Immunology Lead - Vaccines

Job Title: Immunology Lead - Vaccines

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.

The Immunology Lead reports directly to the Global Head of Early-Stage Immunology (ESI), Global Immunology (GI), Sanofi Vaccines R&D. This role provides overall strategic leadership and direction for immunology projects to evaluate the potential of novel and early-stage vaccine candidates. 

The Immunology Lead may lead projects based in Marcy L’Etoile (France), Waltham or Orlando (US). 

The Immunology Leadis appointed to lead projects within their area of immunology expertise.

Working within a global environment driven by scientific excellence presents significant challenges. The Immunology Leaddirectsthe development of multiple projects across different locations, leading immunology within GI and GroupProject Teams.This role requires the individual to coordinate with various functionsandconvincingly defend the immunology strategy to the Group Project Team.The Immunology Leaddemonstratessolid and recognized scientific expertise, strategic vision and collaboration skills to navigate complex stakeholder dynamics. 

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:

Overall leadership and accountability for project immunology strategies: 

• Lead the development of one or multiple projects within their area of immunology expertise, with accountability for vaccine image and vaccination strategies

• Define the projectimmunologystrategy in close collaboration with the Group Project Teamincluding Global Antigen Design (GAD)and consistently integrating innovative approaches

• Co-develop the experimental design plan and work closely with Team Members throughout project execution

• Participate in the interpretationof assay results and oversee data integration within the global project framework

• Present the assay results to several decision-making committees withinGI and Vaccines R&D

• Define and monitorthe project timeline and budget(incl. OPEX, FTEs), liaising with the Project Manager

• Conduct the reporting of project activities and Key Project Indicators (KPIs) under their accountability and contribute toproject team or sub team meetings to ensure effective communication and coordination 

• Proactively alertthe Group Project Head to any issues and delays and propose a mitigation plan to minimize impact

• Establisha real time feedback and solution loop withTeam Members and the Group Project Team

• Participate in the evaluation of Team Members andorganize team building activities to enhance team cohesion and celebrate success

Provide scientific and innovative expertise in their field: 

• Ensure state-of-the-art scientific and innovative expertise in their field through comprehensive literature review, brainstorming, networking and participation in scientific conferencesand forums

• Consider and evaluate the potential use of Artificial Intelligence and other digital tools

• Actively participatein transversal learning hubs, bringing together and leveragingexpertise from other Immunology Leadsand Principal Scientists working on similar immunological themes

Represent ESI in the broader organization: 

• Serve as the functional interface between ESI and other departments (incl. GI, GAD, mRNA Center of Excellence, Group Project Management, Global Regulatory Affairs, Intellectual Property) and coordinate work with their counterparts

• Defend ideas and concepts to the GroupProject Team and instill confidence in stakeholders in ESI ability to deliver the expected outcomes

• Contribute to ESI internal and external visibility strategies through publishing and active participation in R&D Week, Town Halls and international conferences

• Identify and promote scientific key topics to be communicated to GI and Vaccines R&D, ensuring that the latest advancements and insights are effectively shared