Scientific Liaison PCV(Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine)

📍 Location: Andong, South Korea (Person-in-Plant at SK bioscience, Sanofi's CMO Partner) & Remote work

🏢 Job Type: Full-Time

📊 Reports To: MSAT Drug Substance Head, Viro & Bacterio CoE – MLE (France)

👥 Direct Reports: None

About Sanofi

At Sanofi, we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. From breakthrough medicines to life-saving vaccines, everything we do is driven by a deep commitment to patients and the communities we serve. Our vaccines business sits at the heart of global public health — protecting millions of people from preventable diseases every year.

We believe that diverse perspectives and inclusive teams make us stronger, more innovative, and better equipped to fulfill our mission. When people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together, we create something greater than the sum of our parts. Join us, and help shape the future of global health.

About This Opportunity

This is a unique and impactful opportunity to sit at the intersection of science, manufacturing excellence, and global public health. As a Product Process Specialist (Scientific Liaison) for our Pneumo Conjugate Vaccine program, you will be embedded at SK bioscience in Andong, South Korea — one of Sanofi's key Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) partners — serving as the vital technical bridge between Sanofi's global MSAT team and our partner site.

Your work will directly contribute to the successful manufacture of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines that protect children and adults around the world. You'll bring deep scientific expertise, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for continuous improvement to a role that genuinely matters — every batch you help deliver, every non-conformance you help resolve, and every process you help optimize brings us one step closer to protecting more lives.

If you're energized by complex scientific challenges, thrive in cross-cultural environments, and want your work to have a tangible impact on global health, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Be the technical bridge between Sanofi's CMC team and our SK bioscience partner site, enabling the successful delivery of CMC CTD sections required for regulatory submissions

• Serve as the subject matter expert for the Pneumo conjugate vaccine family — covering production, lifecycle improvements, and testing operations at our South Korea partner site

• Lead troubleshooting efforts for manufacturing non-conformances, acting as a trusted point of contact and driving timely, effective resolutions

• Support technology transfer, scale-up, and process validation activities to meet project milestones and quality objectives

• Drive process monitoring and trend analysis, conducting investigations that support batch disposition, continuous improvement, and product lifecycle decisions — with the ability to critically interpret complex data and recommend clear courses of action

• Champion innovation by identifying and proposing opportunities to apply new technologies or processes that enhance productivity, throughput, purity, quality, and compliance

• Review and approve user requirements for manufacturing equipment, ensuring alignment with quality and operational standards

• Communicate proactively with global partnership management and project teams on status updates, risks, and opportunities

• Support regulatory submissions and reviews, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of technological advancements and regulatory trends in your area of expertise

• Build shared knowledge by collaborating closely with team members across disciplines, fostering a culture of learning and collective growth

About You

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in biological sciences, engineering, pharmacy, or a related field with 6+ years of relevant experience in biological processes or analytics in a cGMP environment, OR

• PhD in a relevant discipline with 1+ years of experience in biological processes or analytics in a cGMP environment

• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be thoughtfully considered

Skills & Expertise You'll Bring

• Deep knowledge of bioprocesses, including both drug substance and drug product operations

• Hands-on experience with large-scale equipment setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance in cGMP environments

• Bilingual proficiency in Korean and English (written and verbal) — essential for effective collaboration across our global and local teams

• Ability to deliver results in fast-paced environments with competing priorities and tight timelines

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex, multi-variable data and translate findings into actionable recommendations

• Collaborative and inclusive approach with excellent interpersonal and communication skills — you build trust across teams and cultures

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience with polysaccharide production and aseptic filling operations

• A track record of leading complex, multi-disciplinary troubleshooting initiatives and data analysis

• Prior experience in vaccine manufacturing or biologics development

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