About the E coli Sepsis Vaccine Franchise

• Sanofi Vaccines is the Global Business Unit (GBU) of Sanofi responsible for Vaccines and prophylactic treatments for infectious diseases.
  
• Sanofi has engaged in a collaborative agreement with Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines to develop and commercialize the vaccine candidate for extraintestinal pathogenicE.coli(9-valent).
  
• Extraintestinal pathogenic E. coli (ExPEC) has been identified as the leading bacterial cause of sepsis, causing approximately 10 million cases of invasive ExPEC disease annually, worldwide. It is associated with increased hospitalizations, mortality and antimicrobial resistance resulting in significant healthcare and societal costs.

• Contribute to an efficient and innovative research program to support the development and to prepare the entry in the market of a new vaccine candidate
  
• Participate in a cross-functional evidence generation team to identify and prioritize key gaps in evidence required to support development and business strategies, including co-creation with representatives from priority countries
  
• Maximize the value of medical evidence by ensuring that the Franchise research agendacombines scientific excellence with novel evidence generation approaches as well as external insights
  
• Lead the development and timely execution of select studies identified in the research program
  
• Ensure study methodology meets the highest quality standards for internal and external recognition. This entails both internal reviews and external stakeholder and expert engagement
  
• Leverage internal expertise and external partnerships to foster agile and efficient study implementation, and ensure appropriate governance, compliance, resourcing (internal and external) for study conduct
  
• Be accountable for the efficient and timely execution of select studies, including mitigation of potential issues and roadblocks
  
• Lead and guide the interpretation and critical evaluation of study results, and participate in study results reporting and dissemination
  
• Where needed, serve as the primary point of contact with external investigators and study teams
  
• Contribute to the strategic and targeted use and dissemination of medical evidence
  
• Take an active part in the development and execution of the Franchise scientific communication plan with a focus on ensuring optimal and adequate evidence use for select studies, including active participation as a lead or co-author on publications and abstracts
  
• Organize the dissemination of newly generated evidence among a network of external experts to optimize research impact
  
• Support and participate in communication of scientific and medical evidence (e.g. congresses, masterclasses, internal & external trainings)
  
• Participate in external scientific engagements including with academic/professional societies, regulatory agencies and recommending bodies to support Franchise business and public affairs strategy with scientific & medical evidence
  
• Provide internal stakeholders with strategic scientific advice & medical evidence in coordination with Medical Product Lead to support and inform market access, policy strategies and product positioning
  

• Education: PhD in Epidemiology/Public Health or MD plus related MSc/MPH in Epidemiology
  
• Experience: You have 5+ years of experience in the field of clinical/epidemiology/public health research with expertise in developing epidemiological studies, , as well as study management and publications.
  
• Soft skills: this job requires effective communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. These skills are required specifically to address the following typical challenges encountered in the position
  
• Effectively communicating evidence-based advice with the perspective of influencing strategy decisions,
  
• Managing with discernment and acumen the interactions with external partners to maintain productive collaborations in evidence generation and in advisory activities, with a focus on company strategic ambitions,
  
• Technical skills: this job has a core scientific mission, which requires
  
  • Extensive scientific expertise in medical/public health and vaccine research, including study design, set-up and execution, evidenced by a strong publication record in peer-reviewed literature
    
  • Demonstrated ability to critically assess data, methods and study designs, and relate those aspects to evolving product strategy
    
  • An innovative mindset in terms of study design and evolution of the field is important
    
• Languages: Fluent in English
  

• 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.