Bioinformatician

BioTalent Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in Toronto is seeking a Bioinformatician to develop innovative solutions in data processing and analysis. The role requires proficiency in Nextflow and strong programming skills in Python and R, with a focus on Omics data. The ideal candidate has a Master's or PhD in bioinformatics, with 5+ years of relevant experience. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

High-quality healthcare

Wellness programs

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in bioinformatics roles.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Background in Pharma R&D strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, optimize, and maintain production-scale pipelines for Omics data.
• Develop and maintain bioinformatics workflows using modern tools.
• Collaborate with scientific staff to translate experimental requirements.

Skills

Proficiency in Nextflow

Scripting in Python

Experience with Omics data formats

Debugging skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

MSc in bioinformatics or related field

PhD in relevant field

Tools

HPC schedulers (SLURM, SGE)

Cloud-based workflows (Managed Airflow)

Job description

Overview

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, we’re committed to providing the next-gen healthcare that patients and customers need. It’s about harnessing data insights and leveraging AI responsibly to search deeper and solve sooner than ever before. Join our R&D Data Products and Platforms Team as a Bioinformatician and you can help make it happen.

Sanofi has recently embarked into a vast and ambitious digital transformation program. A cornerstone of this roadmap is the acceleration of its data transformation and of the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) solutions, to accelerate R&D, manufacturing and commercial performance and bring better drugs and vaccines to patients faster, to improve health and save lives.

The R&D Data Products and Platforms Team is a key team within R&D Digital, focused on developing and delivering Data and AI products for R&D use cases. This team plays a critical role in pursuing broader democratization of data across R&D and providing the foundation to scale AI/ML, advanced analytics, and operational analytics capabilities.

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

Main Responsibilities

• As a Bioinformatician, you will design, optimize, and maintain production-scale pipelines for large-scale Omics data. This role bridges computational expertise with scientific collaboration to accelerate discovery.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize bioinformatics workflows using Nextflow, CWL, and/or Snakemake.
• Write robust, reproducible code in Python, R, Bash, and Groovy for data processing and analysis.
• Collaborate with scientific staff to translate experimental requirements into computational solutions.
• Troubleshoot and debug workflows across HPC clusters and cloud environments (AWS HealthOmics).
• Optimize compute and storage utilization for large-scale genomics, transcriptomics, and other Omics datasets.
• Ensure reproducibility, scalability, and performance of pipelines in a regulated research environment.

About You

Key Functional Requirements & Qualifications:

• MSc in bioinformatics, computer science, life sciences, or similar field; PhD strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in bioinformatics roles, demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility and complexity
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Background in Pharma R&D strongly preferred.

Key Technical Requirements & Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Nextflow (or similar workflow languages) and scripting/programming in Python, R, Bash, and Groovy.
• Experience with Omics data formats (FASTQ, BAM/CRAM, etc.) and relevant analysis tools.
• Familiarity with HPC schedulers (SLURM, SGE) and/or cloud-based workflow execution (Managed airflow).
• Strong debugging and performance tuning skills in compute- and storage-intensive workflows.
• Excellent communication skills to work cross-functionally with scientists, engineers, and data teams.

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

This position is for a new vacant role that is now open for applications

Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

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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.

Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science – where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.