Principal Scientist, Quantitative Systems Pharmacology

Sanofi; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 122,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi Cambridge, MA seeks a Principal Scientist in Quantitative Systems Pharmacology to develop mechanistic, multiscale disease models that advance drug discovery and development. You will work within a team focused on model-informed strategies and rigorous data interpretation.

The role requires a PhD or Master’s in a related field with hands-on QSP or disease-modeling experience in industry, and strong skills in MATLAB, Julia, and R for simulation and analysis.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s in systems pharmacology, biology, computational biology, systems biology, biomedical engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years (PhD) or 4+ years (Master) of hands-on disease/modeling experience in pharma/industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply multiscale computational models of complex diseases.
• Survey literature to identify mechanistic elements and data for modeling.
• Identify and analyze preclinical/clinical data to inform models.
• Analyze simulation results and resolve model performance issues.
• Maintain thorough documentation of model development and data analysis.
• Communicate modeling predictions to stakeholders.

Skills

Differential equations modeling

Machine learning

MATLAB

Julia

R

Communication

Independent researcher

Education

PhD or Master’s in a related field

Tools

MATLAB

Julia

R

Job description

Job Title: Principal Scientist, Quantitative Systems Pharmacology Location: Cambridge, MA

About the job

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. Are you ready to shape the future of medicine? The race is on to speed up drug discovery and development to find answers for patients and their families.

Your skills could be critical in helping teams accelerate progress. Join our Quantitative Systems Pharmacology (QSP) group as a Principal Scientist and you'll support our R&D portfolio with mechanistic disease modeling. Join the engine of Sanofi’s mission — where deep immunoscience meets bold, AI-powered research. In R&D, you’ll drive breakthroughs that could turn the impossible into possible for millions.

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

• Function as part of a team to develop and apply multiscale computational models of complex diseases based on detailed biological mechanistic knowledge to support model-informed drug discovery & development.
• Survey literature to gain understanding of critical physiological processes to be represented, and identify suitable mechanistic elements, data, parameters and assumptions to be included.
• Identify and analyze suitable preclinical and clinical data to inform modeling activities.
• Analyze simulation results and identify appropriate strategies to resolve issues pertaining to model performance and accuracy.
• Maintain extensive documentation of model development process, and data analysis.
• Maintain quantitative systems pharmacology expertise through comprehensive education undefined
• Communicate modeling predictions to key stakeholders.

About you

Basic Qualifications

• PhD or Master's degree in systems pharmacology, biology, computational biology, systems biology, biomedical engineering, or a related field.
• For candidates with PhD degrees: Minimum 2 years of hands‑on experience generating disease models, mechanistic/multiscale models or QSP models. Academic research experience, internships and post‑doctoral fellows will be considered.
• For candidates with Master degrees: Minimum 4 years of experience generating disease models, mechanistic/multiscale models or QSP models in industry/pharma setting.

Preferred Qualification

• Proficiency in mathematical modeling using differential equations.
• Machine learning experience.
• Extensive experience in computational tools such as MATLAB, Julia and R (MATLAB preferred).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to quickly learn pathophysiology in indications of interest.
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and independent researcher.
• Able to thrive in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Strong commitment to on‑the‑job‑training.
• Knowledge of Immuno‑oncology or Neuroscience.
• Record of increasing responsibility and independence, developing and applying QSP approaches.
• Experience in drug discovery/development a plus, especially in pharmacometrics.

Why Choose Us

• Make your work count by supporting a company that brings life‑changing treatments to millions — and is committed to doing right by patients, communities, and the planet.
• Drive progress from within by helping simplify, scale, and modernise how a global biopharma business delivers smarter, faster, and more sustainably.
• Support teams across science, medicine, and operations by building better systems, shaping bold strategies, and enabling innovation at speed.
• Make an impact across borders and functions, collaborating with leaders to turn complex challenges into real‑world solutions.
• Advance your career through stretch roles, cross‑functional moves, and development opportunities designed to match your ambition.
• Thrive in inclusive, high‑performing teams where every role matters and every voice helps shape what’s next.

Sanofi US Services and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive 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.

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.

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive 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.

North America Applicants Only

The salary range for this position is:

$122.250,00 - $176.583,33

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.