Accelerator Data Scientist (Paris)

Data Scientist R&D

Location: Paris

Hybrid

About the job We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. Our purpose is to find treatment to fight pain and ease suffering. We combine breakthrough science and advanced technology to develop life-changing medicines and vaccines.

Digital & Data is at the heart of Sanofi: our ambition is to be the leading digital healthcare platform to develop & deliver medicine faster, enable healthcare professionals to improve treatments and help patients improve their health. Our scale, strong connections within health ecosystems across leveraging the world, and ability to leverage Sanofi’s capabilities make us the best place to push the boundaries of medicine through technology.

We are building Digital R&D products developing outstanding capabilities that will participate in new drug discovery together with scientists, in trial efficiency and cycle time reduction, leveraging Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence.

Main responsibilities

Gather relevant data from various sources, and perform relevant analysis to propose and implement relevant data models for each business case

Apply statistical methods and machine learning techniques to extract insights from datasets

Design, implement and fine-tune AI/ML models using various algorithms and tools

Presenting findings through clear and informative charts, graphs, and dashboards

Support senior team members in understanding business teams requirements, and translate them into technical needs

Staying updated with the latest trends, tools, and techniques in the field of data science

You are a dynamic data scientist interested in challenging the status quo to ensure development and impact of Sanofi's AI solutions for the patients of tomorrow. You are an influencer and leader who has deployed AI/ML solutions applying state‑of‑the‑art algorithms with technically robust lifecycle management. You have a keen eye for improvement opportunities and a demonstrated ability to deliver AI/ML solutions while working across different technologies and in a cross‑functional environment.

About you Experience

Over 3 years of experience of handling data science projects in varied business contexts, with experience in healthcare being a strong plus

Experience in developing deployable models and AI solutions

Demonstrated ability to perform exploratory data analysis and create visualizations

Experience in production‑ready software development

Soft skills

Strong curiosity and eagerness to learn new concepts and technologies

Good communication skills, both written and verbal

Problem‑solving ability and analytical thinking

Attention to detail in data handling and analysis

Ability to contribute to a diverse and inclusive team environment

Willingness to ask questions and seek guidance when needed

Presentation skills for sharing data insights with team members

Technical skills

Strong knowledge within most of the following areas: supervised learning, unsupervised learning, deep learning, LLMs, time series forecasting, Bayesian statistics, optimization

Proficient in Python programming and familiarity with big data concepts and tools

Comfortable working in cloud and high‑performance computing environments (e.g. AWS, GCP, Databricks, Apache Spark)

Ability to use standard visualization tools to create reports and dashboards (such as Tableau, PowerBI, …)

Awareness of responsible AI principles and AI regulations

Knowledge of software development practices and version control (e.g., Git)

Education

Preferred qualifications: Master’s Degree or PhD in mathematics, computer science, engineering, physics, statistics, or a related quantitative discipline with strong coding skills

Languages:

English, French

Why choose us?

We provide a highly collaborative environment, with an opportunity to work with a world class team.

Contribute to a company that is not only a leader in healthcare but also a pioneer in digital transformation, shaping the future of global health.

Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future‑focused team.

Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.

Enjoy a thoughtful, well‑crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.

Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high‑quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender‑neutral parental leave.

Play an instrumental part in creating best practice within our manufacturing facility

Pursue

Progress.

Discover

Extraordinary.

Progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue progress. And let’s 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, or gender identity.

Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!

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