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Accelerator Software Engineering Lead (Paris)

Sanofi
Francefull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Sept 2025

About the role

Le contenu du poste est libellé en anglais car il nécessite de nombreuses interactions avec nos filiales à l’international, l'anglais étant la langue de travail. 

 

This job offer is accessible to all, regardless of gender. 

Job Title: Software Engineering Lead

We have multiple positions open including Senior Software Engineer and Software Engineer

  • Location: Paris (Hybrid - 2 days remote, 3 days on-site)

About the job

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions and you can play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to make an impact on millions around the world

At Sanofi Accelerator's R&D, we work at the intersection of science and software, partnering closely with product teams and scientists to revolutionize how we approach drug development. Our mission is to leverage cutting-edge technology to innovate across the entire R&D pipeline, from initial research through clinical trials.

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. Digital & Data are 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. Ready to get started?

Main responsibilities

Scope & Impact:

  • Manages a team, typically consisting of up to 7 direct reports
  • Must have the maturity to manage individual contributor at higher levels than themselves
  • Drives technical vision for a specialized domain within the broader R&D technology landscape
  • Focuses on delivering exceptional solutions within a defined technical scope, while contributing to the overall engineering strategy

Prioritization & Execution:

  • Drives execution by organizing teamwork, setting goals, and holding the team accountable
  • Monitors and escalates issues with team pace
  • Empowers team members to own their work
  • Prioritizes and values unowned or undesirable work that enables the team to move faster
  • Aligns domain-specific priorities with overall department objectives and strategic initiatives

Technical Excellence:

  • Is accountable for the technical output of the team
  • Upholds a high technical bar while making pragmatic tradeoffs
  • Develops deep technical expertise in focused domains critical to R&D innovation
  • Establishes best practices and technical standards within their area of focus

Coaching & Development:

  • Coaches, provides timely, actionable feedback and advice, and invests time in career development of team members; e.g., via 1:1s and aligning employee growth with opportunity
  • Responsible for recruiting, performance reviews, performance management, promotions, and career planning in partnership with their manager

Leadership & Collaboration:

  • Sets direction for the team on a regular cadence in partnership with their manager
  • Collaborates with stakeholders including customers, product managers, and others in development and execution of the team's roadmap
  • Communicates strategy, rationale, and progress within the team and to external stakeholders
  • Works with their team and adjacent teams to solve problems. Escalates problems that have wider scope
  • Contributes strategic thinking within their domain while maintaining strong alignment with broader organizational objectives
  • Partners with leadership on technical direction, enabling more effective resource allocation and strategic planning across the engineering organization

About you

Strategic Leadership:

  • Ability to develop and execute a technical vision within a defined scope
  • Experience translating organizational strategy into actionable team objectives
  • Demonstrated ability to drive technical excellence while contributing to the broader engineering ecosystem

Soft & Behavioral Skills:

  • Experience working with multiple global teams to drive alignment and results
  • Service-oriented, flexible, and a team player who takes initiative
  • Strong problem-solving & critical thinking skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication in English
  • Growth mindset with enthusiasm

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