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 lymphocytes deep biology 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-Oncology 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 T cell biology, with PBMC and TILs of cancer patients
• 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
• Manage transverse relationships with collaborators within and outside Immuno-Oncology to advance projects, including the monitoring of potential external collaborations
• Prepare documentation to support project in clinical development and exchange with Health authority agencies
• 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
• Provide and promote support for operational procedures according to Sanofi values, ethics and security

PROFILE 

• PhD in Immunology or Immuno-Oncology with publications in internationally recognized journals, expert in costimulatory checkpoint biology
• Experienced in leading multidisciplinary matrixed teams is appreciated
• 2+ years of experience in Pharmaceutical industry is a plus
• Strong experience in primary cell culture and complex immune cell assay techniques including multi-color flow cytometry
• Expertise in T cell biology, characterization, and functional assays is highly appreciated
• Curiosity, flexibility, and team spirit
• Willingness to work in collaboration with internal and external partners
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Pro-active and independent in the daily laboratory research activity

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.