Principal Scientist Quantitative Systems Pharmacology
Sanofi
Cambridge, United States of America
1 month ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
IntermediateJob location
Cambridge, United States of America
Tech stack
Data analysis
Clinical Data Repository
Computational Biology
Computer Simulation
Matlab
Job description
- Function as part of a team to develop and apply multiscale computational models of complex diseases based on detailed biological mechanistic knowledge to support model-informed drug discovery & development.
- Survey literature to gain understanding of critical physiological processes to be represented, and identify suitable mechanistic elements, data, parameters and assumptions to be included.
- Identify and analyze suitable internal preclinical and clinical data to inform modeling activities.
- Analyze simulation results and identify appropriate strategies to resolve issues pertaining to model performance and accuracy.
- Maintain extensive documentation of model development process, and data analysis.
- Maintain quantitative systems pharmacology expertise through comprehensive education
- Communicate modeling predictions to key stakeholders.
Requirements
- PhD in systems pharmacology/biology, computational biology, biomedical engineering, or a related field with a strong record of productivity demonstrated through publications and scientific presentations with at least 2 years of Postdoctoral experience in disease modeling/QSP
- Masters degree with 4+ years of relevant industry experience
- Proficiency in mathematical modeling using differential equations.
- Extensive experience in computational tools such as MATLAB, Julia and R (MATLAB preferred).
Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience in drug discovery/development a plus, especially in bioinformatics or pharmacometrics.
- Knowledge of Immunology
Soft Skills:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to quickly learn pathophysiology in indications of interest, and treatment approaches in immunology.
- Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and independent researcher.
- Able to thrive in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment.
- Strong commitment to on-the-job-training.
About the company
We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve peoples lives. Were also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Are you ready to shape the future of medicine? The race is on to speed up drug discovery and development to find answers for patients and their families. Your skills could be critical in helping teams accelerate progress. Join our Quantitative Systems Pharmacology (QSP) group as a Principal Scientist and you'll support our R&D portfolio with mechanistic disease modeling.
Join the engine of Sanofis mission where deep immunoscience meets bold, AI-powered research. In R&D, youll drive breakthroughs that could turn the impossible into possible for millions.
About Sanofi:
Were an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving peoples 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 peoples lives., * Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether its 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.
* Be part of a pioneering biopharma company that engages patients early in drug development and uses their insights to design studies that reflect real-world needs.
* Help improve the lives of millions of people globally by making drug development quicker and more effective.
* Work at the forefront of drug discovery, harnessing cutting-edge AI, data, and digital platforms to push the boundaries of science.
Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse 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.
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., Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.
Science has been our calling from the beginning. Sanofi's heritage of turning the impossible into the possible stretches back to the 19th century - a rich history of healthcare innovation built by diverse companies united by one shared purpose. More than 150 years later, that spirit lives in everything we do and every person we serve - from the patients who take our medicines, to the healthcare professionals who trust us, to the 83,000+ employees and communities around the world who make it all possible. And today, we're writing the next chapter of that legacy.
We are an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people's lives and delivering compelling growth.
Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. And it all starts with people like you - from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles - united by a single mission: we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives.
Take the most important step in your career and help us change the lives of patients, families, and communities for the better.