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Data Science Lead
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Bring your curiosity to a team where deep immunoscience meets cutting-edge innovation. Across oncology, rare diseases, neurology, and vaccines, you’ll work at the intersection of lab science and AI-powered discovery — all while collaborating across boundaries to turn breakthrough ideas into real-world impact. Whether you want to deepen your scientific expertise or grow as a leader, you’ll find the opportunity here.
Job Title: Data Science Lead
Location: Hyderabad
About the job
An exciting opportunity to join our risk-based monitoring team. Risk-based monitoring (RBM) is an adaptive approach to clinical trial monitoring that directs focus and activities to critical data and processes that have the most potential to impact patient safety and data quality. In this context, the RBM team is responsible for designing, executing, and optimizing the Sanofi RBM approach to align with regulatory requirements and Sanofi's objective to drive quality, efficiency, and speed of clinical trials.
The Data Scientist Lead is responsible for leading the regional Data Scientist team. As a key enabler of our risk-based management strategy, you will drive the team to develop and implement advanced data-driven solutions that enhance the monitoring of clinical trials. You will play a critical role in ensuring data quality, patient safety, and trial reliability through the application of cutting-edge statistical methods and machine-learning techniques for all assigned studies.
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. Ready to get started?
Main responsibilities:
Team Leadership: 1)Direct a team of Data Scientists, fostering a collaborative matrix structure that enhances productivity and innovation.2)Conduct training, mentoring, engagement, development, and recruitment for the data scientist team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
Performance and Delivery:1) Define and execute the RBM Data Scientist strategy. 2)Oversee the design and execution of data analysis and predictive modeling to maintain a high standard of quality and productivity. 3)Optimize Data Scientist resource allocation to meet project demands and organizational goals.
Process Improvement: 1)Drive innovation by exploring and implementing new data science methodologies and technologies, and 2) Continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of data science operations within the Risk-Based Monitoring framework.
Stakeholder: 1) Represent Data Scientists in transversal projects and programs, liaising with internal and external stakeholders to align objectives and strategies. 2)Maintain an effective relationship with Global RBM with an end objective to ensure regulatory compliance and reliability of the clinical trial results.
About you
At least 7 years' experience in a Clinical Research environment (CRO or Pharma).
Experience in clinical data programming (SAS, Python, R, …)
Proven leadership experience in a data programming role, with a strong track record of managing teams.
Expertise in advanced analytical such as statistical analysis, machine learning, and data mining techniques.
Familiar with clinical trial data and risk-based monitoring methodologies.
Strong problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of data quality and integrity.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively lead and collaborate.
A passion for innovation and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.:
Bachelor’s degree or above, in a life science or mathematics-related area (or equivalent)
Strong English skills (verbal and written), ability to exchange fluently in a global environment.
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 and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
An international work environment, in which you can develop your talent and realize ideas and innovations within a competent team
A team that drives the innovation of the monitoring activities that align with future need
“As our Data Scientist Lead, you'll be a catalyst for innovation, merging data expertise with clinical research to enhance patient care. You'll develop pioneering analytical strategies that will raise the bar in our industry and guide a dedicated team that shares your zeal for data. This role offers a unique platform to deliver significant impact, foster personal and professional growth, and contribute to a broader mission: improving human health through the strategic application of data.”
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