Research and Development Solution Architect - Digital Lab Operations
Mass Digital Health
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Job summary
Sanofi is seeking a Research and Development Solution Architect to lead Digital Lab Operations & CMC architectures. You will drive design, governance, and execution across multi-disciplinary teams, aligning with Sanofi’s digital strategy.
You will translate business needs into scalable IT solutions, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor teams while shaping the architecture roadmap for Digital Lab Ops & CMC domains.
Qualifications
- 5-8+ years of experience in CS, IS, SE or related field.
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in CS/IS/Software Eng or related field.
- Strong knowledge of IT technologies, data types, and ontologies.
- Proven ability to translate requirements into technical designs.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee design and implementation for Digital Lab Operations & CMC solutions, aligned with architecture strategy.
- Lead Lab In the Loop implementation with In Silico Research organization.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand functional and technical requirements.
- Streamline architecture and deliver reusable services with cost savings.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure operable solutions.
- Provide leadership for development architecture within projects.
- Evaluate product usefulness and cost in supplier selection.
- Create and maintain current/target architecture roadmaps.
- Establish strategic direction and set standards for Digital Lab Ops & CMC development.
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Job description
Job Title: Research and Development Solution Architect - Digital Lab Operations
Location: Morristown, NJ -Cambridge, MA
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.
At Sanofi Architecture CoE, we have one overarching mission – to work passionately, challenging ourselves and our industry every day, to build an efficient, reliable and consistent end to end IT landscape.
Our team is responsible to define the high-level vision and roadmaps in terms of solutions architectures, ensure proper implementation, maintaining interoperability and consistency of the business processes and technical solutions.
We collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and architect scalable and robust solutions tailored to the unique challenges of the pharmaceutical industry.
We are seeking a skilled, hands‑on solution architect to join our team. Mostly dedicated to Digital Lab Operations & CMC Operations domain, you will be a key strategic leader and will work closely with the service lines and program leaders to establish the Digital Lab Operations & CMC technology strategy, in alignment with Sanofi’s Digital global strategy.
Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and affirmatively also and at a with 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.
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.
Lead and oversee the design and implementation of all solutions for Digital Lab Operations Research & CMC operations. Ensure alignment with architecture strategy and adhere to governance standards
Lead the Lab In the Loop implementation with In Silico Research organisation
Collaborate with business stakeholders and Digital Labs Operations & CMC experts to understand requirements and challenges from a functional and technical perspective
Streamline and simplify (whenever possible) existing architecture, delivering reusable services and identifying cost‑saving opportunities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams & other domains to ensure complete and operable solutions that align with business processes
Provide clear and detailed leadership for Digital Labs Operations & CMC development architecture within projects
Evaluate product usefulness and cost in the supplier selection process
Create and maintain current and target‑state architecture roadmaps aligned with business needs
Responsible for establishing the strategic direction, choosing technologies, settings standards for Digital Labs Operations & CMC development domain
5-8+ years of experience and Bachelors Degree required in CS, IS, Software Engineering or related experience
Good understanding of existing IT technologies, data types, and ontologies at Sanofi R&D
Extensive background in designing, developing, and optimizing IT solutions
Demonstrated understanding of the processes and workflows in Digital Labs Operations & CMC
Willing, ready and enthusiastic to bring digitalization to the Digital Labs Operations & CMC community
Global/multi‑cultural experience
Strong vendor relationship management skills
Solid experience in Solution Architecture
Experience with GxP, HIPAA, and GDPR regulations and the ability to ensure compliance with these regulations in the design and implementation of IT solutions
Proven ability to translate functional requirements into technical/solution design, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Experience with Sanofi’s standards technologies (Snowflake, GitHub, IICS, Python, Openshift, ReactJS, SQL, AWS, Azure)
Ability to work collaboratively as a team player, fostering a positive and productive work environment
Demonstrated professional and reliable behavior, consistently delivering high‑quality work and meeting deadlines
Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering or similar field required
Business Acumen - Advanced
Problem Solving - Advanced
Decision Making- Intermediate
Critical Thinking - Advanced
Transversal collaboration - Intermediate
Communication & interpersonal skills - Advanced
Application Design & Integration - Advanced
DevOps - Intermediate
Architecture - Advanced
Compliance of computerized systems - Advanced
Lean & Agile practices - Intermediate
English
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 and at least 14 weeks’ gender‑neutral parental leave.
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.
Sanofi US endeavours to make our career center accessible to any and all users. If you are experiencing difficulty and need assistance applying online, please call 1-866-SANOFI2 (1-866-726-6342) or click here
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only
North America Applicants Only
The salary range for this position is:
$133,500.00 - $192,833.33
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.
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.
Sanofi US endeavours to make our career center accessible to any and all users. If you are experiencing difficulty and need assistance applying online, please call 1-866-SANOFI2 (1-866-726-6342) or click here
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only
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