Vaccines
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Overall leadership and accountability for ESI portfolio of immunological analyses and laboratory strategy 

• Develop the overall ESI laboratory roadmap in collaboration with the Global Head of ESI and the Global Head of Immunology, Sanofi VaccinesR&D

• Accountable for strategic and operational aspects of a wide range of immunological analyses (functional, serological, cellular, molecular) for the assessment of novel early-stage vaccine candidates and the evaluation of potential candidates

• Accountable for the implementation, deployment and execution of ESI laboratory strategy across the global laboratory network

• Accountable for the standardization of analyses across the ESI laboratory network, ensuring quality and reproducibility

• Define the laboratory strategy with ESI Subject Matter Experts, including state-of-the-art innovative technologies and methodologies, processes and digitalization (including automation and Artificial Intelligence)

• Make critical and strategic investments to maintainSanofi’s competitive advantage in investing inanalytical technologies

• Define budgets (including OPEX, CAPEX, FTEs) allocated to each site

• Develop the laboratory outsourcing strategy (“Make or Buy”), focusing on identifying internal core competencies, potential academic or CROs/partners, and define selection criteria

• Liaise, interface and harmonize with key early-stagestakeholders, e.g., Global Antigen Design and mRNA Center of Excellence

• Liaise with Head of Late-stage Clinical Testing to ensure smooth transition of analyses for phased clinical trial analyses

• Guarantee the optimization and achievement of Key Project Indicators (KPIs) and overall alignment with ESI and GI strategies, providing regular reports to the Global Head of ESI

• Accountable fororganization andtimely delivery of critical immune assays to formulate the vaccine image, test and establish modes of action 

• Provide data for the Investigational New Drug (IND)and Common Technical Document (CTD) applications

• Guarantee the quality of documentation and conduct L0 regulatory dossier review

Overall leadership and accountability for ESI laboratory teams across sites

• Accountable for ESI laboratory teams’ management across Marcy L’Etoile, Waltham and Orlando

• Accountable for allocating resources across sites and projects based on portfolio expertise

• Monitor project hours and capacity load via R&DProject Management software with support from the Function Management Office and ESI Laboratory Managers

• Set and monitor individual objectives, conduct annual performance appraisal,annual career development assessment with recommendations for technical and professional training, and periodic update sessions 

• Master and regularly update the skills matrix in alignment with ESI and GI strategies

• Identify internal core competencies and potential skill gaps  

• Define recruitment and development needsand coordinate with ESI Laboratory Managers to implement related action plans

• Build a culture that promotes Sanofi R&D vision through a positive work environment focused on execution, efficiency, delivery, innovation and scientific rigor

• Disseminate laboratory best practices and ensure consistent methodologies across sites

• Provide high-level quality control of results interpretation performed by ESI Immunology project teams and Subject Matter Experts

• EnsureESI Laboratory Managers strictly adhere toHSES, corporate, quality and regulatory standards,and participatein audits

• Facilitate effective communication,understanding and implementation of upper management decisions across sites by appropriately cascading information

If you are excited about leading an international team and collectively achieving laboratory excellence in Immunology and Vaccines R&D, this position is perfect for you!

Why Choose Us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.

• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.

• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.

• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.