Immunology Franchise Lead

BioSpace; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi is seeking an Immunology Franchise Lead within our Vaccines R&D Global Clinical Development team. You will shape immunology strategy across the vaccine portfolio and drive breakthroughs to advance disease prevention on a global scale.

You will interface with senior leaders and external experts, mentor a global team, and generate data-driven insights to guide portfolio decisions at key milestones. This pivotal role combines science leadership with strategic execution.

Qualifications

• Fluent English required; French is a plus.
• Proven track record in leading clinical immunology or translational medicine strategy.
• Experience with Phase 1–4 global clinical development of infectious disease candidates.

Responsibilities

• Lead the immunology strategy across the vaccine franchise and oversee endpoints aligned with development goals.
• Interface with Clinical Franchise Leadership and One Research segment heads to provide scientific guidance.
• Establish strategic partnerships with external experts and key opinion leaders to advance immunology science.
• Mentor a team of Senior Clinical Immunology Leads and Immunology Leads to deliver high-quality results.
• Generate data-driven insights to support portfolio prioritization and strategic decisions.
• Oversee immunology methodologies ensuring cutting-edge, regulator-ready data generation.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication skills

Immunology expertise

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PhD in Immunology

MD in Immunology

Leadership experience

Job description

About The Job

As Immunology Franchise Lead within our Vaccines R&D Global Clinical Development team, you'll shape the immunology strategy across our vaccine franchise and drive scientific breakthroughs and make insights that advance disease prevention on a global scale. Ready to get started?

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. 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.

As our chief immunology lead for the franchise, you'll interface directly with Clinical Franchise Leaders, BIOS franchise Leaders, Regulatory & PV Leads, and One Research segment heads to provide essential scientific and clinical guidance across early and late product development and lifecycle management.

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

• Lead the immunology strategy across the vaccine franchise, overseeing designing and execution of immunogenicity, virology, and bacteriology endpoints that align with franchise objectives and product development goals
• Serve as the primary immunology interface with cross-functional Clinical Franchise Leadership and One Research segment heads to provide scientific and clinical guidance throughout product development and lifecycle management
• Establish and manage strategic partnerships with external experts, academic institutes, and key opinion leaders to advance immunology science and strengthen the franchise's competitive position
• Lead and mentor a team of Senior Clinical Immunology Leads and Immunology Leads, fostering their development and ensuring consistent, high-quality immunology deliverables across the franchise
• Generate data-driven insights that contextualize vaccine candidates within the franchise, supporting portfolio prioritization and strategic decision-making at key development milestones
• Oversee the immunology methodologies that are critical to assessing vaccine candidates for the franchise Ensure that these are cutting edge technologies that meet regulatory standards and allow for robust data generation to support clinical trials and regulatory submissions

About You

• Proven track record in leading clinical immunology and/or translational medicine strategy for multiple vaccines, biologics development, or antimicrobial products including extensive experience with regulatory submissions and health authority interactions
• Expertise in design and execution of Phase 1 through 4 global clinical development of preventive and therapeutic infectious disease candidates
• Demonstrated leadership skills in a Clinical Development or Translational Medicine setting preferably in the area of vaccinology/ immunology/infectious diseases.

Soft And Technical Skills

• Strategic thinking with ability to translate scientific insights into actionable franchise strategy
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities with experience managing cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication skills with ability to present complex immunology data to diverse audiences including regulators, senior leadership, and scientific communities
• Established scientific leadership evidenced by strong publications record
• Deep expertise in immunogenicity assessment, virology, bacteriology, and assay development with knowledge of GCLP and ICH guidelines
• Collaborative mindset with proven ability to influence and build partnerships across functions and geographies

Education And Experience

• PhD in Immunology, Virology, Bacteriology, Microbiology, or related scientific field, with 10+ years of relevant industry experience
• or a combination of industry and academia experience OR
• MD in Immunology, Virology, Bacteriology, Microbiology, or related scientific field, with 5+ years of relevant industry experience
• or a combination of industry and academia experience.
• 3+ years of direct people leadership experience.

Languages

• Fluent English required; French is a plus

Why Choose Us?

• Work at the forefront of AI-driven research, smart manufacturing, and groundbreaking technology platforms that are redefining the future of immunology.
• Help protect half a billion people every year, contributing to one of the largest global vaccination efforts in healthcare.
• Share knowledge with leading scientists, engineers, and experts in a purpose-driven community dedicated to protecting millions worldwide.
• Develop your career with access to mentoring, international mobility programs, and opportunities to grow across four continents.
• Lead immunology strategy for a diverse vaccine portfolio, shaping the scientific direction of programs that could protect millions from infectious diseases.
• Build and lead a global team of immunology experts across multiple sites, with direct impact on franchise-level decisions and regulatory outcomes.
• Partner with world-class external experts and academic institutions, positioning yourself at the center of cutting-edge immunology science and innovation.
• 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.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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.