Chargé de veille et innovation scientifique et stratégique (F/H/X)

GENFIT is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving the lives of patients with rare and severe liver diseases characterized by high unmet medical needs. GENFIT is a pioneer in liver disease research and development with a rich history and strong scientific heritage spanning more than two decades. Its capacity to develop high potential assets, from early-stages to late development and pre-commercialization stages, is illustrated through the successful 52-week readout of its Phase 3 trial (ELATIVE®) evaluating elafibranor in Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC). Today, GENFIT has a diversified R&D pipeline covering several therapeutic areas: five programs in acute on chronic liver failure (ACLF) are in clinical stages (Phase 2) and pre-clinical stages, including hepatic encephalopathy (HE), one of the main complications of ACLF; a Phase 2 clinical program targeting cholangiocarcinoma; and a preclinical program targeting urea cycle disorders (UCD) and organic acidemias (OA). GENFIT’s pipeline also includes a diagnostic franchise focused on Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH, formerly known as nonalcoholic steatohepatitis or NASH) and ammonia. GENFIT has facilities in Lille and Paris (France), Zurich (Switzerland) and Cambridge, MA (USA). GENFIT is a publicly traded company listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market and on compartment B of Euronext’s regulated market in Paris (Nasdaq and Euronext: GNFT). In 2021, IPSEN became one of GENFIT’s largest shareholders and holds 8% of the company’s share capital. For more information, visit www.genfit.com

As part of our expansion and strategic pivot toward ACLF (Acute On-Chronic Liver Failure), we are looking for a Scientific and Strategic Watch and Innovation Specialist. This position reports to the Scientific Director in Translational Research Strategy and Innovation. It requires a combination of information management skills (research, identification, analysis and interpretation of scientific and strategic information), synthesis and writing skills, and cross-team communication skills.

MISSIONS:

1. Search, identification and collection

In liaison with all departments involved in collecting scientific information, for all scientific and/or strategic information:

Map out needs in line with corporate strategy;
Develop and/or improve ontologies for automated monitoring of media (mainstream and professional) and scientific literature;
Continue to expand the list of monitored sources (new scientific and/or media sources);

2. Analyzing and interpreting information

Select, analyze and synthesize scientific and/or strategic information for relevant internal dissemination;
Propose and carry out systematic analyses, reviews and meta-analyses;
Lead scientific discussions on subjects arising from the watch;
Anticipate, detect and propose innovative directions and/or collaborations to scientific leadership;

3. Exploiting strategic scientific data

Write and publish strategic scientific newsletters, based on the synthesis of collected information;
Prepare, update and disseminate strategic scientific reports on specific topics;
Organize and lead meetings to share and disseminate intelligence within multi-disciplinary teams (research, clinical, management, etc.);
Contribute to the scientific promotion of our activities through scientific communications/publications, in collaboration with the R&D and Communications teams;

4. Implementation of the scientific watch policy

Take part in in the definition of scientific and strategic monitoring procedures;
Formalize and ensure continuous improvement of the processes managed by this position as part of the quality management system - Implementation of KPIs.

PROFILE:

You hold a minimum of a Master’s degree in a scientific field and have had a successful experience in scientific and strategic watch activities at an R&D company (implementation of a watch system, distribution of newsletters, sharing bibliographic summaries, leading discussions on watch topics, etc.);
You have professional experience in R&D for drug development (pre-clinical and clinical);
You have a strong capacity for analysis and synthesis, combined with the related writing skills, as well as the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a variety of audiences;
You know how to capture innovative and strategic information for the Company in a scientific and competitive environment;
You master the key aspects of project management (planning, supervision and coordination of tasks) that are useful for structuring and managing a scientific and strategic watch;
You know how to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various partners;
You have a strong ability to work cross-functionally with different departments, to manage several projects simultaneously and to ensure reporting and monitoring of associated indicators. Your dynamism will be an asset in carrying out your missions;
To be effective in your day-to-day work, proven qualities of organization and structuring, autonomy, rigor and teamwork are required;
You are fluent in English and French (C1 level minimum), with excellent written and oral communication skills.

With respect to recruitment, GENFIT commits to providing equal treatment to all applicants, regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, citizenship, disability status, religion, or any other discriminatory characteristic under applicable laws. By choosing to apply for a position at GENFIT, you agree that fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment is our shared responsibility.