Job Title: Scientist

Location: Cambridge, MA

About the Job

Are you ready to shape the future of medicine? The race is on to speed up drug discovery and development to find answers for patients and their families. Your skills could be critical in helping our teams accelerate progress.

Sanofi Oncology Therapeutic Area is seeking a highly motivated scientist with expertise in cell-based assays, formulation, and drug delivery for an individual contributor laboratory-based role.The ideal candidate must have successfully demonstrated technical proficiency, scientific innovation, independent thinking, and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and cross-functional environment. The position resides within the Immuno-Oncology Cell Therapies Cluster in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. In this role, you will have the opportunity to drive cutting-edge technology and scientific advancements that ultimately serve patients with novel immunotherapy drugs.

• Support multiple therapeutic programs by working closely with project head(s) to plan and execute key experiments ranging from cellular assays to formulations
  
• Isolation, phenotypic and functional characterization of primary human and mouse cells
  
• Design, develop and execute in vitro cell based assays (DDS potency assays, cytokine release, proliferation, activation, cell killing etc.)
  
• Formulation of various drug delivery systems (DDS) such as lipid-based nanoparticles, polymeric particles or nanogels
  
• Characterization of biomaterials (e.g., loading and encapsulation efficiency, size and charge evaluation)
  
• Analyze and interpret data and draw conclusions to help decide next steps
  
• Document all protocols, experimental data and results in electronic notebook with accuracy and timeliness
  
• Present data and conclusions in regular group and larger cluster meetings
  
• Contribute to daily laboratory activities (including procurement and organization)
  
• Work in BSL2 environment
  
• Prepare publications, research, and clinical/regulatory documentation in accordance with the Sanofi quality standards
  

• PhD in pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical engineering or a related field in the life sciences with 1-2 years relevant research experience in industry or academia
  

• Basic knowledge of pre-formulation, formulation, and aspects of drug delivery
  
• Working knowledge of cellular biology/immunology
  
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the biotech/pharma industry
  
• Lead authorship or co-authorship of peer-reviewed publications, patents and presentations
  

• 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.