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Sanofi Group Senior Scientist, Ocular Gene Therapy, Genomic Medicine Unit in Waltham, Massachusetts

About the Job

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re 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?

We are seeking a Senior Scientist to join the Ocular gene therapy group in the Genomic Medicine Unit. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to drive therapeutic candidates from discovery into IND enabling studies for Ocular indications.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead, strategize and execute research studies to develop gene therapy candidates for ocular indications.

  • Apply scientific expertise to design, develop assays and execute experiments in support of research project goals and deadlines.

  • Characterize ocular rodent models and conduct in vivo efficacy studies to generate proof of concept.

  • Manage CRO’s and work with internal collaborators to drive therapeutic programs.

  • Develop and maintain a culture of teamwork and collaboration.

About you

Qualifications:

  • PhD plus minimum 4+ years of relevant ocular research experience in an academic or biopharmaceutical setting.

  • Demonstrated experience in ocular diseases and experience with animal models of ocular disease.

  • Knowledgeable in designing and conducting cell-based assays and ocular in-vivo studies.

  • Experience with measuring OCT & ERG in animal models preferred.

  • Background / experience in AAV gene therapy preferred.

  • Strong track record of peer-reviewed publications in the field of Ocular diseases and/or gene therapy.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written.

  • Ability to be flexible and pivot with changing deadlines and priority of projects.

  • Experience in preparing high quality documents including technical reports, presentations, SOPs, and experimental protocols.

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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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) !

Sanofi is dedicated to supporting people through their health challenges. We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. We prevent illness with vaccines, provide innovative treatments to fight pain and ease suffering. We stand by the few who suffer from rare diseases and the millions with long-term chronic conditions.

With more than 100,000 people in 100 countries, Sanofi is transforming scientific innovation into healthcare solutions around the globe. Discover more about us visiting www.sanofi.com or via our movie We are Sanofi (https://youtu.be/96EwNjb1TLo)

As an organization, we change the practice of medicine; reinvent the way we work; and enable people to be their best versions in career and life. We are constantly moving and growing, making sure our people grow with us. Our working environment helps us build a dynamic and inclusive workplace operating on trust and respect and allows employees to live the life they want to live.

All in for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Sanofi - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkpDBZ-CJKw&t=2s)

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