Sanofi · 1 day ago
Principal Scientist, Muscle and Neuromuscular Research
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expSanofi is an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives. They are seeking a highly motivated Principal Scientist to drive the expansion of their muscle and neuromuscular research pipeline through both internal discovery and external innovation.
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Responsibilities
Initiate and lead pipeline programs in a modality agnostic manner (biologics, oligonucleotides, small molecules, genomic medicines), including hands on work in the lab
Landscape novel mechanisms and target discovery in the external space and balance with internal efforts to drive strategic direction and decisions within neuromuscular pipeline
Engage and strengthen KoL network to set up collaborations for early and late-stage research bringing in colleagues across research as needed
Work closely with and across project teams to advance rare muscle programs through early engagement with Translational Medicine Unit to build/strengthen biomarker strategies
Maintain close relationship with counterparts in Clinical, Medical, and Business Development organizations to support life cycle management as well as expansion of neuromuscular pipeline
Contribute to strategic initiatives, prepare high quality presentations and communications for senior leadership and contribute to publications and regulatory filings as needed
Qualification
Required
Earned Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in molecular biology, cellular biology, or related discipline PLUS at least 5 years research experience in biopharmaceutical or academic setting
Experience in muscle biology and neuromuscular research
Experience in translational research and drug development
Track record of significant contribution to research projects and scientific publications
Preferred
Program leadership experience in the industry setting
Strong understanding of emerging science, leading therapeutic approaches and competitive landscapes for neuromuscular disorders
Experience with broad range of cell-based and animal models of muscle/neuromuscular disorders and cardiomyopathies and relevant functional readouts
Experience with computational biology and implementing a broad range of ‘omics approaches, including subsequent data mining/analysis
Experience managing studies at CROs
Familiarity with wide range of therapeutic modalities including biologics, small molecules, oligonucleotides, and/or genomic medicines
The candidate is expected to have a strong network of research and clinician colleagues to leverage for collaboration and insight
Experience drafting regulatory documents to support IND or CTA applications with agencies like the FDA and EMA
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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