Immunology Franchise Lead-Canopy

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