As a Director/Senior Director of the Checkpoint Immunology Cluster /Department in the Immunology and Inflammation & Inflammation Research and Early Development Therapeutic Area you will be a scientific innovator, drive scientific excellence and rigor, and develop and advance cutting-edge therapeutics.
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The Director/Senior Director will work closely with research and development colleagues to ensure the progression of projects from concept to clinical testing, focusing on developing and validating a strong translational rationale. The Director/Senior Director will maintain a leadership position in the immunology research communities, connecting Sanofi scientists with collaborators around the globe. The Director/Senior Director will work closely with the Head of the Immunology and Inflammation Research and Early Development Therapeutic Area and Scientific Platform Heads to develop and integrate a research strategy within the broader Immunology and Inflammation Strategy, contribute to portfolio review and prioritization, and will be part of the Immunology and Inflammation Leadership Team, together with other Directors/Senior Directors and key business partners.
Key Accountabilities:
●Lead a Cluster/Department of scientists responsible for identifying novel targets and pathways to treat immune diseases in the area of checkpoint immunology; connecting cutting-edge science with unmet medical need.
●Advance the Immunology and Inflammation Research and Early Development Therapeutic Area strategy by identifying new targets and advancing projects in the current pipeline. Lead scientists experienced in a range of disciplines, from molecular and cell biology, immunology, genetics, and pharmacology, to develop deep mechanistic understanding of disease pathogenesis and confidence in target rationale
●Lead internally and externally in the area of checkpoint immunology, publishing cutting edge science and developing and maintaining key collaborations around the globe.
●Manage collaborative relationships with project leads, key internal and external stakeholders, and with the Sanofi research platform leadership to resource and advance portfolio projects.
●Recruit, retain and develop world-class scientific talent.
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications:
● PhD with 12 + years of experience developing and leading research programs. 12 + years of experience in drug discovery and development preferred;
● Deep expertise and outstanding record of research and recent excellent publications in checkpoint immunology.
● Expertise in extending discovery research through translational human biology to clinical development, using human biology approaches, biomarker development and validation, and forward and back translation of research and clinical endpoints.
● Experience leading multi-disciplinary, matrixed teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
● Understanding of complex research landscapes globally, ability to identify cutting-edge research and new directions, and connect internal and external colleagues productively.
● Outstanding management, communication and interpersonal skills.
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