Wide range of health and wellbeing benefits, including high-quality healthcare and parental leave.
Engagement in patient-centered drug development.
Impactful work improving global drug development efficiency.
Access to cutting-edge AI and digital platforms in drug discovery.
Full Job Description
Job title: Translational Medicine Lead
Location: Cambridge, MA, Morristown, NJ
Main responsibilities:
Working with early- and/or late-stage clinical development teams, the candidate will have the opportunity to elaborate clinical biomarker plans for oncology/immunology programs from the pre-candidate selection up to submission stage.
Deliver high quality biomarker strategies for patient selection, target engagement and pharmacodynamics endpoints.
Ensure the output of the biomarker plans meets established program standards (within budget, on schedule, compliant, etc.), while also looking for opportunities to streamline progress without compromising quality.
Partner with internal functions such as biomarker operational management, labs for biomarker assay development and clinical bioanalysis, biostatistics, bio-informatics experts and clinical stakeholders.
Lead the clinical biomarker sub team with representatives from these functions, coordinating efforts for data generation, interpretation and will manage communication flow related to key biomarker program information, risks and milestones across key stakeholders including therapeutic area leadership, functional leads and team members.
Analyse progress, be engaged in critical thinking and be oriented towards problem-solving and risk mitigation.
Interface with discovery laboratories to drive implementation of preclinical/translational projects based on emerging clinical/translational datasets.
As appropriate, provide biomarker expertise to progress validated biomarkers into development of pharmaco-diagnostic tools.
Proactively identify and engage external KOL's on specific hypothesis-driven collaborations to complement internal effort and will drive the publication of biomarker and translational research for respective studies.
About You
Minimum Qualifications:
PhD or MD (or equivalent) required.
5+ years in drug development or research
Fluent English
Preferred Qualifications:
Expertise in oncology, immuno-oncology or immunology
Deep understanding of the role of translational research/medicine and clinical biomarkers in drug development.
Lab experience in biomarker detection/measurements (e.g. by Elisa, flow-cytometry, IHC, mass spec).
Ability to effectively cooperate and partner with several functions that could be testified by working experience in projects (for instance as global project lead or core team member).
Knowledge in companion diagnostic.
Communication and analytical skills to regularly interface with a wide variety of stakeholders within and outside the organization.
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.
Help improve the lives of millions of people globally by making drug development quicker and more effective.
Work at the forefront of drug discovery, harnessing cutting-edge AI, data, and digital platforms to push the boundaries of science.
The salary range for this position is: $178,500.00 - $297,500.00
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.
About Sanofi
Sanofi is a global pharmaceutical company that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of prescription drugs and vaccines. The company operates in over 170 countries and has a diverse portfolio of products that includes treatments for diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and rare diseases. Sanofi is committed to improving global health and has a strong focus on innovation and sustainability. The company has received numerous awards for its research and development efforts and is recognized as a leader in the pharmaceutical industry.
