Job Title: Distinguished Scientist, Transgenic Technology and Models

Location: Cambridge, MA

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 department of Translational In Vivo Models (TIM) within Sanofi R&D has a unique opportunity for a motivated professional with a strong background in Molecular Biology and/or Genetics to work on projects related to the development of transgenic mouse models. We are a global function that supports in vivo research across all therapeutic areas and sites. Within TIM, the Transgenic Model and Technology (TMT) department provides state of the art, efficient and effective genetically-engineered models. We are looking for a highly-skilled individual to lead a team to inform core activities, technical developments and ultimately move our discovery projects forward.

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We are also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

Main Responsibilities:

Develop state of the art in vivo models for Discovery and Development in all Therapeutic Areas

Apply your acumen in Transgenesis and CRISPR to devise and execute appropriate experimental strategies

Identify and evaluate new models and technologies that enable target validation, POC and efficacy studies

Manage projects that are design-to-delivery or CRO-ready

Apply your expertise to advise the Head of Transgenic Division and other members of the key Drug Discovery program

Progress working relationships with CROs for development and delivery of models

Identify partners for model acquisition and license agreements

Budget planning and management

Supervise and train colleagues at the forefront of developments

Contribute to Sanofi culture

Requirements & Qualifications:

Ph.D. with 5+ years experience in Molecular Genetics or similar disciplines

Expertise in developing transgenic animal models, particularly engineering genetic alleles with CRISPR/CAS and other genetic engineering systems.

Experience in both the theoretical and practical/technical methodologies necessary to lead a state-of-the-art transgenic unit that generates novel rodent genetic models.

Strong Project Management and contracting skills to successfully oversee personnel and multiple projects.

Strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with colleagues, organizational stakeholders and CROs.

Excellent management/leadership skills to work collaboratively with associates

Budget planning and accounting skills

Must be self-motivated, able to lead/thrive in a team environment and be comfortable working on and prioritizing multiple projects.

Strong verbal and written communication skills

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.

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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Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But 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. So, let’s be those people.

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Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; 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.