Principal Biostatistician H/F Sanofi

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Job title Principal Biostatistician

• Location: Marcy l'Etoile, France

• Job type: Permanent

About the job

As clinical Principal Biostatistician within our Vaccines Biostatistical Sciences team, you are theultimate scientific ownerof all statistical deliverables for your assigned study(ies) and project activities, bringing your passion for clinical trials design, statistical analysis, transforming insights into action and revolutionizing how we approach AI-driven evidence generation.

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.

Job Summary

Assumeresponsibility for methodological and statisticalaspects of one or several clinical studies,with general direction fromStatisticalProject Leader and/orBios Franchise Lead.He/she will provide critical input on the design and analysis of our clinical trial data so thataccurateassessments are made for decision-making, while ensuring compliance with regulatory expectations.He/she may be involved in supporting some project activities.

He/she will also be supporting the various changes linked to the development of new tools and processes.

Main responsibilities:

• Act as the global biostatistics representative at clinical trial(s) level, contributing actively on clinical trial design (including sample size justification, estimand,...), owning the development of the Statistical Analysis Plan (SAP) and delivery of statistical analyses and key results interpretation with scientists

• Propose, prepare, and performexploratory and ad-hoc data analyses at study or cross-studies level to inform future trial objectives, internal decision making or submissions

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional study team on the design (clinician), on safety monitoring (pharmacovigilance), on statistical programmers for the preparation and production of statistical reports and appendices at trial or asset level

• Manage and oversee outsourced activitieswith external partners (CROs), ensuring quality, timely delivery and oversight documentation

• Participate in project activities such as Clinical Development Plan development, decision-making meetings, integrated analyses, and dossier preparation, submission, and follow-up

• Leverage AI & Machine Learning to augment biostatistics contribution - Leverage AI & Machine Learningin the analysis of clinical and real-world data. Explore and implementAI-powered tools(e.g., LLMs, code generation, automated QC) to accelerate and enhance analyses workflows-from data wrangling to output generation and validation

• Contribute toprocess improvementand tool/automation development initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Proven initial experience in pharmaceutical industry, preferably in clinical trials and data science. Proven track record in statistical analysis and methodology within a regulated environment

• Technical Skills: Deep expertise in R programming(required), proficiency inPython and/or SAS(a plus). Strong knowledge basis in advanced statistical methods(e.g., Bayesian statistics, linear and non-linear modelling) and Machine Learning. AI knowledge is a plus. Familiarity with clinical trial data structures and regulatory requirements

• Soft Skills: Excellentproblem-solvingand analytical mindset; Effectiveverbal and written communicationskills. Strong ability of teamwork and adaptabilityin a fast-paced setting. Ability toinfluence across functionsin a global environment and drive organizational change

• Education: PhD in Biostatistics, Data Science, or related discipline or a Master's degree with equivalent experience. Preferred: coursework or projects involving healthcare, life sciences, or clinical research data

• Digital Acumen: Ability to implementautomation and digital transformationinitiatives

• Languages: Fluent in English(required)

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.

PursueProgress. Discover Extraordinary.

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.

Chez Sanofi, la diversité et l'inclusion sont au coeur de notre fonctionnement et sont intégrées à nos Valeurs fondamentales. Nous sommes conscients que pour exploiter véritablement la richesse que la diversité nous apporte, nous devons faire preuve d'inclusion et créer un environnement de travail où ces différences peuvent s'épanouir et être développées pour améliorer le quotidien de nos collègues, patients et clients. Nous respectons et valorisons la diversité de nos collaborateurs, leurs parcours et leurs expériences dans un objectif d'égalité des chances pour tous.

Dans le cadre de son engagement diversité, Sanofi accueille et intègre des collaborateurs en situation de handicap.

La rémunération finale sera déterminée en fonction de l'expérience démontrée, des compétences, de la localisation et d'autres facteurs pertinents. Les employés peuvent être éligibles pour participer aux programmes d'avantages sociaux de l'entreprise.