Scientific Advisor - VIE Contract
Cambridge, Massachusetts VIE Posted on Dec. 04, 2025 Closing on Apr. 04, 2026Scientific Advisor - VIE Contract
- Location: United States of America, Cambridge
- Target start date: 01/03/2026
iMove, the Sanofi VIE Program, is available to citizens of the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland) aged between 18 and 28.
PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.
PLEASE NOTE that applications that are only submitted in French cannot be considered by our non-French speaking partners at Sanofi worldwide. Therefore, only applications that are submitted in English will be considered. Please make sure to apply with your personal email address.
About the job
As Scientific Advisor VIE within our Medical team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the strategic and scientific direction of the Global Alliance Immunology Portfolio Medical Strategy and Innovation. You will partner with the Head of Global Alliance Immunology Portfolio Medical Strategy and Innovation team acting as a key support in driving medical affairs initiatives forward, and will work cross-functionally, helping to shape efficient and optimized global strategies while also applying your scientific expertise to critical innovation projects.
Join the team transforming care for people with immune challenges, rare diseases, cancers, and neurological conditions. In Specialty Care, you’ll help deliver breakthrough treatments that bring hope to patients with some of the highest unmet needs.
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About Sanofi
We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.
Main responsibilities:
- Provide scientific and strategic support to the Head of Global Portfolio Medical Strategy and Innovation and Medical Affairs team.
- Assist in the development and implementation of medical strategies and initiatives.
- Coordinate cross-functional projects and ensure timely delivery of objectives.
- Prepare and review scientific communications, presentations, and reports.
- Preparation and presentation of scientific data.
- Support planning and execution of scientific events: advisory boards with external experts and scientific education and engagement activities. Contribute to the development of medical affairs policies and ways of working.
- Set up and foster co-operations with external medical experts, network activities.Co-operate with other medical functions (Global) and cross-functionally.
About you
Experience:
- 1 year of prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry (which could be internship or apprenticeship), preferably in Medical Affairs.
- Demonstrated project management experience is a must.
Soft and Technical skills:
- Exceptional entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation.
- Driven by curiosity and thoughtful risk-taking in the field of immunology.
- Strong knowledge in immunology; familiarity with other related therapeutic areas is a plus.
- Excellent analytical skills, particularly in interpreting complex immunological data.
- Outstanding problem-solving skills, especially in addressing challenges in immunology research and treatment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex scientific concepts clearly.
- Ability to think strategically and contribute to the development of innovative medical strategies.
Education:
- MD, PharmD or Master’s degree in scientific field related to the position.
Languages:
- Fluent English (written and verbal).
Why choose us?
- Be part of a pioneering biopharma company where patient insights shape drug development.
- Work at the forefront of AI-powered science that accelerates discovery and improves outcomes.
- Collaborate beyond your expertise, sparking new ideas with diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
- Work in a place that combines global scale with local expertise, backed by a strong culture of collaboration and shared purpose.
- Contribute to innovations that improve outcomes, relieve pressure on healthcare systems, and expand access worldwide.
- Join a team that’s not just transforming treatment - but asking what’s next, and making it real.
- Be part of a simpler, digital- and AI-powered business that’s rethinking how we work and engage with the world.
iMove is a unique program tailored for European youth interested in challenging themselves with meaningful assignments across the globe. At Sanofi we have a strong ambition to invest in young talents who will drive the success of Sanofi tomorrow.
Sanofi’s Work Abroad Program, iMove, offers jobs-assignments with actual responsibilities and a perspective to grow. We provide those opportunities in various functionssuch as: marketing, finance, regulatory, supply chain, clinical trials, production, etc. and in more than 40 countries. Sanofi unites people who are passionate about solving healthcare needs across the world. Joining our iMove Work Abroad Program is a unique opportunity to make a difference through your work.
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Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and 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, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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