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Head of AI Scientific Product, DDS, R&D

Sanofi

Sanofi

Software Engineering, Product, Data Science
Cambridge, MA, USA · Multiple locations
Posted on Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Head of AI Scientific Product, DDS, R&D

Cambridge, Massachusetts, Bridgewater, New Jersey

Overview

From Research and Development to Sales and Marketing, Sanofi offers a wide range of possibilities. Discover our open positions and become a health journey partner.

Success Profile

Do you have what it takes for a successful career with Sanofi?

  • Courageous
  • Results-driven
  • Proactive
  • Problem-Solver
  • Leadership
  • Team player

Culture: Play to Win

  • Growth

  • Innovation

  • Efficiency

  • Collaboration

Benefits

  • Health & Wellness

    Comprehensive coverage including medical, dental, vision, and health and wellness programs.

  • Financial

    Sanofi wants to ensure employees are equipped for financial health, Sanofi provides a competitive 401K Match program and Financial Wel-Being Tools and Programs.

  • Culture

    At Sanofi, we demonstrate our commitment to inclusion and diversity through Culture groups and programs. There are many ways to make a difference and connect with other Sanofi employees: including ERG groups and 2 PAID days off to Volunteer.

  • Work/Life Balance

    Sanofi provides significant Work/Life benefits to help you excel beyond the workday. Including Workplace Flexibility through part‑time, remote work, flex‑time and job share options.

Quote

"At Sanofi, We are guided by a deep appreciation and understanding of what it means to live with a rare blood disorder, and we learn by listening to the community – patients, caregivers physicians, and other healthcare professionals."

Shannon Resetich US Head Rare Diseases & Blood Disorders

"Patients are at the center of all that we do at Sanofi. Our teams are focused on advancing transformational therapies that can address serious unmet needs for people living with rare blood disorders, and expanding global patient access to our medicines."

Mouhamed Gueye US Head Medical Rare Blood Disorders

Responsibilities

The Head of AI Scientific Product in R&D will be at the forefront of infusing cutting-edge artificial intelligence into our research and development processes at scale. This role will spearhead the integration of AI solutions that drive innovation, accelerate drug discovery, and optimize our R&D pipeline. The ideal candidate will possess a profound understanding of AI technology coupled with a deep appreciation for the challenges and opportunities within the pharmaceutical R&D landscape. The candidate will oversee the full life cycle of AI product, from scoping, resourcing, design, development, deployment to post deployment monitoring and ensuring highest value added to R&D.

Main responsibilities include:

  • Strategic Leadership: Create and implement a transformative AI product tailored for our R&D objectives.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with R&D scientists, AI/ML engineers, digital, regulatory, and other stakeholders to design and implement AI-driven solutions for R&D challenges.
  • Innovation & Research: Stay abreast of emerging AI technologies and methodologies with potential applications in drug discovery and development.
  • Product Development: Oversee the scoping, design, development, and deployment of AI-driven tools and platforms to support the R&D teams.
  • Agile Methodology: Advocate and ensure the use of Agile software development practices for swift and adaptive product development.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary AI subject matter expert for the R&D department and maintain open channels of communication with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Risk Management: Guarantee AI solutions comply with ethical standards, data privacy regulations, and other relevant guidelines.
  • Team Leadership: Mentor, lead, and expand a team of AI specialists, ensuring their growth and alignment with the company's goals.

About you

  • Advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, or a related field. An advanced degree in Life Sciences or Pharmacy with an AI focus is also desirable.
  • Minimum of 10 years of professional experience, with at least 5 years dedicated to AI and its applications in an R&D setting.
  • Demonstrated success in delivering AI-driven solutions in an R&D or corporate environment.
  • Proficiency in Agile software development methodologies.
  • Deep knowledge of the pharmaceutical R&D process.
  • Strong leadership and team management abilities.
  • Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Experience in big pharma or a closely related industry.
  • Familiarity with global pharmaceutical R&D regulations and standards.
  • Ability to bridge the gap between technical experts and R&D professionals.

Pursue progress, discover extraordinary.

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But 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. So, let’s be those people.

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.

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At Sanofi diversity and inclusion is foundational to how we operate and embedded in our Core Values. We recognize to truly tap into the richness diversity brings we must lead with inclusion and have a workplace where those differences can thrive and be leveraged to empower the lives of our colleagues, patients and customers. We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all.

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