COMPLETE Principal Scientist, Immunotoxicology - Cambridge

Job overview

Sanofi is seeking an innovative, enthusiastic immunologist, with strong expertise in cellular immunology assays, who is highly motivated to help address safety concerns related to immunomodulatory drugs in our portfolio. The successful candidate will report to the Global Head of Investigative Toxicology and be responsible for devising and executing plans to address immune-related safety issues at all stages in development, with specific focus prior to drug candidate nomination. The candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues across Sanofi sites worldwide to develop immunosafety assays, strategies, and models, and support application of such within the Sanofi portfolio.  Participation in external immunotoxicology consortia and representing Sanofi at relevant scientific venues is also a component of this role.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct mechanistic experiments to address immune-related safety issues. Proactively develop assays as needed for assessing safety liabilities. Ensure scientific rigor, including designing appropriate validation plans and testing strategies. Promote and support use of these models by project teams. Author reports on this work to support inclusion of results in white papers or regulatory submissions as needed.

• Independently devise testable hypotheses, design and execute experimental approaches, accurately interpret data and deliver results to project teams.

• Provide mentorship and training to technical laboratory staff.

• Support development of regulatory strategies to manage safety risks for immunomodulatory candidates in collaboration with Sanofi subject matter experts and Preclinical Safety project team members.

• Participate in external immunotoxicology consortia and symposia to keep current with industry trends and regulatory evolution in the immunotoxicology field. Represent Sanofi interests, maintaining high ethical and scientific standards. Author external presentations and manuscripts to contribute to scientific advancement of the immunotoxicology field.

Requirements & Qualifications

• PhD in immunology or similar scientific discipline with a minimum of 5 years of experience working in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry is required.

• Knowledge and direct expertise and experience in immunology and immunological assays is required.

• Experience in pharmacology, toxicology, drug development, or regulatory safety are a plus.

• Established record of scientific contribution in peer-reviewed journals and scientific symposiums, and excellent verbal and written communication skills are also required.     

Terms of employment

• Occasional domestic and international travel to Sanofi Research and Development sites and scientific meetings.  Availability to start in 3Q2023.

What makes this position unique?

The candidate will be part of a growing Investigative Toxicology group at Sanofi and have the opportunity to help shape and guide research in the immunotoxicology field. This is an excellent opportunity for career growth and leadership in the exciting, expanding field of immunotoxicology, and the global scope will provide the candidate with a rich, diverse work experience.

Benefits of working in this role

• Be part of an active, innovative scientific group

• Demonstrate leadership and subject matter expertise in immunotoxicology

• Have diverse opportunities to collaborate globally

• Be highly recognized for successes

• Receive excellent benefits and compensation

Location information

The position is based in Cambridge, MA. 

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