About the job
As a Principal Data Scientist within our E.D.G.E. (Emerging Disruptive Growth Exploration) Team, you'll drive groundbreaking AI and machine learning initiatives that revolutionize healthcare and improve lives globally. Ready to push the boundaries of what's possible with data?
Join the digital engine driving Sanofi's transformation - where AI, automation, and bold experimentation power faster science and smarter decisions. Here, you'll help build the first biopharma company powered by AI at scale, turning complex health challenges into life-changing solutions.
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 cutting-edge machine learning and AI initiatives to solve complex healthcare challenges
Develop advanced computational and statistical methodologies for groundbreaking analytics
Collaborate across Sanofi to deliver impactful analyses that address key business questions
Apply your expertise in machine learning, statistics, and data mining to drive product innovation
Mentor junior colleagues and champion analytics results to non-technical audiences
Work with internal and external data scientists to scope and execute advanced analytics projects
Support the implementation of patient-centric strategies alongside other Sanofi teams
About you
Advanced degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field
Proven track record in applying analytics to solve complex product or business problems
Expertise in advanced ML techniques, including deep learning and NLP
Experience with big data platforms (e.g., Databricks) and high-level ML libraries
Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and data visualization technologies
Knowledge of Vertical Federated Analytics (e.g., FlowerAI)
Strong communication skills to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences
Passion for improving healthcare outcomes through innovative data solutions
Why choose us?
Join the digital force behind Sanofi's AI-powered pipeline, where Expert, Generative, and Snackable AI accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of breakthrough treatments to patients.
Help reduce time from discovery to commercialization, delivering life-changing medicines to patients faster than ever.
Drive meaningful change at scale, helping bring innovative therapies to patients faster.
Enjoy greater scope for experimentation and impact, thanks to our horizontal management structure and two-week proof-of-concept approach.
See your technical expertise directly translate into better patient outcomes.
Stay at the forefront of tech, with access to training programs and industry certifications, as well as excellent opportunities for progression.
Thrive in a workplace designed for you — with vibrant, flexible spaces (60% home office / week) and benefits that support your well-being, growth, and sense of belonging.
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