Job Title: Senior Scientist I, IVRC Operations Lead 

Location: Cambridge, MA

About the Job

Sanofi’s US In Vivo Research Center (IVRC-US) within the Translational Models (TIM) Research Platform plays a key role in advancing Sanofi’s global research pipeline. The IVRC team encompasses a team of Scientists, Laboratory Animal Technicians, Animal Care Technicians and Veterinarian staff whose goal is to support the design and execution of in vivo studies involving preclinical models and assessment of efficacy, PK, bio-distribution and toxicology following therapeutic interventions across a wide range of modalities and indications. The team works closely with all Research and Development, as well as Vaccines, to drive in vivo activities across Sanofi’s pipeline both internally and externally. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual to join the team as an Operations lead.

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.

Main Responsibilities

Oversight of global logistics, communications, compliance, and financial management of IVRC-US animal ordering and receipt

Serve as the primary point of contact between IVRC-US, Transgenic Models and Technology (TMT) group, scientists, external vendors, procurement, and finance business partners to manage external rodent colony imports

Responsible for IVRC-US budget oversight across capital expenditures, external costs, and operational expenses, collaborating closely with Procurement and Finance Business Partners

Managing incoming studies and tracking orders through preclinical software platforms including Provantis, Benchling, and Tick@lab  

Provide operational support across multiple facets of our animal facility management

Provide support for various Digital/AI initiatives across IVRC-US

Develop collaborative relationships with key stakeholders within the IVRC-US, TIM, Workplace Experience, Research and Development Operations (RDO), Research Platforms, Vaccines and Therapeutic Area scientists to drive efficient workflows and cross department collaborations.

Draft and review documents such as SOPs and training documents

About You

Education / Experience

Bachelor’s Degree plus minimum 8 years of relevant research experience in an academic or biopharmaceutical setting

OR Master’s Degree plus minimum 5 years of relevant research experience in an academic or biopharmaceutical setting

AALAS ILAM, CMAR and/or RLATG certifications preferred

Solid understanding and experience with immunocompromised, competent and genetically engineered rodent models preferred

Experience with Benchling, Tick@lab and Provantis systems preferred

Strong knowledgebase of institutional, local and federal animal welfare regulations.

Strong organizational skills and sense of urgency.

Ability to work independently and proactively.

Strong interpersonal influencing and collaboration skills to work in a team-oriented, matrix environment.

Ability to adapt to and effectively manage change in a fast paced and dynamic environment.

Why 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.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; 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.

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US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

Sanofi 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.

North America Applicants Only

The salary range for this position is:

$100,500.00 - $145,166.66

All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the LINK.