Biomarker and Precision Medicine Lead

Job title: Biomarker and Precision Medicine Lead

Location: Cambridge, MA/Morristown, NJ

About the job

As the Biomarker and Precision Medicine Lead, you’ll be developing and implementing translational medicine strategies for our robust pipeline in Immunology & Inflammation. Ready to get started?

Join the engine of Sanofi’s mission — where deep immunoscience meets bold, AI-powered research. In R&D, you’ll drive breakthroughs that could turn the impossible into possible for millions.

Position Overview:

The Biomarkers & Precision Medicine group at Sanofi, within the Translational Medicine Unit, seeks an experienced Biomarker and Precision Medicine Lead. This position focuses on developing and implementing translational medicine strategies for our robust pipeline in Immunology & Inflammation. The role is critical for identifying and validating biomarkers that predict patient response, demonstrate molecular activity, and correlate with clinical outcomes.

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:

Scientific Leadership & Strategy:

• Develop comprehensive biomarker and precision medicine strategies for research and development projects

• Design approaches for implementing biomarkers in clinical studies using various platforms (omics, bioimaging, etc.)

• Provide scientific expertise in translating biological pathways to clinical markers

• Review and interpret complex clinical and non-clinical data sets

• Identify and validate novel biomarkers for patient selection and monitoring

Project Execution & Management:

• Lead translational medicine sub-teams and coordinate biomarker identification efforts

• Ensure timely execution of biomarker studies within budget constraints

• Evaluate and select optimal platforms and methodologies for biomarker data generation

• Monitor study progress and troubleshoot technical challenges

• Maintain project documentation and regulatory compliance

Collaboration & Communication:

• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including research scientists, clinicians, and data scientists

• Engage with external key opinion leaders and research partners

• Present strategies and results at internal and external meetings

• Contribute to regulatory documents and scientific publications

• Support business development activities related to biomarker strategies

About You

Required Qualifications:

• MD, MD/PhD, or PhD with 5+ years of experience in translational and/or clinical research

• Demonstrated expertise in immunology, preferably in dermatologic and/or respiratory diseases

• Strong understanding of biomarker development and implementation in clinical trials

• Experience with various biomarker platforms and technologies

• Proven track record in translational research

• Excellence in written and verbal communication

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with bioinformatics and computational methods

• Knowledge of biomarker assay development for clinical use

• Publication record in relevant therapeutic areas

• Experience in regulatory interactions

Working Conditions:

• Office-based role in the US or France (Global Hybrid Policy)

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 and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.

Sanofi US Services and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive 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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Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

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US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; 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.

North America Applicants Only

The salary range for this position is:

All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the LINK.