility and adaptability that is needed in a fast-paced team environment
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.
Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and research methodologies.
Networking opportunities within Sanofi and the broader biotech community.
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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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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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.