Senior Translational Immunologist, Translational Science Hub

Sanofi; Brisbane; Vor Ort; AUD 160.000 - 230.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Sanofi's Translational Science Hub in Brisbane seeks a Senior Scientist, External Innovation to bridge academia and vaccines R&D across Australia. You will identify opportunities, assess strategic fit, and foster collaborations with universities, research institutes, and industry partners to advance Sanofi's immunology and infectious diseases programs.

You will lead external engagement, translate complex science for diverse audiences, and mentor junior scientists, shaping a proactive

Qualifikationen

• PhD or equivalent in life sciences with strong publication record.
• Experience building collaborations with academia or industry.
• Ability to translate complex science for varied audiences.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Aufgaben

• Identify external opportunities and assess scientific quality and strategic fit.
• Build relationships with universities, research centres, and experts across APAC.
• Represent Sanofi at conferences and academic forums.
• Facilitate external collaborations including proposals, agreements, and knowledge exchange.
• Monitor collaborations to ensure delivery of value and scientific excellence.

Kenntnisse

Strategic networking

Stakeholder engagement

Scientific communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Opportunity identification

Ausbildung

PhD in immunology, infectious diseases, vaccinology, or related life sciences

Jobbeschreibung

About the job

• Location: Woolloongabba, Australia
• Job type: Permanent, Full time

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Scientist, External Innovation to serve as a critical bridge between Sanofi's TSH and the vibrant academic and research ecosystem across Queensland and Australia. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of translational science by identifying, evaluating, and fostering strategic collaborations that bring cutting‑edge academic expertise and capabilities into Sanofi's innovation pipeline.

As a key member of the TSH team, you will be an opportunity seeker and scientific scout—proactively engaging with academic institutions, research centres, and scientific experts to identify breakthrough technologies, methodologies, and research programs that align with Sanofi's strategic priorities in immunology, infectious diseases, vaccines, and beyond.

Our Team

Sanofi's Translational Science Hub (TSH) connects the external academic and research ecosystem with Sanofi's vaccines R&D innovation pipeline. We act as the bridge between breakthrough science happening in universities and research institutes, and the strategic priorities of our global vaccines business — turning promising discoveries in immunology, infectious diseases and related fields into real partnerships that advance human health.

What You'll Do

Strategic External Engagement & Opportunity Identification

• Build and maintain relationships with leading academics, research institutions, and scientific experts across Queensland, Australia, and APAC
• Serve as Sanofi's "eyes and ears" in the external scientific community, identifying emerging capabilities, technologies, and research programs with potential value for Sanofi vaccines R&D
• Assess scientific quality, strategic fit, and commercial potential of external opportunities, working closely with the Global Scientific and Strategic Partnership team
• Represent Sanofi at scientific conferences, symposia, and academic forums

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work transversally across departments of vaccines R&D to align external innovation with internal priorities and capability gaps
• Translate complex scientific concepts for diverse audiences, from bench scientists to senior leadership
• Champion and facilitate external collaborations, including research proposals, agreements, joint publications, and knowledge exchange
• Monitor ongoing collaborations to ensure delivery of value and scientific excellence

Scientific Leadership

• Stay at the forefront of advances in immunology, infectious diseases, vaccines, chemistry, bioinformatics, and physiology
• Contribute insights on emerging trends and technologies to shape Sanofi's scientific strategy
• Mentor junior scientists and foster a culture of external innovation within the TSH

About You

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• PhD in immunology, infectious diseases, vaccinology, or related life sciences discipline (or equivalent research experience)
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in academic research (or industry?), with a strong publication record and demonstrated scientific excellence
• Deep scientific expertise in immunology, infectious diseases, and/or vaccines, with proven ability to work effectively across diverse scientific disciplines
• Demonstrated track record of building and maintaining productive collaborations with academic institutions, research organizations, or industry partners
• Strong understanding of the academic research landscape in Australia and internationally, with established networks in relevant scientific communities

Key Competencies & Attributes

• Independent yet collaborative: Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision while thriving in team environments and fostering a highly collaborative mindset
• Transversal influencer: Proven ability to work across organizational boundaries, influence without authority, and build consensus among diverse stakeholders
• Opportunity seeker: Entrepreneurial mindset with a keen eye for identifying high‑value scientific opportunities and translating them into actionable partnerships
• Proactive networker: Natural relationship builder who actively seeks out and engages with academic leaders, researchers, and scientific experts
• Strategic thinker: Ability to connect scientific opportunities to business value and articulate the strategic rationale for external collaborations
• Scientific versatility: Intellectual curiosity and ability to quickly grasp complex scientific concepts outside your core expertise
• Excellent communicator: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with ability to present complex scientific information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Cultural agility: Experience working in multicultural, global organizations and ability to navigate different organizational cultures (academic vs. industry)

Highly Desirable

• Experience in industry, translational research or bridging basic science to clinical applications
• Familiarity with mRNA technology platforms or vaccine development
• Prior experience in industry-academic partnerships or technology transfer
• Understanding of intellectual property, research agreements, and collaboration frameworks
• Experience with grant writing and research funding mechanisms
• Knowledge of Australian research funding landscape (NHMRC, ARC, MRFF, etc.)
• Established network within Queensland's biomedical research ecosystem