**Reference No.**R2849304

Position Title: Scientist - Vaccines

Department: Immunology 2

Duration: 12 months

Location: Toronto, ON

About the job

Join the team protecting half a billion lives every year with next-gen science, mRNA innovation, and AI-driven breakthroughs. In Vaccines, you’ll help advance prevention on a global scale - and shape the future of immunization.

Overview:

Analytical Sciences is an integral part of Vaccine CMC Development and Supply (VCDS) within Research & Development (R&D). Our team focuses on developing, qualifying, and validating analytical methods to support new vaccine candidates throughout the pre-clinical and clinical phases. Additionally, we provide analytical testing support for commercial products and assist in investigating process and product-related issues.

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:

• The successful candidate will be responsible for specific scientific, technical, and compliance aspects of assigned projects, ensuring that objectives are met. Plan, execute, and/or supervise analytical activities (develop, improve, and transfer analytical methods and testing support and documentation for seeds and cell banks, pre-clinical and clinical materials) within the platform for the project to ensure scientific and technical excellence.
• To ensure good scientific and technical skills within Analytical Sciences, keep abreast of the current developments in relevant scientific and technical disciplines, and ensure current developments are implemented when appropriate.
• Prepare internal and external presentations, patent filings, research manuscripts, and review articles as required.
• Ensure compliance with GxP and other quality and documentation requirements, such as preparation of technical documents.
• Share information and harmonize development within Analytical Sciences, and other departments such as Bioprocess Development, Manufacturing, Science, Analytics & Technology (MSAT), Manufacturing & Supply, Quality Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical/Medical as necessary. Ensure good teamwork and provide high-quality deliverables, such as technical reports and development reports, within agreed timeframes.
• In-depth knowledge of experimental work and data analysis. Working knowledge of computer skills, scientific writing and presentations, technical laboratory and troubleshooting, communication skills, and innovative thinking is required.
• Works within the policies, procedures, and regulations as required by the Company and under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

About You

Education / Experience:

• BS in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Bioinformatics, Microbiology, Virology, Biotechnology, Immunology, or other related field with 5+ years’ experience
• MS/PhD in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Bioinformatics, Microbiology, Virology, Biotechnology, Immunology, or other related field with 2+ years’ experience
• In-depth knowledge of immunology.
• Experience in maintaining laboratories and equipment in cGMP. Familiarity with testing in compliance with current regulations is preferred.
• Proven verbal and written communication, organizational, and team skills are required.

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.

AI Usage

"Artificial Intelligence” refers to any systems that use automated processes, including algorithms and machine learning, to analyze data and make predictions, inferences, decisions, or recommendations without direct human involvement. These systems may process personal information to identify patterns, improve services, or support decision-making. The Company may use Artificial Intelligence for purposes including, but not limited to, resume screening and hiring, scheduling interviews or meetings, conducting surveys, matching skills with potential job openings, interview scoring, ensuring compliance with regulations applicable to our industry, and activities related to performance evaluation. Information collected and processed by the Company’s Artificial Intelligence systems may include the personal information detailed above and calendar availability. It excludes the information collected and processed for monitoring purposes. You should contact Human Resources if you have a question or concern regarding your personal information. You can also contact Canada’s Privacy Officer via Sanofi’s data subject request portal, Data Subject Rights Webform. The Data Subject Rights Webform can also be used to request access or correction of your personal information and file a complaint.

Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.

Toute compensation sera déterminée en fonction de l'expérience démontrée. Les employés peuvent être admissibles à participer aux programmes d'avantages sociaux de l'entreprise. Des informations supplémentaires sur les avantages sociaux peuvent être trouvées ici.