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Sanofi Group R&D - Sr. Scientist I - Suzhou in Shanghai, China
Sanofi is an innovative global healthcare company, driven by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. Our teams across the world strive to transform the practice of medicine, turning the impossible into the possible for patients. SIBR is an integral part of Sanofi Global R&D and spearheading the organization's drive towards innovation through strategic partnerships with various external entities in China. We aspire to identify and leverage innovation opportunities to enrich the Global Research portfolio and ensure a sustainable growth of our R&D pipeline.
About the position
We are seeking for an exceptional, energetic, and self-motivated scientist who will be deeply involved in the scientific and experimental assessment for novel preclinical therapeutics and technology opportunities. The scope of SIBR’s research focuses on novel therapeutics in Immunology & Inflammation (I&I), Neurology and Oncology cutting-edge technologies within, but not limited to large and small molecules, protein degraders, novel drug modalities, targeted drug delivery, and AI-assisted drug discovery.
Key responsibilities
Culture various cell types, including primary cells (e.g., PBMCs) and immortalized cell lines in appropriate conditions
Perform cell transfection, transduction, or gene editing techniques to modulate gene expression in various cell types, enabling the study of gene function in immune responses
Design, optimize, and validate in vitro assays to study immune cell functions, including T/B lymphocytes and innate immune cells
Employ multi-parametric techniques like flow cytometry, ELISA, and imaging…
Contribute to research projects focused on understanding immune-mediated diseases, such as autoimmune disorders
Support research projects and validate external innovation opportunities
Explore emerging technologies that could potentially disrupt current treatment
Participate in discussions with cross-functional teams
Qualifications
PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in biological, biomedical, and pharmaceutical sciences, candidate with demonstrated expertise in immunology is highly desirable
At least 3 years of post-degree research experience in top Pharma
Extensive knowledge and research experience in therapy areas such as I&I, CNS, and oncology, as demonstrated by publications, patents, and/or licensing agreements
Proven track-record of effective project management
Experience in monitoring and tracking CRO conducted studies and other external research activities
Be able to effectively communicate in English and Mandarin in a highly multi-disciplinary and culturally diverse environment
Skills for accurately reporting and interpreting experimental results, including proper documentation, report writing, and data analysis
Ability of problem-solving skills
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.
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