Job title: Senior Director Type 2 Immunology
Location: Cambridge, MA
Main Responsibilities:- Execute and refine the Type 2 Immunology research strategy, identifying novel biological targets and therapeutic hypotheses to advance the pipeline.
- Drive long range research planning, portfolio prioritization, and investment decisions across preclinical and translational programs.
- Monitor and integrate emerging scientific advances, competitive intelligence, and unmet medical needs to continuously evolve the research agenda.
- Represent Type 2 Immunology research in senior leadership forums, governance committees, and pipeline review boards.
- Oversee preclinical and translational research programs, from target identification and validation through to candidate nomination.
- Lead mechanism of action studies and disease biology investigations to deepen understanding of Type 2 inflammatory pathways in both preclinical and translational settings.
- Drive biomarker identification, development, and qualification strategies to support patient stratification, proof of concept, and clinical decision making.
- Ensure scientific rigor and innovation across all stages of the drug discovery and development continuum.
- Support our development and medical colleagues in championing investigator initiated studies and collaborative research programs that generate mechanistic and clinical insights.
- Partner with Clinical Development and Regulatory Affairs to translate preclinical findings into clinical hypotheses and study designs.
- Oversee the scientific interpretation of clinical data to inform pipeline progression and lifecycle decisions.
- Establish and manage strategic research collaborations with leading academic institutions, research consortiums, and external scientific networks.
- Identify and evaluate external innovation opportunities, including licensing, codevelopment, and research alliances.
- Represent Sanofi in scientific advisory boards, research consortiums, and industry academic partnerships to advance the field.
- Lead a high impact publication strategy, ensuring timely and rigorous dissemination of research findings in top tier peer reviewed journals.
- Represent Sanofi as a scientific thought leader at national and international research conferences and symposia.
- Shape the external scientific narrative for Type 2 Immunology through white papers, review articles, and engagement with the broader research community.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high performing team of research scientists, with an ingrained drug hunting culture.
- Foster a culture of scientific excellence, intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and accountability.
- Set clear research objectives, provide ongoing scientific guidance, and support career development and succession planning.
About youBasic Qualifications:
- PhD in immunology, molecular biology, or a closely related field with a minimum of 12 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical research industry, with a strong focus on immunology research.
- Deep expertise in inflammatory biology (ideally Type 2), disease mechanisms, and the evolving therapeutic landscape.
- Proven experience in translational research with evidence of going from benchside to bedside and back again.
- Evidence of big data competency by leveraging large data tools to build scientific hypotheses.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross functional R&D teams in a matrixed organization.
- Demonstrated track record of leading successful drug discovery and, or development programs from early research through clinical translation.
- Strong executive presence with excellent scientific communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong publication record in high impact, peer reviewed scientific journals.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Direct research experience in across multiple inflammatory diseases including but not limited to Type 2 inflammatory diseases.
- In depth knowledge of biologics development and immunotherapy, including antibody engineering and mechanism based drug design.
- Familiarity with regulatory science, including IND or CTA submissions and interactions with health authorities.
- Established network within the academic and scientific community in immunology or related fields.
- Experience building and managing academic industry research partnerships and collaborative research agreements.
- Prior experience managing and developing senior scientific talent.
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.
- Be part of a pioneering biopharma company that engages patients early in drug development and uses their insights to design studies that reflect real-world needs.
- Work at the forefront of drug discovery, harnessing cutting-edge AI, data, and digital platforms to push the boundaries of science.
- Help improve the lives of millions of people globally by making drug development quicker and more effective.
The salary range for this position is:
$206,250.00 - $297,916.66
All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.
