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Real World Evidence Data Scientist

Barcelona, Spain
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With us, you’ll break new ground across a growing and diverse portfolio – from established medicines that millions rely on to pioneering breakthroughs in immunology and chronic disease care. Imagine the scale: your work will help deliver treatments to people around the world who live with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and complications arising from transplant.

Fueled by groundbreaking advances in technology, we are accelerating innovation and expanding access faster than ever. If you’re ready to push boundaries, embrace the power of AI and digital tools, and shape the future of healthcare, this is where your ambition meets impact.

Real World Evidence Data Scientist

Location: Barcelona


About the job


Ready to push the limits of what's possible? Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions and you can play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to make an impact on millions around the world. As Real-World Evidence Data Scientist within our Business Operations team, you'll employ cutting-edge analytical approaches to drive evidence-based pharmaceutical product development.

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:

  • Implement advanced machine learning and AI approaches to elucidate disease trajectories, identify patient subtypes, and define underdiagnosed conditions and unmet health needs
  • Create frameworks for generating re-usable models and insights across big-data (EHRs, claims) and rich small data sets (clinical trials, imaging)
  • Generate insights by merging diverse data streams including health, surveillance, trend data, sensor, and imaging information
  • Apply a broad array of capabilities spanning machine learning, statistics, mathematics, modeling, and text-mining to extract insights and communicate findings across the company
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Business Units, Digital, R&D, Biostatistics, and IT to deliver cutting-edge analysis addressing key business questions

About you

  • Education: PhD in quantitative field such as Statistics, Biostatistics, Applied Mathematics or related field with relevant experience; or Master's Degree with extensive related industry or academic experience
  • Technical skills: Expertise in machine learning, statistical methodologies, and computational approaches for advanced analytics
  • Experience: Background in applying data science techniques to healthcare or pharmaceutical data
  • 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)


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
  • Work with cutting-edge technologies and methodologies in a dynamic, global environment
  • Contribute to meaningful projects that directly impact patient outcomes and healthcare decisions

Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.

Progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue progress. And let’s 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, or gender identity.

Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!

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  • Do the never done before. We push the boundaries of what’s possible: expanding access, accelerating innovation, and finding new ways to improve everyday health for millions.

  • Drive the transformation. We’re leading the shift to AI-powered healthcare, using digital tools to reinvent how medicines are developed, manufactured, and delivered worldwide.

  • Deliver at scale. Our reach is unmatched—we bring trusted treatments to millions worldwide, ensuring broad access and real-world impact at every stage of care.

  • Make an impact that matters. From tackling global health challenges to advancing sustainable, inclusive healthcare, everything we do is driven by purpose.

Who ignites your potential?

For Sam, it was her mom—teaching her to listen, push boundaries, and put patients first. At Sanofi, we know your inspiration drives your impact. Bring your passion, and together, we’ll chase the miracles of science.

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Executive Vice President, General Medicines

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