COMPLETE Scientist Computational Structural Biology - Cambridge

Job Description

We seek a highly motivated scientist to join our Structural Biology & Protein Design (SBPD) Lab at Sanofi.  Our SBPD Lab is a part of the Protein Engineering Group within the LMR (Large Molecule Research) Department. As a key member of our highly efficient and dynamic team, you will deliver structural biology results and structure-based protein engineering solutions to contribute to exciting biologics projects from Immuno-oncology, Immunology & Inflammation and Rare & Neuro therapeutic areas. Our success will be enabled by Sanofi’s on-site, state-of-art cryo-EM facility and rapid adoption of leading-edge digital biology tools used. The successful candidate will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary and fast-paced work environment to design and engineer revolutionary large molecule medicines, including multivalent, multi-targeting antibodies/nanobodies/fusion proteins. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to play a key role in resolving real-world challenges within biologics drug discovery and make impacts to patients’ life.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and present structural biology and structure-based analysis to support large molecule projects.

• Structure and protein engineering support for Sanofi’s biologics R&D portfolio, making full use of our newly established top-end cryo-EM infrastructure.

• Develop and integrate modeling, computational and structural biology methods to provide protein design solutions for antibody/nanobody engineering, including affinity modification, cross-reactivity engineering, liability risk prediction and mitigation, multi-specific antibody engineering, etc.

• Closely monitor leading edge developments in scientific literatures and develop new skills in the area of structural biology and antibody engineering.

• Effectively collaborate with colleagues from diverse scientific backgrounds.

Basic Qualifications

• PhD in Biochemistry, Biophysics, or similar, OR MS with 3 years of experience in structural biology and protein design. Hands-on expertise with all aspects of protein crystallography and cryo-EM.

• Deep understanding of antibody/nanobody structure and the application of structure within biologics R&D. Hands-on experience with protein modeling, structural analysis, structure-based protein design and optimization of biochemical and biophysical properties using computational protein design tools.

• A drive for self-development with a focus on scientific know-how. Excellent problem solving and written/oral communication skills, as well as scientific writing, presentation, and collaboration skills.

• Track record of scientific accomplishments as evidenced by a strong publication record.

• Success to obtain high resolution structures of integral membrane proteins is preferred.

• Familiarity with statistics and machine learning is preferred.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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