Accelerator Junior Data Scientist (Paris)

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 Commercial 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:   

• Hands-on AI/ML modeling experience (possibly through internships, academic work, or personal projects) 

• 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: 

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

• Basic understanding of database systems (SQL, NoSQL) 

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

• 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 

• Fundamental knowledge of software development practices and version control (e.g., Git) 

Education: 

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

Languages : English, French 

• 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.  
 

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