Job Title: GCI Scientific Logistics and Assay Lifecycle Management Team Lead - Vaccine

Location: Swiftwater, PA

About the job

The Scientific Logistics and Assay Life Cycle Management Team Lead is responsible for optimizing operational, scientific, and safety aspects across GCI, while efficiently allocating staff resources to meet business priorities. This role involves collaborating with GCI platform heads and Global Immunology leads to identify operational needs, address bottlenecks, and implement best practices. Key responsibilities include resource management, developing and implementing tools for monitoring assay performance, and driving continuous improvement. The successful candidate will ensure operational efficiency and foster a culture of continuous improvement within GCI. This position reports to the Head of Global Clinical Immunology and is based in Swiftwater, PA

• Collaborate with platform heads to optimize the assay lifecycle, streamline processes, and maintain quality control through performance monitoring.
  
• Strategically prioritize digital and equipment needs across GCI
  
• Ensure timely and compliant closure of clinical assay investigations.
  
• Lead a team of transversal SLA's
  
• Provide oversight to GCI Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) functions.
  
• Translate scientific requirements into operational strategies supporting organizational goals.
  
• Main point of contact for GCI digital and FELS needs
  
• Monitor equipment readiness and functionality.
  
• Strategically allocate resources across projects to meet demand effectively.
  
• Lead documentation efforts to ensure compliance and process efficiency.
  
• Identify and implement process improvements and best practices.
  
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for operational performanceBottom of Form
  

• Interact and liaise within the other platform leads and GI department heads and scientists to ensure end-to-end GI communication is maintained.
  
• Serve as function representative and SME at key strategic internal/external meetings, conferences/congresses, and key meetings with CROs and with regulatory authorities.
  
• Act transversally (including with global transversal operations, clinical development, Digital, FELS, global regulatory affairs) to build and optimize novel bioanalytical methods for fast-moving projects to maximize scientific quality and timeliness whilst operating within budget targets.
  

• Proven experience in operations management within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
  
• Experience managing teams of 10+ individuals.
  

• Experience with quality systems and processes in a regulated environment
  
• Expertise with LIMS systems, reagent characterization and qualification, laboratory equipment and supplies.
  
• Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and skill sets to achieve scientific and operational excellence.
  
• Strong commitment to scientific excellence and innovation.
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills to ensure target completion and foster workplace respect.
  
• Leadership that promotes cross-group collaboration to achieve Sanofi R&D goals, and developing leadership skills in direct reports.
  
• Record of innovation as evidenced by a strong publication record, inventorship on patents/filings and presentations at major conferences.
  
• Proven experience in management of personnel, budget, and projects.
  

• BS degree in life sciences with 15+ years of relevant experience, MS or Ph.D. in immunology, microbiology, virology or biochemistry (MS requires 12 + years, Ph.D 8+ years of relevant experience).
  
• 5+ years experience working in a regulated laboratory as a research scientist or laboratory manager preferably in pharma R&D.
  
• Experience in the development of new bioanalytical characterization methods for vaccines.
  
• Familiar with a broad range of functional bioanalytical and LBA instrumentation and techniques.
  
• Strong familiarity with immunogenicity assays.
  
• Understanding of GXP practices and procedures required.
  
• Work experience both in early phase product development and clinical stage.
  
• Laboratory management and/or operations experience preferred.
  
• Familiarity with clinical or sample databases and inventory management required.
  
• Proven leadership and managerial experience in multi-functional and matrixed teams.
  
• Familiarity with laboratory testing regulations
  

• 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.