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RWE Data Scientist

Barcelona, Spain Regular Posted on   May. 22, 2026 Closing on   Jun. 30, 2026 Salary Range   EUR 70,800.00 - 94,400.00
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RWE Data Scientist

  • Location: Barcelona, Spain

About the job

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As RWE Data Scientist you’ll provide a high level of expertise in employing cutting-edge analytical & computational approaches to drive evidence-based pharmaceutical product development; provide scientific and technical leadership in machine learning and AI; work closely with other disciplines across Sanofi including Business Units, Digital, R&D, Biostatistics, Information Technology Systems and other Data Science partners to deliver cutting edge analysis to key business questions.

Examples of Advanced Analytics activities:

  • Machine/Deep Learning to elucidate disease trajectories, patient subtypes, define underdiagnosed conditions, and unmet health needs

  • Create a framework for generating re-usable models and insights across big-data (e.g. EHRs, claims) and rich small data sets (e.g. clinical trials, imaging)

  • Generating insights by merging diverse data streams e.g. health, surveillance, trend data, sensor, imaging;

  • Adoption of emerging technology into an analytical framework:  distributed analytics, graph databases

People:

  • Act as a subject matter expert in machine learning, statistical and/or modelling working on team projects

  • Work with internal and external study lead to execute Advance Analytics projects and studies

Performance:

  • Implement and execute computational and statistical methodologies in Advanced Analytics for RWE

  • Provide expertise and execute advanced analytics for solving problems across R&D, Medical Affairs, HEVA and Market Access Strategies and Plans

Process:

  • Apply a broad array of capabilities spanning machine learning, statistics, mathematics, modelling, simulation, text-mining/NLP, data-mining to extract insights and be able to communicate and champion these efforts across the company

  • Plan and deploy methodological standards, standardized processes, demos, and POCs for the company’s highest priority business needs

  • Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of Sanofi’s data science architecture and ecosystem to guide decision-making and building foundational capabilities

About you

Education: PhD in quantitative field such as Statistics, Biostatistics, Applied Mathematicsor related field with 6 years of industry or academic experience; Relevant Master’s Degree, with 10 years of related industry or academic experience.

Soft skills: Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to work and collaborate in a team environment

Languages: Excellent knowledge of English language (spoken and written)

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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.

Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.

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