Accelerator - Data Scientist (Lyon)

Sanofi Group; Lyon; Hybrid; EUR 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi in Lyon is seeking a Data Scientist to join the Manufacturing & Supply Digital team. You will work on AI/ML projects using real-time IoT data from production and laboratory equipment, collaborating with global teams to deliver scalable data products.

The role requires strong coding skills in Python or R, experience with ML/DL, time series forecasting, and data visualization. A PhD or Master’s in a quantitative field is preferred, with fluency in English and French.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s in mathematics, computer science, engineering, physics, statistics, economics, or related quantitative field.
• Strong coding skills in Python or R, with production-ready ML/AI experience.
• Experience applying ML/DL to business or biopharma contexts is a plus.
• Experience with data visualization and storytelling using BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Translate business needs into technical data science requirements.
• Apply ML/DL, forecasting, and optimization to multiple AI projects.
• Gather and organize large data assets and develop data models.
• Build models, simulations, and deploy production-ready AI solutions.
• Collaborate with engineers, MLOps, and global teams to scale solutions.
• Mentor junior data scientists and analysts.

Skills

Python

R

Machine learning

Deep learning

Forecasting

Data visualization

Cross-functional collaboration

MLOps

Education

PhD in a quantitative field

Tools

SQL

NoSQL

Graph DBs

Timeseries

Cloud (AWS/GCP)

Job description

Le contenu du poste est libellé en anglais car il nécessite de nombreuses interactions avec nos filiales à l’international, l'anglais étant la langue de travail. This job offer is accessible to all, regardless of gender. Job title: Data Scientist Location: Lyon Hybrid: 60% office / 40% remote Permanent: Fulltime About the job At Sanofi, we’re committed to transform the practice of medicine through break-through science. Within Sanofi, Manufacturing & Supply (M&S) is the bridge between Science and Patients, ensuring all patients get their dose reliably, that new medicines are launched faster to cover unmet needs and that they can be delivered affordably across the globe. At Sanofi we are convinced that Manufacturing is, and must in the future increasingly be, a competitive advantage and that digital unlocks every next step in that journey. Join Sanofi Manufacturing & Supply (M&S): Where Innovation Meets Life-Saving Impact in the Heart of Lyon! Imagine working in a vibrant startup environment, right in Lyon's bustling city center! Sanofi M&S offers an unparalleled playground at the intersection of drug development, advanced manufacturing, and cutting-edge AI. Here, you’ll: Support 12 blockbuster launch teams and 40 global factories across R&D and M&S Work with real-time IoT data from state-of-the-art production and laboratory equipment Contribute to one of the strongest treatment pipelines in biopharma Collaborate with world-class scientists, engineers, and experts driving digital transformation As part of our Digital M&S Accelerator, you’ll develop high-value digital products to: 1. Accelerate yearly launches of 3-5 new blockbuster medicines (€1B+ annual revenue each) 2. Create best‑in‑class digitalized "Lighthouse" factories 3. Drive manufacturing performance to reduce costs by over €500M in the next five years But wait, there's more! Your innovative journey takes place in a prime location: Embrace the startup vibe in our cutting‑edge office space Enjoy countless amenities right at your doorstep - from nice cafés to restaurants Benefit from excellent public transport connections for an easy commute Experience the perfect blend of work and life in one of France's most dynamic cities Ready to shape the future of biomanufacturing, make a real‑world impact on patients' lives, and do it all from an amazing location? Join us in Lyon and be part of something extraordinary!

Main responsibilities:

• Work with business teams to understand requirements, and translate them into technical needs
• Apply data science expertise in machine/deep learning, statistics, forecasting and optimization to multiple AI projects/products
• Gather/organize large & complex data assets, and perform relevant analysis to propose and implement relevant data models for each business case
• 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 industrialise and deliver scalable AI/ML solutions
• Participate and contribute to the global data science community of practice
• Be accountable and responsible for the robustness of the AI solution
• Apply responsible AI framework and governance best practices such as monitoring, explainability, trustworthy, ethical
• Mentor junior data scientists and analysts providing guidance in career development and technical growth

You are a dynamic data scientist interested in challenging the status quo to ensure development and impact of Sanofi's AI solutions for the patients of tomorrow. You are an influencer and leader who has deployed AI/ML solutions applying state-of-the art algorithms with technically robust lifecycle management. You have a keen eye for improvement opportunities and a demonstrated ability to deliver AI/ML solutions while working across different technologies and in a cross-functional environment.

About you Experience:

• Experience developing deployable code and deploying models in product-focused development under an agile environment
• Experience in production-ready software development
• Track record of applying machine learning/deep learning approaches to solve various problems (commercial, industrial, research)
• Experience with database mining, big data, and large-scale virtual screening
• Experience in a healthcare company is a strong plus
• Experience in IoT and timeseries forecasting is a plus

Soft skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working with multiple teams to drive alignment and results
• Service-oriented, flexible, positive team player
• Self-motivated, takes initiative
• Problem solving & critical thinking

Technical skills:

• Expertise in business analysis, data visualization and data storytelling
• Expertise with core data science languages (such as Python, R), and familiarity with different database systems (e.g. SQL, NoSQL, graph, timeseries)
• Expertise with sensitive data in critical environments (healthcare, defense, etc.)
• Expertise within most of the following areas: supervised learning, unsupervised learning, deep learning, LLMs, reinforcement learning, federated learning, time series forecasting, Bayesian statistics, optimization
• Comfortable working in cloud and high-performance computing environments (e.g. AWS, GCP, Databricks, Apache Spark)
• Hands‑on AI/ML modeling experience of complex datasets combined with strong understanding of theoretical foundations of AI/ML (CI/CD, Orchestration)
• Experience in data visualisation technologies and librairies of Tableau, Power BI, Streamlit, Plotly, seaborn or similar
• Experience with various enterprise-level Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)
• Good knowledge of AI regulations

Education:

• PhD in mathematics, computer science, engineering, physics, statistics, economics, or a related quantitative discipline with strong coding skills, OR Master’s Degree in relevant domain

Languages:

Languages: English, French

Why choose us?

We provide a highly open and collaborative environment, with an opportunity to work with a world class team. You will be able to: Learn what it takes to make a service with a truly global reach Be part of an organization that values diversity, inclusion, and the richness of different backgrounds and experiences Engage in meaningful work that combines the challenges of pharma, manufacturing, environmental matters and technical fields, offering abundant opportunities for professional growth and impact Contribute to a company that is not only a leader in healthcare but also a pioneer in digital transformation, shaping the future of global health Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary. 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. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue progress. And let’s discover extraordinary together.

We provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com! Diversity und Inklusion sind in den Grundwerten von Sanofi verankert und spiegeln sich in unserer Arbeitsweise wider. Wir respektieren die Vielfalt unserer Belegschaft in Hinsicht auf ihre Herkunft, Erfahrungen und Lebensweisen. Wir erkennen die Bereicherung, die diese Vielfalt birgt, und fördern Inklusion sowie eine Arbeitsumgebung, in der diese Unterschiede sich weiter entwickeln können, zur Stärkung des Lebens unserer Mitarbeiter, Patienten und Kunden.

The salary range for this position is :€54,400.00 - €72,533 Die endgültige Vergütung wird auf Grundlage nachgewiesener Erfahrung, Fähigkeiten, Standort und weiterer relevanter Faktoren bestimmt. Mitarbeitende können berechtigt sein, an den Mitarbeitenden Leistungsprogrammen des Unternehmens teilzunehmen. Wir sind ein forschendes Biopharma-Unternehmen, das KI anwendet und sich dafür einsetzt, das Leben der Menschen zu verbessern und verantwortungsvoll zu wachsen. Unser Team wird von einem Ziel geleitet: Wir erforschen die Wunder der Wissenschaft, um das Leben der Menschen zu verbessern. Wir möchten eine gesündere, widerstandsfähigere Welt schaffen und das Unmögliche möglich machen, indem wir Medikamente und Impfstoffe für Millionen von Menschen weltweit entdecken, entwickeln und bereitstellen. Erfahren Sie mehr über uns auf www.sanofi.com oder schauen Sie sich unseren Film an: We are Sanofi Starte eine Karriere, die einen Unterschied macht. Neuerfindung liegt in unserer DNA. Sie hat unsere Entwicklung von einem kleinen französischen Unternehmen zu einem der weltweit führenden Biopharma-Unternehmen vorangetrieben. Ob es darum geht, KI zu nutzen, um die Zeiten der Arzneimittelforschung zu verkürzen, oder Vertrauen im Gesundheitswesen aufzubauen – du kannst unseren Teams dabei helfen, das Leben für Patient*innen, Partner*innen und Gemeinschaften zu verbessern. Hier entwickelst du deine Karriere weiter. Wir öffnen dir die Tür, um neue Möglichkeiten zu entdecken, deine Grenzen zu erweitern und dich mit Menschen zu vernetzen, die von einem gemeinsamen Ziel angetrieben werden: Wir erforschen die Wunder der Wissenschaft, um das Leben der Menschen zu verbessern.