**Job Title:** Immunology Lead - Vaccines **Location:** Waltham, 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 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 Lead is appointed to lead projects within their area of immunology expertise. Working within a global environment driven by scientific excellence presents significant challenges. The Immunology Lead directs the development of multiple projects across different locations, leading immunology within GI and Group Project Teams. This role requires the individual to coordinate with various functions and convincingly defend the immunology strategy to the Group Project Team. The Immunology Lead demonstrates solid 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 **About You:** If you are passionate about pioneering innovative approaches in Immunology and eager to make a significant impact on research, we strongly encourage you to apply! **Education:** + PhDin Immunology, Microbiologyor related Life Sciences with proven experience as a Principal Investigator or Postdoctoral Researcher and a strong publication record **Experience:** + 3 to 5 years of experience in Immunology and Vaccines R&D, including experience as a Principal Investigator or Postdoctoral Researcher + State-of-the-art techniques in Immunology, Human Immunology, preclinical models and regulatory knowledge, project management _(depending on the position, specific skills can be_ _required_ _)_ + Strategic vision, creativity and innovation, critical thinking,influence and challenge, patient and customer focus, decision-making,project-centric and deliverable-oriented, transversalcollaboration, scientific communication **Languages:** + English, knowledge of French will be reviewed favorably **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. \#GD-SP ​ \#LI-SP \#LI-Onsite \#vhd **Pursue** **_progress_** **, discover** **_extraordinary_** 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. At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity. Watch our ALL IN video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkpDBZ-CJKw&t=67s) and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com (https://www.sanofi.com/en/our-responsibility/equality-and-inclusiveness) ! _US and Puerto Rico Residents Only_ 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. _North America Applicants Only_ The salary range for this position is: $147,000.00 - $212,333.33 All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. 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