Accelerator Software Engineering Lead (Paris)
SanofiAbout 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.
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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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