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Global Head of Translational Medicine – Vaccines_all genders

Sanofi, Waltham, MA


Job title: Global Head of Translational Medicine – VaccinesLocation: Marcy l’Etoile France – Waltham USAbout the jobAre 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. Join our Global Clinical development Team as Global Head of Translational Medicine and you’ll serve as the Department’s Research & Development Physician interfacing directly with Clinical Franchise Program Leaders and Heads, R & D segment heads as well as Sanofi Translational Medicine Unit leaders, Translational Medicine Leaders across the breadth of the R&D Infectious Diseases portfolio throughout the Company. You will provide essential, knowledge & experienced-based translational, medical and scientific guidance to accomplish early and late product development to help fulfill the R&D mission of developing innovative and important infectious disease products, both preventative and therapeutic.  We are an innovative global healthcare company that helps the world stay ahead of infectious diseases by delivering more than 500 million vaccine doses a year. Across different countries, our talented teams are exploring new technologies to protect people and promote healthy communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.Main responsibilities :You will help in the design & to oversee the development & execution of the clinical translational components across the R&D portfolio. You will be accountable for the design and execution of translational studies in humans (eg. first-in-human studies, interventional and non-interventional studies, biomarker studies) across the Vaccines R&D portfolio.  You will be responsible to ensure that the activities of the Translational Science Hub is part of the overall Translational medicine strategy for Vaccines R&D. You will ensure the development and execution of translational strategies from preclinical through proof-of-concept studies to early clinical development for candidate vaccines by ensuring robust strategy and methodologies for the appropriate candidate vaccines.You will coordinate and manage physician scientists & translational scientists within the Global Clinical Department, and will serve cross-functionally in a leadership capacity by interacting directly with Segment Heads and other leaders of key functions to ensure that key product attributes are consistently accounted for as they pertain to translational and clinical development and overall project risk management.You will coordinate with Global antigen Design and Global Immunology groups, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, and Global  Medical Affairs.  You will serve as a primary contact with the FDA and other regulatory agencies as required, the medical community as well as potential funding agencies in regard to medical/clinical and scientific issues. Additionnally, you will interact at all levels of potential product development to provide input on matters regarding pre-clinical & early-stage development of new vaccines, including the Discovery and External Licensing functions.You will play an important ambassadorial role and will develop networks in order to forge key working relationships internally and externally.  You will, at a high scientific strategic level, represent the Company within the scientific and medical research community through involvement in international scientific meetings and through professional publications.About you Education/experienceM.D. or Ph.D. in related field or equivalent experience;Minimum of 5 years in leadership role with relevant industry/academic experienceDemonstrated leadership skills in a Clinical Development setting preferably in the area of vaccinology/ immunology/infectious diseases.Demonstrated leadership skills in building and leading teams in a global/multicultural environmentDemonstrated ability to influence and lead multiple clinical teams globally for clinical research  .Strong strategic planning and managerial skills.Proven excellent communications skills  through publications and presentationsDemonstrated ability to perform well (as measured by ensuring "quality deliverables" prioritizing and efficiently managing multiple tasks frequently challenged with short timelines across multiple clinical projects).Demonstrated ability of internal and external stakeholder management through establishment of collaborations or securing internal or external fundingProven ability to work cross-culturally, is essentialWhy 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.PursueProgress. Discover Extraordinary.Progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue progress. And let’s discover extraordinary together.At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!#LI-Onsite#TakeAction#wearesanofi#LI-US#LI-FRPursue progress, discover extraordinaryBetter is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!US and Puerto Rico Residents OnlySanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.SummaryLocation: Marcy-l'Etoile; Waltham, MAType: Full time