Data Scientist

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

Job summary

An innovative biopharma company in Toronto is seeking a Data Scientist to drive AI and digital transformation initiatives. The role involves designing and deploying scalable AI solutions that align with strategic business priorities. Ideal candidates will have a Master's in a related field, 3+ years of experience with AI/ML techniques, and strong Python skills. This position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for growth while actively contributing to transformative healthcare solutions.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing benefits

Parental leave

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience as a Data Scientist applying AI/ML techniques.
• Basic understanding on GenAI Proof-Of-Concept (POC).
• Experience with APIs and cloud-based environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deploy scalable AI solutions aligned with strategic priorities.
• Work closely with product owners, business stakeholders, and data scientists.
• Directly contribute to digital transformation with impactful AI use cases.

Skills

Python programming

AI/ML techniques

Data storytelling

NLP tools

Cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Education

Master’s in computer science, AI/ML, mathematics or related field

Tools

Snowflake

Transformers

LangChain

Job description

As Data Scientist within our team Digital Commercial Advanced Analytics and AI, you will drive innovation at the intersection of AI and Commercial Pharma operations. This pivotal role positions you as an integral part of Sanofi’s Digital Organization, spearheading digital transformation across our global enterprise.

You will design, develop, and deploy scalable AI, GenAI, and agentic AI solutions aligned with strategic priorities across Sanofi’s Global Business Units. Your work will directly contribute to revolutionary transformation initiatives, creating impactful use cases including autonomous agents for omnichannel engagement, AI-powered market access and payer strategies, conversational AI for seamless data interactions, and unified platforms empowering sales teams and Medical Science Liaisons through multi-agent systems. You’ll also enhance patient journeys through intelligent, personalized support solutions.

Collaboration is central to this role as you work with product owners, business stakeholders, data scientists, and engineering teams to deliver AI products that create measurable business value. Your strategic influence extends beyond technical implementation – you’ll shape Sanofi’s digital Commercial AI strategy and influence both AI platform and data foundation strategies.

Join the digital engine driving Sanofi’s transformation – where AI, automation, and bold experimentation power faster science and smarter decisions. Here, you’ll help build the first biopharma company powered by AI at scale.

About Sanofi:

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Main Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and deploy the scalable AI, GenAI and agentic AI solutions aligned with strategic priorities across Sanofi’s Global Business Units
• Work closely with product owners, business stakeholders, data scientists, and engineering teams to deliver the AI products that create measurable business value
• Provide critical input in shaping the digital Commercial AI strategy
• Influence the AI platform and data foundation strategies
• Use creative ways to tell stories to technical and non-technical audiences
• Make sure that AI solutions stay compliant with the responsible AI framework
• Adhere to and promote best practices and standards for GenAI/Agentic AI process (including documentation) and code developments
• Remains up to date with evolving GenAI, Agentic AI and other AI landscape, bring in best practices, tools and other innovative ideas to enhance existing solutions
• Mentor and coach junior data scientists and interns
• Directly contribute to digital transformation of commercial functions, with impactful use cases such as:
• Autonomous agents for omnichannel engagement
• AI & GenAI driven transformation of market access and payer strategies
• Conversational AI for data interactions and insights (Talk-to-data capabilities)
• Development of unified platform of sales, marketers and MSL users powered by multi-agent systems
• Enhancing the patient journey through intelligent and personalized support

About you:

• Master’s in computer science, AI/ML, mathematics, physics, Computational Linguistic or a related field
• 3+ years of professional experience as a Data Scientist applying AI/ML techniques
• Basic understanding on GenAI Proof-Of-Concept (POC)
• Strong coding skills in Python with experience of using AI libraries (e.g. Transformers, LangChain, RAG pipelines)
• General knowledge of NLP tools like regex and fuzzy string matching
• Proficiency in working with Snowflake, Pinecode is a plus
• Good understanding of agentic workflows, prompt engineering, and orchestration of multi-step AI steps
• Experience creating and deploying code libraries using functions, classes in Python in AI product-focused development
• Understanding on managing AI/Gen-AI end-to-end life-cycle management
• Experience working in cloud-based environment such as AWS or GCP or Azure
• Experience with various enterprise-level Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)
• Knowledge of regulatory, compliance and ethical considerations in AI/GenAI

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience in communicating with business, expressing important AI, GenAI & Agentic AI concepts in a non-technical way, interpreting feedback from business
• Identify and manage blockers, risks, and interdependencies across Agile teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication, business analysis, data visualization and data storytelling skills
• Nice to have experience in life sciences and healthcare and experience in a complex global organization
• A demonstrated ability to work and collaborate in a team environment, working with multi-cultural global team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment and to manage multiple priorities

Why Choose Us:

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, futurefocused 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 and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.

Join the digital force behind Sanofi’s AI-powered pipeline, where Expert, Generative, and Snackable AI accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of breakthrough treatments to patients.

Help reduce time from discovery to commercialization, delivering life-changing medicines to patients faster than ever.

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

Applications received after the official close date will be reviewed on an individual basis.

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.

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.