Sanofi
Biopharma
SeniorScientist,AdvancedOcularInVitroModels
“Senior Scientist, Advanced Ocular In Vitro Models at Sanofi. Skills: Ocular in vitro models, iPSC differentiation, Robotics, Drug discovery. Lead scientific initiatives. Design, develop, and validate in vitro ocular models”
What You'll Achieve.
Accelerate drug discovery and development; Deliver transformative treatments; Support Ophthalmology pipeline; Influence project strategies; Advance vision-preserving treatments; Drive breakthroughs; Pipeline progression; Support milestones and decision-making; Make drug development quicker and more effective
Industry & Context.
Independent judgment; Critical thinking; Problem-solving; Decision-making
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
PhD in a relevant scientific discipline, at least 3 years of postdoctoral experience in a pharma or biopharma environment, Expertise in iPSC-based 2D/3D differentiation of ocular cell types for disease modeling and drug discovery, Hands-on experience with robotics, automated cell culture systems, and protocol scaling, Skilled in high-throughput pharmacological and genetic screening using iPSC-derived cells, Proficiency in qPCR, -omics technologies, immunocytochemistry, and advanced imaging and analysis, Demonstrated track record of scientific contributions through publications, patents, or external presentations, Ability to work independently and proactively in ambiguous situations, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, Effective resource planning and time management to meet project objectives
Nice to Have
Experience leading or contributing to drug discovery programs, Experience leading or contributing to ophthalmology drug discovery programs in an industry or translational research setting, Experience and/or deep expertise in ocular disease indications such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), glaucoma, or other retinal diseases, Experience with CRISPR-based screening approaches for functional genomics and target validation, Proven ability to develop and optimize 3D ocular models (organoids, co-cultures, microphysiological systems), Expertise in automating differentiation protocols for scalability and reproducibility, Demonstrated leadership in research programs relevant to ocular disease, including cross-functional collaboration and strategic planning, Experience developing and validating assays for retinal degeneration, retinal immunology, and neuroinflammation, Experience with computational and statistical analysis tools (e.g., R, Python), Background in bioengineering with emphasis on cellular systems, microfluidics, and translational research
What You'll Do.
Lead scientific initiatives
and validate in vitro ocular models
Lead ophthalmology drug discovery programs
Establish and optimize differentiation protocols
Integrate automation and robotics
Evaluate and implement innovative technologies
Apply models to study disease mechanisms
Develop and validate assays
Deliver scientific presentations
Mentor junior scientists
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work proactively across multidisciplinary teams; Cross-functional collaboration
Communication Scope
Excellent communication; Interpersonal skills; Scientific presentations; External publications/presentations
Process & Methodology
Resource planning, Time management, Strategic planning
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