Principal scientist - research veterinarian

Senior Scientist – Research Veterinarian

Vitry-sur-Seine, France


About the Role

As a Senior Scientist – Research Veterinarian within our Translational Models (TIM) department, you will play a key role in ensuring high-quality veterinary care and global regulatory compliance with animal protection legislation and Sanofi policy. You will also provide strong scientific and technical support to the research portfolio by designing and executing in vivo studies according to the 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement) principles and Good Research Practices (GRP). Ready to get started?

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 capable of changing the lives of millions of patients around the world.


About Sanofi

Sanofi is 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

* Serve as the Designated Veterinarian for the Vitry site: ensure regulatory compliance, act as the interface with authorities and accreditation bodies, and establish the veterinary program for the site.

* Provide veterinary care (including on-call duty) to a variety of animal species and implement the 3Rs program in collaboration with veterinarians across the French sites (Montpellier and Vitry).

* Participate in relevant internal committees (e.g. Animal Welfare Body, Ethics Committee) and conduct veterinary reviews of projects and procedures as appropriate.

* Ensure that policies and practices regarding animal care and use are in compliance with current regulations, with a strong focus on the 3Rs and GRP.

* Contribute to the global audit program for external partners (Animal Welfare Assessment program).

* Act as a scientific advisor, study director and/or scientific project team member.


About You

* Experience: Experience in veterinary practice in a research setting, including surgical skills; experience supporting research teams and developing animal models.

* Technical skills: Proficiency in legislation related to the protection of animals used for scientific purposes; expertise in analgesia/anesthesia and veterinary best practices; affinity for digital tools.

* Soft skills: Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across science, clinical, and digital fields. Research Project Management / Scientific Studies Direction.

* Education: Veterinary degree with regulatory qualification for function (b) 'designing procedures and projects' (required for the role). Master's or PhD qualification in life sciences preferred.

* Languages: Fluent in French and English.


Why Choose Us?

* 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 faster and more effective.

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

* Enjoy a genuine work-life balance within a supportive and people-focused R&D environment.

* Play a central and recognised role in animal welfare protection and regulatory compliance, with a direct impact on the quality and ethics of research.

* Grow within a network of expert veterinarians across multiple sites in France, in a stimulating scientific environment committed to the 3Rs principles.


Always Pursue Progress. Discover the 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 any other characteristic protected by law.

Chez Sanofi, la diversité et l’inclusion sont au cœur de notre fonctionnement et sont intégrées à nos Valeurs fondamentales. Nous sommes conscients que pour exploiter véritablement la richesse que la diversité nous apporte, nous devons faire preuve d'inclusion et créer un environnement de travail où ces différences peuvent s'épanouir et être développées pour améliorer le quotidien de nos collègues, patients et clients. Nous respectons et valorisons la diversité de nos collaborateurs, leurs parcours et leurs expériences dans un objectif d’égalité des chances pour tous.

Dans le cadre de son engagement diversité, Sanofi accueille et intègre des collaborateurs en situation de handicap.

La fourchette salariale pour ce poste est:€54400,00 - €72533

La rémunération finale sera déterminée en fonction de l'expérience démontrée, des compétences, de la localisation et d'autres facteurs pertinents. Les employés peuvent être éligibles pour participer aux programmes d'avantages sociaux de l'entreprise.