Sanofi · 3 days ago
Distinguished Scientist
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
8+ years expSanofi is a company focused on innovative research in the field of immunoscience and neurology. They are seeking a Distinguished Scientist to lead cross-functional teams in neurology drug discovery, shaping strategic and scientific directions, and delivering innovative pre-clinical drug candidate packages.
Health CareLife SciencePharmaceuticalTherapeutics
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
PhD with 8+ years of post-doctoral biopharma experience with demonstrated scientific leadership
Outstanding track record of scientific publications in high-impact journals with multiple publications as senior/corresponding author demonstrating thought leadership in neuroscience
Established national and international reputation as a Key Opinion Leader (KOL) in neuroscience, as evidenced by: Frequent invitations to present at major international scientific conferences, Leadership roles in professional societies (e.g., Society for Neuroscience, American Neurological Association), Service on editorial boards, grant review panels, or scientific advisory boards, Recognition through scientific awards or honors
Demonstrated ability to lead and influence across R&D through: Successful leadership of multidisciplinary teams achieving department/project objectives, Influential leadership outside of formal organizational structure, Track record of shaping scientific direction and influencing portfolio decisions
Strong business acumen with experience in due diligence, competitive intelligence, and strategic partnership evaluation
Highly self-directed and proactive with demonstrated ability to work independently in ambiguous situations and identify multidisciplinary solutions
Benefits
High-quality healthcare
Prevention and wellness programs
At least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave
Company
Sanofi
Sanofi is a global biopharma company focused on prescription drugs, vaccines, and treatments for chronic, rare, and infectious diseases.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.97BKey Investors
Blackstone Life SciencesEvotec
2025-10-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-06-17Post Ipo Debt· $1.74B
2025-03-05Post Ipo Debt· $1.59B
Leadership Team
Paul Hudson
Chief Executive Officer
Francois-Xavier Roger
Chief Financial Officer
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