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. 

JOB PURPOSE 

Sanofi’s Immuno-Oncology Therapeutic Area based in Vitry-sur-Seine, France, is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Scientist with significant experience in Immuno-Oncology (IO), in particular on myeloid sub-population and costimulatory/coinhibitory checkpoints. The candidate will be responsible for applying scientific expertise to initiate, design, optimize, and execute in vitro studies to evaluate and advance new drug candidates in the Immuno-Oncology portfolio, with high rigor and excellence in execution. The candidate will have a great opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary research environment and will work interacting with different scientists in Immuno-Oncology and in other departments.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead transverse projects, define the strategy, planning, coordination of activities and their execution in alignment with the Immuno-Oncoloy global strategy
• Contribute actively in the laboratory to develop and implement new primary in vitro cell models and immune assays for deep mechanistic understanding of myeloid cell population and T cell biology
• Provide scientific expertise and innovative ideas, review data and publications to support analysis of mechanisms and pathways, monitor and provide critical assessment of competitor results
• Work independently, pro-actively for the rigorous execution of experiments in alignment with lab processes to be an impactful contributor to project team(s)
• Analyze, interpret, and present experimental results at lab and project team meetings
• Provide and promote support for operational procedures according to Sanofi values, ethics and security
• Prepare posters, publications in peer-reviewed journals, research and clinical/regulatory documentation in accordance with Sanofi quality standards
• Communicate with managers and other collaborators in an open and effective manner

PROFILE

• PhD in Immunology or Immuno-Oncology with publications in internationally recognized journals
• Strong experience in primary cell culture and immune cell assay techniques including multi-color flow cytometry
• Expertise in myeloid cells and T cell biology, characterization, and functional assays is highly appreciated
• Curiosity, flexibility, and team spirit
• Willingness to work in collaboration with internal partners
• Very good analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Pro-active and independent in the daily laboratory research activity
• English (writing and speaking) requested
• Basic French speaking skills are welcome, but not mandatory

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