Clinical Biomarker Lead

Job description

Sanofi is expanding its pipeline and capabilities in oncology and is seeking a clinical biomarker lead with experience in immuno-oncology and cancer biology to help further develop safe and effective medicines for cancer patients. The candidate will be based in Cambridge, US and work in a multicultural environment with colleagues at different geographic locations (US, France)

·  The candidate will be involved in large clinical programs with multiple studies and will work under the mentorship of global translational medicine lead(s) in charge of the global program(s)
·  This role oversees pharmacodynamic, mechanism of action/resistance, patient selection, and other clinically relevant biomarker studies through external CRO and internal efforts.
·  He/she undertakes cross-functional engagement with clinical science and clinical operations for implementation of biomarker analyses in the clinic
·  He/she will ensure the output of the biomarker plans meets established program standards (within budget, on schedule, compliant, etc.), while also looking for opportunities to streamline progress without compromising quality.
·  To achieve these goals, the candidate will partner with internal functions such as biomarker operational management, labs for biomarker assay development and clinical bioanalysis, biostatistics, bio-informatics experts and clinical stakeholders.
·  He/she will participate to the clinical biomarker sub team led by the translational medicine lead that includes representatives from these functions.
·  He/she will lead drafting of biomarker-related sections in clinical study-related and regulatory documents (such as clinical protocols, ICFs, INDs, IBs, clinical study reports, etc.).
·  As appropriate, he/she will provide biomarker expertise to progress validated biomarkers into development of pharmaco-diagnostic tools.

Basic Qualifications

·  PhD or MD required
·  2+ years in drug development or research
·  Fluent English mandatory

Preferred Qualifications

·  Expertise in oncology, immuno-oncology or immunology preferred
·  Deep understanding of the role of translational research/medicine and clinical biomarkers in drug development
·  Lab experience in biomarker detection/measurements (e.g. by Elisa, flow-cytometry, IHC, mass spec,…)
·  Ability to effectively cooperate and partner with several functions that could be testified by working experience in projects (for instance as global project lead or core team member)
·  Knowledge in companion diagnostic
·  Communication and analytical skills to regularly interface with a wide variety of stakeholders within and outside the organization

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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