Associate Scientist - Neuroprotection and Resilience

About the role

We are looking for a highly qualified and motivated Associate Scientist to join the neuroprotection and resilience cluster in the Neurology Therapeutic Area for a one-year fixed contract, focused on discovering, validating, and developing therapies for neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS. This position is laboratory-based and will involve executing in vitro and in vivo experiments to identify and test new therapeutics.

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.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain human iPSC-based cell cultures (2D and 3D), including monocultures and tricultures, to support compound and antibody screening activities, modeling disease-relevant and neuroinflammatory mechanisms in the CNS.
• Measure compound exposure from mouse and NHP tissues and assess pathway modulation using biochemical and molecular assays including ELISA, Western blotting, and related methodologies.
• Support in vivo studies aimed at evaluating compound pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics (PD) across multiple routes of administration, including intraperitoneal (IP), oral (PO), and intravenous (IV) delivery.
• Design and execute experiments with scientific rigor; analyze and interpret data; and clearly communicate findings through internal and external presentations, reports, and team discussions.
• Develop new lab workflows, integrating automation and AI where possible.
• Collaborate effectively within a highly matrixed, cross-functional research environment across the Neuro Therapeutic Area and enabling research platforms.
• Contribute to the advancement of novel drug candidates from early exploratory discovery through preclinical development and transition toward clinical stages.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant laboratory experience in academic, research or biopharmaceutical setting.
• Experience with in vitro models and tools.
• Ability to maintain good laboratory research practice from lab execution to record keeping.

Preferred Qualifications

• Animal Research: Experience working with rodent models and proficiency in tissue collection and dosing.
• Advanced Lab Skills: Experience with in vitro models and tools beyond basic requirements.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Willingness to work both independently as well as on a team.
• Interest and enthusiasm to actively participate in daily group and laboratory functions.

Benefits

• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether 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.
• Work at the forefront of drug discovery, harnessing cutting-edge AI, data, and digital platforms to push the boundaries of science.
• Help improve the lives of millions of people globally by making drug development quicker and more effective.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers.