Lead Scientist: Transgenic Models & Digital Lab Transformation

Principal Scientist

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• Transgenic Models and Digitalizationlocations: Montpelliertime type: Vollzeitposted on: Heute ausgeschriebentime left to apply: Enddatum: 24. Juli 2026 (Noch 30+ Tage Zeit für Bewerbung)job requisition id: R Scientist
• Transgenic Models & Laboratory Digitalization

Montpellier, France

About the Job

Join the heart of Sanofi's mission, where excellence in immunoscience meets the power of artificial intelligence. In R&D, you will be part of major discoveries with the potential to change the lives of millions of patients around the world.

About Sanofi

We're an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people's lives and delivering compelling long-term growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system - and our 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

Transgenic colony management & animal handling: Plan, organize, and directly supervise the breeding of transgenic, knock-out, and knock-in mouse colonies, with hands-on involvement in colony monitoring, breeding pair setup, and daily animal care.

Breeding strategies & genotyping: Define and implement optimized breeding strategies, perform genotyping operations (DNA extraction, PCR, result analysis), and conduct advanced animal manipulations (injections, in vivo immunizations, biological sampling).

Laboratory digitalization: Lead the implementation of innovative solutions - connected glasses for hands-free protocol execution, electronic laboratory notebooks (ELN), animal colony management software, and data visualization dashboards.

OMICS data integration: Contribute to the design and execution of multi-omics experiments (transcriptomics, genomics, proteomics) applied to transgenic model characterization, and ensure the management and integration of OMICS datasets into bioinformatics analysis pipelines.

Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with animal facilities, veterinary teams, principal investigators, project pharmacologists, and Sanofi's digital teams to ensure animal welfare, regulatory compliance, and technological innovation.

Training & mentoring: Train and supervise technical staff and students in animal handling, breeding techniques, and genotyping procedures, maintaining high standards of animal welfare and scientific rigor.

Reporting & innovation: Prepare scientific reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders, and actively contribute to the department's innovation culture by proposing and testing new technological approaches.

About You

Experience: Extensive hands-on experience in transgenic mouse colony management, including direct responsibility for breeding planning, colony maintenance, and daily animal care; proficiency in advanced animal manipulation techniques (genotyping, injections, in vivo immunizations, biological sampling); experience or documented interest in digitalization projects in scientific or industrial environments.

Technical skills: Expert-level competency in mouse breeding strategies and Mendelian genetics; molecular biology skills (DNA/RNA extraction, PCR); proficiency in Microsoft Office and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau); statistical analysis skills (Prism, R, or Python appreciated); appetite for new technologies and ability to quickly evaluate and adopt new digital tools.

Soft skills: Hands-on, practical approach with demonstrated ability to work effectively in laboratory and animal facility environments; strong animal welfare ethic and commitment to the 3Rs principles; innovative mindset and intellectual curiosity with genuine appetite for digital transformation; excellent organizational skills and ability to manage priorities in a multi-project environment.

Education: Ph

D or Master's degree (M2) in genetics, molecular biology, animal biology, or related biological sciences; additional training in bioinformatics, data science, or digital sciences is a significant asset (required for the role).

Regulatory & Compliance: Valid animal experimentation certification (or ability to obtain rapidly); knowledge of European regulations on animal experimentation (EU Directive 2010/63/EU) and FELASA guidelines.

Languages: French: full professional proficiency required; English: professional level required (international work environment).

Work at the forefront of scientific discovery, leveraging the latest advances in AI, data, and digital platforms to push the boundaries of research.

Help improve the lives of millions of people globally by making drug development quicker and more effective.

Collaborate beyond your area of expertise, working with diverse multidisciplinary teams across science, clinical, and digital fields to spark new ideas and drive breakthroughs.

Enjoy exceptional benefits including flexible working hours, comprehensive health coverage, and wellness programs designed to help you thrive.

Work with cutting-edge technology in an excellent laboratory environment, with state-of-the-art animal facilities and motivated teams.

Contribute to groundbreaking research in transgenic models that directly impacts drug discovery and development.

Join a world-class R&D hub in Montpellier, a vibrant international city offering an excellent quality of life and a strong scientific community.

Always Striving. Discover the Extraordinary.

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, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Diversity und Inklusion sind in den Grundwerten von Sanofi verankert und spiegeln sich in unserer Arbeitsweise wider. Wir respektieren die Vielfalt unserer Belegschaft in Hinsicht auf ihre Herkunft, Erfahrungen und Lebensweisen. Wir erkennen die Bereicherung, die diese Vielfalt birgt, und fördern Inklusion sowie eine Arbeitsumgebung, in der diese Unterschiede sich weiter entwickeln können, zur Stärkung des Lebens unserer Mitarbeiter, Patienten und Kunden.

La fourchette salariale pour ce poste est:€48 000,00 - €64 000Die endgültige Vergütung wird auf Grundlage nachgewiesener Erfahrung, Fähigkeiten, Standort und weiterer relevanter Faktoren bestimmt. Mitarbeitende können berechtigt sein, an den Mitarbeitenden Leistungsprogrammen des Unternehmens teilzunehmen.

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