Distinguished Scientist Full-time

Distinguished Scientist

Join the engine of Sanofi's mission — where deep immunoscience meets bold, AI-powered research. In R&D, you'll drive breakthroughs that could turn the impossible into possible for millions.

This is a strategic scientific leadership role in the Neurology research therapeutic area that will lead multiple cross-functional teams and initiatives with the responsibility of shaping the strategic and scientific direction for neurology drug discovery. This role will identify, build and execute on novel targets across multiple programs with the aim of delivering innovative and robust pre-clinical drug candidate packages for clinical testing. The incumbent will have an established record of significantly advancing R&D goals and will maintain a national and international reputation in the neuroscience community.

Innovative and creative thinker and leader who applies disease area knowledge and uses cutting-edge technology to identify novel targets implicated in neurodegenerative disease

Lead a team of cross-functional scientists with the goal of delivering robust preclinical packages enabled by biomarkers across multiple modalities

Provide scientific insight and direction for multiple research programs using a diversity of modalities

Integrate large, diverse and complex data sets from multiple sources to inform on the most robust targets and pathways implicated in disease progression

Establish and manage key external collaborations

Establish project priorities and resource allocations to ensure the highest impact

Leads by example across disciplines to execute on therapeutic area objectives

Ability to identify multidisciplinary solutions and recommend a course of action in ambiguous situations

Contributes to the vision, mission and tactics of the research therapeutic area and beyond

Support due diligence activities, competitive assessments, and evaluation of external opportunities

Serves as an inspirational leader within group, therapeutic area and beyond

8+ years post-PhD within biopharma or academic research setting with demonstrated progression of scientific leadership and impact

Outstanding track record of scientific accomplishment as a leader and innovator in neuroscience, or genetics recognized nationally for significant contributions. Demonstrated ability to exercise foresight and judgement in planning, organizing and guiding complex projects with track record of successfully applying high-level scientific judgement in complex and unprecedented situations. Sought out as an internal consultant for scientific judgement.

Recognized scientific and subject matter expert with outstanding track record of high-impact scientific publications as senior/corresponding author in top-tier journals, patents, and successful IND filings. Demonstrated ability to lead parts of regulatory submissions.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to convey complex science to diverse audiences including senior leadership, regulatory agencies, and external scientific community

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.