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Bring your curiosity to a team where deep immunoscience meets cutting-edge innovation. Across oncology, rare diseases, neurology, and vaccines, you’ll work at the intersection of lab science and AI-powered discovery — all while collaborating across boundaries to turn breakthrough ideas into real-world impact. Whether you want to deepen your scientific expertise or grow as a leader, you’ll find the opportunity here.
Open rank Research Scientist at Sanofi Institute for Biomedical Research (SIBR)
Sanofi is an innovative global healthcare company, driven by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. Our teams across the world strive to transform the practice of medicine, turning the impossible into the possible for patients. SIBR is an integral part of Sanofi Global R&D and spearheading the organization's drive towards innovation through strategic partnerships with various external entities in China. We aspire to identify and leverage innovation opportunities to enrich the Global Research portfolio and ensure a sustainable growth of our R&D pipeline.
About the position
We are seeking for an exceptional, energetic, and self-motivated scientist who will be deeply involved in the scientific and experimental assessment for novel preclinical therapeutics and technology opportunities. The scope of SIBR’s research focuses on novel therapeutics in Immunology & Inflammation (I&I), Neuroinflammation, and Oncology cutting-edge technologies within, but not limited to large and small molecules, protein degraders, novel drug modalities, targeted drug delivery, and AI-assisted drug discovery.
Key responsibilities
Culture various cell types, including primary cells (e.g., PBMCs), glial cells, iPSCs, and immortalized cell lines in appropriate conditions
Perform cell transfection, transduction, or gene editing techniques to modulate gene expression in various cell types, enabling the study of gene function in immune responses
Design, optimize, and validate in vitro assays to study functions of immune cells, including but not limited to co-cultures and organoids
Lead studies on protein biochemistry and developability for large molecule drug discovery
Employ multi-parametric techniques like flow cytometry, ELISA, and imaging…
Lead the validation of external assets and support the search & evaluation of emerging opportunities that could potentially disrupt current treatment
Contribute to research projects focused on therapeutics for immune-mediated diseases and neurodegenerative diseases
Engage in communications within cross-functional and global project teams
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Qualifications
PhD or/and MD in biological, biomedical, and pharmaceutical sciences, candidate with demonstrated expertise in Immunology or Protein Science is highly desirable
At least 3 years of post-degree research experience
Extensive knowledge and research experience in therapy areas such as I&I, CNS, and oncology, as demonstrated by publications, patents, and/or licensing agreements
Proven track-record of effective project management and problem-solving ability
Experience in monitoring and tracking CRO conducted studies and other research activities
Be able to effectively communicate in English and Mandarin in a highly multi-disciplinary and culturally diverse environment
Skills for accurately reporting and interpreting experimental results, including proper documentation, report writing, and data analysis
Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.
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.
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- Expand your horizons. Grow through curiosity, with support to move, learn, and lead in a culture that champions mentorship, mobility, and bold development.
- Accelerate results with technology. Harness the power of AI and automation to push scientific boundaries and reimagine what's possible in drug discovery.
- Impact through inclusive innovation. Help deliver better science and fairer outcomes by driving inclusive research that reaches more people, in more meaningful ways.
- Turn patient needs into breakthrough science. Drive scientific breakthroughs that start with patient needs—and end in treatments that change lives.
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