Head of Global Data and Computational Science - Vaccines Research and Development

Job title: Head of Global Data and Computational Science - Vaccines Research and Development

Location: Waltham, MA / Swiftwater, PA

About the job

Are you ready to shape the future of medicine? The race is on to harness the power of data and computational science to accelerate vaccine discovery and development. Your skills could be critical in helping our teams make faster, smarter decisions. Join our Vaccines R&D Leadership Team at Marcy l'Etoile as Head of Global Data & Computational Science and you'll define and execute our data strategy, building cutting-edge computational capabilities that transform how we design, develop, and deliver vaccines to patients around the world.

We are an innovative global healthcare company that helps the world stay ahead of infectious diseases by delivering more than 500 million vaccine doses a year. Across different countries, our talented teams are exploring new technologies to protect people and promote healthy communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.

In the context of the R&D evolution. our position is currently in Project Status, where the scope of this position may continue to evolve.

Our Team

The Global Data & Computational Science team is at the forefront of Sanofi's digital transformation in vaccine R&D. We are a diverse, international group of data scientists, computational biologists, bioinformaticians, and AI specialists united by a shared passion for leveraging data to accelerate vaccine innovation and improve patient outcomes.

Leadership & Structure:

• You will report directly to the Head of Vaccines R&D (Jean-Francois Toussaint)

• You will be a member of the Vaccines R&D Leadership Team (VRDLT), contributing to strategic decisions and portfolio priorities

• You will lead and develop the Global Data & Computational Science team

What we do:

• Build and deploy cutting-edge data science and AI/ML capabilities to accelerate vaccine discovery and development

• Develop computational models and predictive tools that support go/no-go decisions across the vaccine pipeline

• Integrate and analyze complex biological, clinical, and real-world datasets to generate actionable insights

• Partner with R&D functions to embed data-driven approaches into vaccine research workflows

• Shape Sanofi's data strategy and digital transformation agenda within Vaccines R&D

Who we are:

• A multicultural team based at Marcy l'Etoile, Europe's leading vaccine R&D hub, with global connections

• Data scientists and computational biologists with deep expertise in AI, machine learning, and bioinformatics

• Strategic thinkers who bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and real-world vaccine development

• Collaborative leaders committed to cross-functional alignment and continuous innovation

Our culture:

• We value scientific rigor combined with entrepreneurial thinking

• We communicate transparently and embrace calculated risk-taking

• We celebrate diversity of thought as a source of innovation

• We are committed to work-life balance and professional development

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Main responsibilities:

• Define and execute a comprehensive data and computational science strategy aligned with Vaccines R&D portfolio priorities and Sanofi's broader digital transformation agenda

• Build and deploy AI/ML, bioinformatics, and computational modeling capabilities that accelerate vaccine discovery, development, and clinical decision-making

• Lead the integration of diverse data sources (genomics, proteomics, clinical, real-world) to generate actionable insights across the vaccine pipeline

• Partner closely with Vaccines R&D functions, Digital, and IT teams to embed data-driven approaches into research and development workflows

• Establish data governance frameworks, quality standards, and best practices to ensure data integrity, security, and compliance across Vaccines R&D

• Drive external collaborations with academic institutions, technology companies, and data consortia to bring state-of-the-art computational capabilities into Sanofi

• Lead and develop a high-performing, multidisciplinary team of data scientists, computational biologists, and bioinformaticians

• Represent Vaccines R&D in internal and external scientific and digital forums, positioning Sanofi as a leader in data-driven vaccine innovation

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