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 (IO TA) based in Vitry-sur-Seine, France, is seeking a highly qualified and motivated PhD level scientist with significant experience in Immunology and particularly in myeloid cells (DC, monocyte/macrophage) cell biology and cancer immunotherapy.

The candidate will provide scientific leadership and will be responsible for applying scientific expertise to initiate, design, optimize and execute cellular in vitro studies to evaluate and advance new drug candidates in the Immuno-Oncology portfolio, with high scientific rigor and excellence in execution. The candidate will present in international meetings and published in peer-reviewed journals. The candidate will have a great opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary research environment and gradually integrate project teams as IO TA representative and finally as project leader.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead research efforts in Sanofi’s Immuno-Oncology Therapeutic Area to develop innovative tumor-targeting myeloid activating approaches (ADC; PRR activator)
• 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
• Maintain a working knowledge of current experimental techniques and literature
• Provide scientific expertise, innovative ideas and critical assessment of the field
• Work independently, pro-actively for the rigorous execution of experiments in alignment with laboratory processes to be an impactful contributor to project team(s)
• Analyze, interpret, and present experimental results at project team meetings and to our multi-disciplinary research groups
• Publish/present findings in peer-reviewed journals/scientific conferences
• Prepare documentation to support project in clinical development and exchange with Health authority agencies
• 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
• Follow good lab operational practices

PROFILE

Education & Skills

• PhD degree in Immunology or Immuno-Oncology with publications in internationally recognized journals in these areas
• Expertise in myeloid cell biology and in setting-up of functional assays.
• Experience in multicolor flow cytometry, immunological assays, cell-based assays
• Experience in biochemistry and/or molecular biology is a plus
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills
• Curiosity and willingness to work in collaboration with internal and external partners
• Proactive and independent in the daily laboratory research activity
• Excellent teamwork skills and flexibility
• Fluent English speaking, reading and writing skills
• French speaking skills are welcome
• Previous experience in management of associates or trainees is not mandatory but appreciated

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.