Principal Data Scientist
Company: Sanofi
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: January 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Title: Principal Data Scientist Location: Cambridge, MA (3
days onsite required) About the Job About E.D.G.E.: Sanofi’s
E.D.G.E. Team (Emerging Disruptive Growth Exploration) conducts
cutting-edge research in healthcare and incubates data-driven
solutions to improve health outcomes, support families, enhance
clinicians’ experiences, and reduce healthcare costs. We are
actively incubating multiple concepts to improve lives globally,
especially for underserved populations. Position Overview: We are
seeking a Principal Data Scientist to provide expertise in modeling
and data analytics to support various projects, including
predicting disease onset using non-traditional data and approaches.
This role involves employing advanced analytical and computational
methods to drive data-centric and evidence-based product
development. We are an innovative global healthcare company with a
focus on immunology that extends to innovation in diabetes and
transplant medicine. Across different countries, our talented teams
are determined to deliver a best-in-class customer experience using
the best of digital, artificial intelligence and personal know-how.
With a focus on immunology that extends to innovation in diabetes
and transplant medicines, we pursue progress to make a real impact
on millions of patients around the world. ? About Sanofi: Sanofi is
a global leader in healthcare, dedicated to improving lives through
scientific innovation. Our mission is to chase the miracles of
science to improve people’s lives. We are expanding across borders
and transforming healthcare for all. People are the most critical
ingredient to our success. Main Responsibilities: Leadership:
Provide scientific and technical leadership in machine learning and
AI. Act as a subject matter expert in machine learning, statistical
modeling, and mentoring junior colleagues. Champion advanced
analytics results to non-technical audiences. Innovation and
Program Development: Employ cutting-edge analytical approaches to
drive digital, data, and pharmaceutical product development.
Develop computational and statistical methodologies for advanced
analytics. Operational Oversight: Work closely with other
disciplines across Sanofi to deliver cutting-edge analysis to key
business questions. Apply a broad array of capabilities spanning
machine learning, statistics, mathematics, modeling, simulation,
text-mining/NLP, and data-mining. Cross-functional Collaboration:
Collaborate with internal and external data scientists to scope and
execute advanced analytics projects. Support the implementation of
patient support strategies alongside other Sanofi teams. About You
Basic Qualifications: Master’s degree in Statistics, Data Science,
Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Operations Research, Engineering,
or a related quantitative field. 7 years of work experience using
analytics to solve product or business problems, coding (e.g.,
Python, R, SQL), querying databases, or statistical analysis, or a
PhD degree. Experience with advanced ML techniques (neural
networks/deep learning, reinforcement learning, SVM, PCA, etc.).
Ability to interact with large-scale data structures (e.g., HDFS,
SQL, NoSQL). Experience with big data analytics platforms or
high-level ML libraries (e.g., H2O, SageMaker, Databricks, Keras,
PyTorch, TensorFlow, Theano, DSSTNE). Experience with Federated
Analytics (i.e. FlowerAI) Ability to prototype analyses and
algorithms in high-level languages (e.g., GitHub, containers,
Jupyter notebooks). Exposure to NLP technologies and analyses.
Knowledge of data visualization technologies (e.g., ggplot2, Shiny,
Plotly, D3, Tableau, Spotfire). Excellent knowledge of English
language (spoken and written). Preferred Qualifications: 7 years of
work experience using analytics to solve product or business
problems. Experience with biomedical data types, population health
data, real-world data, or novel data streams relevant to the
pharmaceutical industry. 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 and at least 14 weeks’
gender-neutral parental leave. Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates
are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to
a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color;
creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality;
marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender,
gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation;
disability; veteran or military status or liability for military
status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood
trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to
genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
GD-SG LI-GZ LI-Onsite vhd All compensation will be determined
commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be
eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and
additional benefits information can be found here.
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