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Job Title: Associate Coordinator - Biorepository Center of Excellence 

• Location: Waltham, MA

About the Job

Sanofi is recruiting for a Biorepository Center of Excellence (BCOE) Associate Coordinator to ensure the local implementation of the new Biosamples Management (BSM) processes in Waltham site in coordination with Sanofi Pharma. This role is accountable for oversight of all local BSM related topics on site through interaction with relevant local stakeholders and training of Waltham personnel on best practices for handling of Human Biological Samples (HBS). The BCOE Associate Coordinator will coordinate local BCOE inventories in a performant and cost-efficient way, in compliance with global BCOE governance and local regulations and in close collaboration with local functions and external storage provider.  This is achieved through coordination with GI Sample Management to obtain information on backlog of physical inventory in freezers and cold rooms, extraction of metadata from agreements or databases (i.e. LIMS) and communication with Azenta for off site storage and data wrangling on the input of samples to the BSM program. 

Approximately 50% of time is expected to dedicate to BCOE-related activities, remainder of time will be dedicated to support the Biosamples Lead(s) in coordination of logistical operations, including study startup activities, human biological sample label creation, sample management activities, testing, purchasing, and import of related reagents to support clinical testing.  

The successful applicant will demonstrate applicable competencies and behaviours including strategic thinking, commitment to partners, and transversal cooperation across multiple functions both internally to Sanofi and externally.

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.

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:

• Be the primary local contact, subject matter expert and key interface for all BCOE related topics on site, interact with relevant local stakeholders and BP, directly interact with scientists on optimized BSM workflows and advice and train scientists on best practices for handling of BSM.

• Coordinate local BCOE inventories in a performant and cost-efficient way, in compliance with global BCOE governance and local regulations and in close collaboration with local functions and external storage provider.

• Install processes and guide scientists as BSM expert to support acquisition of biosamples including sample receipt and registration, support transfer requests of biosamples internally and to external partners and coordinate shipment of requested biomaterials with logistics department ensuring compliance.

• Coordinate off-site storage with Azenta, data wrangling as needed, support BioSource deployment with scientists, be the key user for BioSource onsite.

• Perform first level compliance check to ensure correct use based on sample type and local and global rules and regulations e.g., commercial licenses and ethical use, coordinate more specific questions with Global BCOE Compliance expert.

• Extract legally relevant information from contracts and agreements as Metadata (license/contract conditions, geographic coverage, period of validation, limitations of use and distribution) and enter extracted metadata into BioSource Sample Management System

• Manage HBS disposal: At retention period end/or sample expiration including Request disposal authorization in BioSource and ensure data integrity of the database.

• Be a part of a Global organization and interact with groups across multiple timezones.

Education:

• BS degree in life sciences, or MS in immunology, microbiology, virology or biochemistry preferred.

Experience:

• Bachelor's in Life Science with 2 years' experience, or Masters' in Life Science with 1 years' experience, preferably in pharma R&D.

• Understanding of GXP practices and procedures required.

• Familiarity with clinical or sample databases and inventory management required.

Technical skills:

• Proficient verbal and written communication, organizational and team management skills.

• Proven ability to implement new procedures/processes.

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.

• Be part of a pioneering biopharma company that engages patients early in drug development and uses their insights to design studies that reflect real-world needs.

• Help improve the lives of millions of people globally by making drug development quicker and more effective.

• Work at the forefront of drug discovery, harnessing cutting-edge AI, data, and digital platforms to push the boundaries of science.

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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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.

Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.

Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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