Data Scientist Catalyst

Sanofi US; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 86,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharma company in Toronto is seeking a Data Scientist for their Catalyst Program. This hybrid role involves working on innovative AI projects, focusing on data analysis, machine learning, and cross-functional collaboration. Candidates should have a strong academic background in quantitative disciplines, expertise in programming languages like Python and SQL, and a passion for life sciences. Join us to help shape the future of healthcare through cutting-edge data science initiatives.

Benefits

Health and well-being benefits

Mentorship and training programs

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in Canada.
• Experience in data analysis and visualization.
• Strong communication skills for storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced data science methods for insights.
• Propose innovative approaches using AI tools.
• Build models and algorithms with optimized code.

Skills

Data storytelling

Project management

Agile methodologies

Python

Machine learning

Statistical analysis

Education

Undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline

Master's degree or higher preferred

Tools

SQL

R

Scala

Job description

Position Title: Data Scientist Catalyst

Department: RWD & HI Data Science

Location: Toronto, ON, Hybrid

About the Job

Ready to grow your skills while helping shape the future of healthcare? At Sanofi, you’ll be empowered to learn, ask questions, and bring your ideas to life – all while supported by inspiring mentors and collaborative teams.

You’ll join as one of four role types in the Sanofi Data and AI Future Catalyst Program – a 2-year program that will provide you with an unparalleled opportunity to try different projects and learn about our different pharmaceutical business domains. This opportunity will allow for personal and professional growth, as no two experiences will be alike and you’ll have the opportunity to carve your own path. You’ll work with multi-faceted teams to design and build AI products, create cutting-edge, scalable platforms, and enable Sanofi to make the best value of data, transforming people’s lives in 90+ countries around the global. Whatever projects you’re working on, you’ll learn from world‑class leaders who come from industry and academia backgrounds, pushing you to stretch your goals and achieve your best.

As a member of Sanofi’s Global AI Centre of Excellence in Toronto, you will be working on a team that is globally diverse, with members here in Toronto as well as across our global hubs in France, Spain and USA. You’ll be engaged in a structured program that’s focused on driving the growth of your technical knowledge and business acumen. Based on your skills and background, you’ll be aligned to one of Sanofi’s five core data and AI functions to deliver on meaningful strategic initiatives - whether that be in data science, data and business analysis, data and ML engineering, software engineering, or data and AI strategy. This approach ensures that you specialize in your area of interest, while being engaged as part of a larger cohort of colleagues to collectively build core skills in strategic problem solving, product design, agile ways of working, and leadership. Upon completion of the two years, you’ll be provided the opportunity to a preferred position, responding to Sanofi’s business needs.

As a data scientist within the Data and AI Future Catalyst Program you’ll have the opportunity to work on projects within our industrial affairs team (focused on using AI for supply chain and manufacturing problems), Real World Data & Healthcare Intelligence team (focused on creating new real world data AI solutions), R&D (focused on using machine learning to propel data driven drug discovery) and commercial (focused on creating innovative AI products across our 100+ markets).

Our vision for digital, data analytics and AI

• AI Factory - Versatile Teams Operating in Cross Functional Pods: Utilizing digital and data resources to develop AI products, bringing data management, AI and product development skills to products, programs and projects to create an agile, fulfilling and meaningful work environment.
• Leading Edge Tech Stack: Experience build products that will be deployed globally on a leading‑edge tech stack.
• World Class Mentorship and Training: Working with renowned leaders and academics in machine learning to further develop your skillsets.

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:

• Apply advanced data science methods to extract insights from both text and table‑based datasets, using techniques such as NLP, forecasting, and optimization.
• Propose innovative approaches to problem‑solving using Generative AI, Machine Learning, and other advanced analytical techniques.
• Build models, algorithms, simulations, and experiments by writing highly optimized code and using state‑of‑the‑art machine learning technologies.
• Work on full‑spectrum of activities, from conducting ML experiments to delivering production‑ready models.
• Use data analysis, visualization, storytelling, and data technologies to scope, define and deliver AI‑based data products.
• Work with developers, engineers, and MLOps to deliver AI/ML solutions.

About You

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must have participated in the Sanofi Digital Co‑Op program at some point during 2024 or 2025 and be eligible for a May/June 2026 start date.
• Must be legally authorized to work for Sanofi in Canada.
• An undergraduate degree or higher in mathematics, computer science, engineering, physics, statistics, economics, operations research or a related quantitative discipline, with foundational business knowledge. Masters degree or above is preferred.
• Experience with any or all of: data storytelling, strategy planning, project management, agile ways of working, business analysis, data analysis, data visualization, executive reports.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to tell a meaningful and persuasive story through reporting.
• Strong critical thinker with decision‑making and judgement skills.
• Demonstrated leadership potential (e.g. through Student Organizations, previous jobs, etc.).
• Passion for life sciences and global healthcare.
• Deep understanding of classical machine learning, GenAI techniques, and modern AI/ML frameworks and tools.
• Expertise with core data science languages (such as Python, R, Scala), and familiarity with different database systems (e.g. SQL, NoSQL).
• Disciplined AI/ML development (CI/CD, Orchestration).

How to apply:

Complete your electronic application, including the following attachments:

• Cover letter (optional)
• Resume
• Most recent unofficial transcript from all degrees

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 we are actively hiring for.

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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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.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

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North America Applicants Only

The salary range for this position is:

$86,100.00 - $124,366.66

All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the LINK.

La fourchette salariale pour ce poste est la suivante:

$86,100.00 - $124,366.66

Toute compensation sera déterminée en fonction de l'expérience démontrée. Les employés peuvent être admissibles à participer aux programmes d'avantages sociau de l'enterprise. Des informations supplémentaires sur les avantages sont disponibles via le lien.