Junior Discovery Pharmacokinetics Outsourcing Partner - VIE Contract

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Junior Discovery Pharmacokinetics Outsourcing Partner - VIE Contract
* Location: Germany, Frankfurt
* Target start date: 01/09/2026

iMove, the Sanofi VIE Program, is available to citizens of the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland) aged between 18 and 28.

PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.

PLEASE NOTE that applications that are only submitted in French cannot be considered by our non-French speaking partners at Sanofi worldwide. Therefore, only applications that are submitted in English will be considered. Please make sure to apply with your personal email address.

About the job

As Junior Discovery Pharmacokinetics Outsourcing Partner VIE within our Discovery and Translational Sciences you will play a key role in supporting the externalization and execution of preclinical pharmacokinetic (PK) and toxicokinetic (TK) studies across drug research and early development.

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.

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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:
* Study Management: Serve as the study coordinator for the outsourcing and operationalization of preclinical PK and TK activities, ensuring scientific integrity, adherence to timelines, quality deliverables, and budget compliance.
* Central Point of Contact: Act as liaison for all discovery PK/TK-related activities, - both internal and external - providing the team with high-quality data to support informed decision-making.
* Study Oversight: Supervise all phases of pharmacokinetic studies, including in-life operations, bioanalysis, and PK/TK evaluation, conducted both in-house and at external Contract Research Organizations (CROs). Provide scientific and technical guidance as needed.
* Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal drug formulation, in-life, and bioanalysis teams to ensure rigorous study planning and seamless execution.
* Digital & Data Management: Configure study designs in the cloud-based platform Benchling and manage data imports into internal databases. Collaborate with digital teams to ensure the effective use and continued development of software solutions.
* Vendor Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with CROs, ensuring all external activities are conducted in alignment with quality standards, project timelines, and contractual requirements.

About you

Experience:
* Prior experience in monitoring and managing external vendor activities.
* Hands-on experience with complex data sets and proficiency with Certara's Phoenix and D360 software solutions would be an asset.

Soft and technical skills:
* Solid understanding of non-clinical in vivo PK study design, LC/MS- and LBA-based bioanalysis, and PK/TK evaluation.
* Working knowledge of GxP regulations and the ability to identify and troubleshoot issues arising from external vendor study activities.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams and stakeholder groups, with a focus on quality and timeliness.
* Demonstrated ability to manage vendor relationships and ensure study requirements are met efficiently.

Education:
* Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, or a related discipline, with experience in the pharmaceutical industry - preferably in drug research and development.

Languages:
* Fluent English (written and verbal).

Why choose us?
* Be part of a pioneering biopharma company where patient insights shape drug development.
* Work at the forefront of AI-powered science that accelerates discovery and improves outcomes.
* Collaborate beyond your expertise, sparking new ideas with diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
* Help improve the lives of millions of people globally by making drug development quicker and more effective.
* Enjoy opportunities to collaborate beyond your area of expertise, working with diverse teams across science, clinical, and digital fields to spark new ideas and drive breakthroughs.
* Join a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core, with Employee Resource Groups and leadership programs that celebrate every voice.
* Achieve genuine work-life balance in a supportive R&D environment.

iMove is a unique program tailored for European youth interested in challenging themselves with meaningful assignments across the globe. At Sanofi we have a strong ambition to invest in young talents who will drive the success of Sanofi tomorrow.
Sanofi's Work Abroad Program, iMove, offers jobs-assignments with actual responsibilities and a perspective to grow. We provide those opportunities in various functions such as: marketing, finance, regulatory, supply chain, clinical trials, production, etc. and in more than 40 countries. Sanofi unites people who are passionate about solving healthcare needs across the world. Joining our iMove Work Abroad Program is a unique opportunity to make a difference through your work.

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