Junior Data Scientist Biomarkers Statistics - VIE Contract

Junior Data Scientist Biomarkers Statistics - VIE Contract

• Location: Germany, Frankfurt
• Target start date: 01/07/2026

iMove, the Sanofi VIE Program, is available to citizens of the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland) aged between 18 and 28.

PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.

PLEASE NOTE that applications that are only submitted in French cannot be considered by our non-French speaking partners at Sanofi worldwide. Therefore, only applications that are submitted in English will be considered. Please make sure to apply with your personal email address.

About the job

As Junior Data Scientist Biomarkers Statistics VIE within our Biomarker Statistics Team, you’ll be a part of a young, dynamic, and international team of Data Scientists, Statisticians, and Bioinformaticians. In this role, you will contribute to bringing cutting‑edge AI/ML approaches in‑house to for find the right indications and boost the efficiency of drug development. You will analyse data with thousands of genes and proteins from clinical trials of Sanofi’s key compounds for supporting clinical decision-making. You will collaborate closely with Biomarker Statistics colleagues worldwide (US, Europe, China, India).

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.

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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:

• Conducting literature research and internalizing state‑of‑the‑art AI algorithms; implement AI tools for efficient internalization of external data to increase efficiency in drug development.
• Supporting the analysis of high‑dimensional biomarker data using a broad range of ML methods (Random Forest, Gradient Boosting, SVM, recent meta‑learners, etc.) to identify predictive and pharmacodynamic biomarkers.
• Integrating multi‑omics data using deep learning algorithms to better understand mechanisms of action of innovative drugs.
• Developing standard R and Python functions, as well as R Shiny applications, to share methods and results with study teams.
• Collaborating with diverse partners: programmers, biologists, clinicians, bioinformaticians, and more.
• Contributing to a cross‑company working group on ML/AI applications in drug development, with emphasis on biomarker science.
• Sharing findings through scientific publications, seminars, and internal/external webinars.

About you

Experience

• At least 1 year of experience with R programming.
• Experience with transcriptomic data is highly preferred.

Soft and technical skills

• Strong foundation in statistics and/or bioinformatics.
• Good understanding of deep learning and AI.
• Good knowledge of Python.
• Autonomous, rigor, team player.

Education

• Master’s Degree in Biostatistics or related fields (Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, ENSAI, ISUP, ENSAE, INSA, etc.).

Languages

• Fluency in English.

Why choose us?

• Be part of a pioneering biopharma company where patient insights shape drug development.
• Work at the forefront of AI-powered science that accelerates discovery and improves outcomes.
• Collaborate beyond your expertise, sparking new ideas with diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
• Work at the forefront of drug discovery, harnessing cutting‑edge AI, data, and digital platforms to push the boundaries of science.
• Help improve the lives of millions of people globally by making drug development quicker and more effective.
• Join a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core, with Employee Resource Groups and leadership programs that celebrate every voice.

iMove is a unique program tailored for European youth interested in challenging themselves with meaningful assignments across the globe. At Sanofi we have a strong ambition to invest in young talents who will drive the success of Sanofi tomorrow.

Sanofi’s Work Abroad Program, iMove, offers jobs‑assignments with actual responsibilities and a perspective to grow. We provide those opportunities in various functions such as: marketing, finance, regulatory, supply chain, clinical trials, production, etc. and in more than 40 countries. Sanofi unites people who are passionate about solving healthcare needs across the world. Joining our iMove Work Abroad Program is a unique opportunity to make a difference through your work.