Computational Scientist

Reference No. R2766948​

Position Title: Computational Scientist​

Department: Unstructured Data Search ​

Location: Toronto, Ontario ​

About the Job

At Sanofi, we’re committed to providing the next-gen healthcare that patients and customers need. It’s about harnessing data insights and leveraging AI responsibly to search deeper and solve sooner than ever before. Join our Data Science Team as a Computational Scientist and you can help make it happen. Your job?

We provide potentially life-changing treatment options and life-saving vaccine protection to millions of people globally, while putting sustainability and social responsibility at the center of our ambitions.

Sanofi has recently embarked into a vast and ambitious digital transformation program. A cornerstone of this roadmap is the acceleration of its data transformation and of the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) solutions, to accelerate R&D, manufacturing and commercial performance and bring better drugs and vaccines to patients faster, to improve health and save lives.

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.

Our vision for digital, data analytics and AI:

Join us on our journey in enabling Sanofi’s Digital Transformation through becoming an AI-first organization. This means:

• AI Factory – Versatile Teams Operating in Cross Functional Pods: Utilizing digital and data resources to develop AI products, bringing data management, AI and product development skills to products, programs and projects to create an agile, fulfilling and meaningful work environment.

• Leading Edge Tech Stack: Experience build products that will be deployed globally on a leading-edge tech stack.

• World Class Mentorship and Training: Working with renowned leaders and academics in machine learning to further develop your skillsets

There are multiple vacancies across our Digital profiles and NA region. Further assessments will be completed to determine specific function and level of hired candidates.   

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, test and refine advanced ML methods for the processing, analysis, modeling integration and visualization of large-scale biomedical and chemical data.

• Develop deep learning models for small molecule design

• Apply data science expertise in machine learning, statistics, NLP, forecasting and optimization to multiple analytics projects.

• Build models, algorithms, simulations, and experiments by writing highly optimized code and using state-of-the art machine learning technologies.

• Work on full-spectrum of activities, from conducting ML experiments to delivering production-ready models.

• Use data analysis, visualization, storytelling, and data technologies to scope, define and deliver AI-based data products.

• Work with developers, engineers, and MLOps to deliver AI/ML solutions to product teams.

About You

Key Requirements:

• Hands-on AI/ML modeling experience of complex datasets combined with strong understanding of theoretical foundations of AI/ML.

• Expertise within many of the following areas: supervised learning, unsupervised learning, deep learning, reinforcement learning, federated learning, time series analysis, Bayesian statistics, optimization.

• Experience developing deployable code and deploying models in product-focused development under an agile environment.

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

• Experience in production-ready software development.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, business analysis, data visualization and data storytelling skills.

• A demonstrated ability to work and collaborate in a team environment.

• Strong interest in the use of ML methods in the life and medical sciences to improve patient lives.

• Nice to have: Experience in life sciences and healthcare and experience in a complex global organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, machine learning, computational biology, computational chemistry, mathematics or a related quantitative discipline with strong coding skills. Advanced degree (MS/PhD) preferred.

• Expertise with core data science languages (such as Python, R), and familiarity with different database systems (e.g. SQL, NoSQL).

• Disciplined AI/ML development (CI/CD, Orchestration).

• Experience with various enterprise-level Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).

Why Choose Us?

• 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

Applications received after the official close date will be reviewed on an individual basis.​

NOTE: Internal applicants are required to notify their manager of their application.​

Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants.  Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request

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Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But 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. So, let’s be those people.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

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