Le contenu du poste est libellé en anglais car il nécessite de nombreuses interactions avec nos filiales à l’international, l'anglais étant la langue de travail. 

CONTEXT

Sanofi’s Immuno-Oncology Therapeutic Area based in Vitry-sur-Seine, France, is seeking a highly qualified and motivated PhD level scientist with significant experience in Immunology and in particular on innate immune signalling, myeloid and T cell biology in cancer to join the novel target and pathways cluster.

The candidate will serve as an experienced scientist for Immunology-Oncology assays development, guiding the research and ensuring its successful execution.

The candidate will collaborate with Immuno-Oncology Research Therapeutic Area and partner functions.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Use his/her depth of immunological understanding to solve biological problems, thereby developing analytical strategies for the identification of novel therapeutic targets
• Contribute actively in the laboratory to develop and implement new in vitro immune cell assays for target validation, drug activity evaluation and deep mechanistic understanding of new therapeutic approaches
• Work autonomously, pro-actively for the rigorous execution of experiments in alignment with lab processes to be an impactful contributor to project team(s)
• Be an idea generator and advance cutting-edge science to enable continual innovation
• Advance research that underpins high-profile publications presentations and patent
• Present at group meetings, global project team meetings, conferences
• Adhere to any HSE requirements, ethics rules according to Sanofi values
• Communicate with managers and other collaborators in an open and effective manner 

REQUIREMENTS

Education

• PhD in Immuno-Oncology with publications in internationally recognised journals in this area, international postdoc welcome

Experience & knowledge

• At least 3-5+ years’ experience in relevant Immunological laboratory techniques (cytometry, cell biology, primary cell culture)
• Expertise in innate immune signalling, myeloid/T cell biology in cancer, in vitro characterisation and functional assays

Core competencies

• Extensive cell-based assay development with a variety of readout including flow cytometry, immunofluorescence, HTRF
• Strong team player with excellent oral and written communication, cooperate transversally
• Dynamic, science driven, pro-active behaviour
• English (writing and speaking) required
• Basic French speaking skills welcome but not mandatory

At Sanofi diversity and inclusion is foundational to how we operate and embedded in our Core Values. We recognize to truly tap into the richness diversity brings we must lead with inclusion and have a workplace where those differences can thrive and be leveraged to empower the lives of our colleagues, patients and customers. We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all.