Head of Global Data and Computational Science - Vaccines Research and Development

Sanofi•Waltham, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Head of Global Data and Computational Science - Vaccines Research and Development will define and execute the data strategy for vaccine discovery and development, building cutting-edge computational capabilities. This role is part of the Vaccines R&D Leadership Team and will lead and develop the Global Data & Computational Science team. The team leverages data to accelerate vaccine innovation and improve patient outcomes, developing computational models, predictive tools, and integrating complex datasets. The position is currently in Project Status, with the scope potentially evolving.

Requirements

PhD or MD/PhD in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Data Science, Immunology, or related field; MBA or executive business education is a strong asset.
Extensive experience in data science, computational biology, or bioinformatics within the biopharmaceutical or vaccine industry.
Proven track record of building and deploying AI/ML and computational capabilities that have created measurable value in drug or vaccine development.
Deep expertise in machine learning, statistical modeling, bioinformatics, and analysis of complex biological datasets.
Strong understanding of vaccine science, immunology, and translational medicine to contextualize computational findings.
Senior leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams in matrixed global organizations.
Proven ability to translate complex data insights into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
Experience establishing data governance frameworks and ensuring compliance with data privacy and security regulations.
Strategic and entrepreneurial leader with deep scientific curiosity, exceptional communication skills, and executive presence.
Experience engaging with external technology partners, academic institutions, and data consortia is highly valued.
French: full professional proficiency required (essential for working at Marcy l'Etoile and engaging with French stakeholders).
English: professional fluency (C1/C2) essential for international collaboration and global representation.

Responsibilities

Define and execute a comprehensive data and computational science strategy aligned with Vaccines R&D portfolio priorities and Sanofi's broader digital transformation agenda.
Build and deploy AI/ML, bioinformatics, and computational modeling capabilities that accelerate vaccine discovery, development, and clinical decision-making.
Lead the integration of diverse data sources (genomics, proteomics, clinical, real-world) to generate actionable insights across the vaccine pipeline.
Partner closely with Vaccines R&D functions, Digital, and IT teams to embed data-driven approaches into research and development workflows.
Establish data governance frameworks, quality standards, and best practices to ensure data integrity, security, and compliance across Vaccines R&D.
Drive external collaborations with academic institutions, technology companies, and data consortia to bring state-of-the-art computational capabilities into Sanofi.
Lead and develop a high-performing, multidisciplinary team of data scientists, computational biologists, and bioinformaticians.
Represent Vaccines R&D in internal and external scientific and digital forums, positioning Sanofi as a leader in data-driven vaccine innovation.