Job title: Global Antigen Design (GAD) Research Lead bacteriology

• Location: Marcy l’Etoile (69)

About the job

Are you ready to shape the future of medicine? The race is on to speed up drug discovery and development to find answers for patients and their families. Your skills could be critical in helping our teams accelerate progress. Join our Global Antigen Design (GAD) function at the Marcy l’Etoile site as a Research Lead Bacteriology and you’ll contributes to GAD’s vision of delivering high-performing target antigens to Sanofi’s pipeline by identifying internal and external research opportunities and maximizing synergy between projects.

You lead research activities for new vaccine projects, ensuring they stay on schedule and within budget. You represent the Global Antigen Design (GAD) function within the Global Project Team. You Owner collaborates closely with research scientists, developing and executing the project’s scientific strategy and development plan. you oversee GAD timelines, resources, budget, and deliverable quality. Additionally, you report project status, address issues, risks, and delays, and propose mitigation plans. you ensure that activities align with the project timelines set by the Global Project Team (GPT).

We are an innovative global healthcare company that helps the world stay ahead of infectious diseases by delivering more than 500 million vaccine doses a year. Across different countries, our talented teams are exploring new technologies to protect people and promote healthy communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.

Main responsibilities:

• Lead and guide the scientific strategy for the project within Global Antigen Design, operating in an Agile environment
• Develop technical and research plan objectives aligned with the project and Global Antigen Design’s R&D strategies
• Align GAD research activities with clinical trial expectations, including IND submissions, support for CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls), and toxicology testing as needed
• Oversee Bacteriology research efforts to optimize efficiency, workflow, and alignment with project timelines, in consultation with the Global Project Team (GPT)
• Collaborate closely with project teams, project heads, and colleagues across various departments (CMC, clinical, regulatory, mRNA) to advance vaccine candidates into clinical trials
• Identify internal and external innovation opportunities

About you

• Experience Highlights: Experience in R&D and Vaccinology in similar transversal leadership position
• Skills: Demonstrated Skills and experience in Bacteriology, Vaccinology, Microbiology. Good skills in Immunology, Monoclonal Antibody, Antigen design. Capacity to evolve in a multicultural environment, to solve complex scientific problems, to define and communicate strategy
• Education: PhD or similar in Biology/Vaccinology
• Languages: English (French will be a plus)

Why choose us?

• We are redefining immunology, from science to treatment. Our ambition is to become the world’s leading immunology company. To achieve this, we are pushing scientific boundaries to better understand the immune system. This allows us to develop revolutionary medicines and vaccines that prevent or alter the course of chronic and infectious diseases
• 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

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Progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue progress. And let’s discover extraordinary together.

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