Early Careers
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2 Trainees Applied Artificial Intelligence in R&D Germany - all genders (limited for 2 years)
At a glance
Early Careers at Sanofi aren’t just about landing a role – they’re about starting a journey that stretches you from day one. You’ll dive into projects that matter, surrounded by people who challenge, mentor, and inspire you to explore more every step of the way.
Here, you can navigate paths across science, digital, manufacturing, and business – following your curiosity, growing your expertise, and building skills for tomorrow. With AI-powered tools, world-class learning, and a culture rooted in collaboration, we give you the opportunity to develop your expertise and transform our future.
About the job
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.
The Sanofi BioCampus in Frankfurt is one of the largest integrated sites of our globally operating healthcare company. As a leading company in the healthcare sector, we strive to shape the next generation of healthcare. Our goal is to push the boundaries of computer-aided and AI-based drug development to discover groundbreaking new medicines.
At our Sanofi R&D Campus in Frankfurt, a network of AI expert teams from various R&D functions forms our “Applied AI Factory R&D Germany”. You will be part of this network and accelerate the development of novel AI applications and supports the cultural transformation of R&D Germany into a center for artificial intelligence.
As part of your trainee program, we offer you the opportunity to gain insights into various areas of drug discovery & development. Starting with the virtual design of chemical structures and sequences, the prediction of compound properties, the behavior in in vitro assays and in vivo experiments, safety and toxicology related mechanisms, impact on disease processes and efficacy, as well as new target identification. As part of the Applied AI Factory, you will work closely with our research teams to develop and apply novel AI applications in all these areas.
Look forward to
- Your start as a trainee in Research & Development on May 1, 2026
- The opportunity to get to know various R&D functions (e.g., Integrated Drug Discovery, Large Molecule Research, Digital Toxicology, Disease Modeling, and Pharmacometrics).
- Engage in interdisciplinary projects on local & global level.
- Drive and shape our digital ambitions by implementing artificial intelligence and modern computer-aided methods. d
- Your contribution to improving healthcare through innovative medicines.
- A competent team that accompanies and supports you.
- An innovative qualification program for professional and personal development.
About you
Your education and professional experience
- PhD or an above-average M.Sc. in a scientific field related to Computational Life Sciences, AI/ML, Data Sciences.
- Good knowledge in the field of machine learning and artificial intelligence, combined with initial experience in computer-aided and AI-mediated drug development.
- Good knowledge and documented experience with common scientific programming languages (Python, version control / GitHub) is required. Additional knowledge in other programming languages such as Matlab, R, Julia, C, or C++ is desirable.
- Ability to develop, evaluate, and apply predictive algorithms in the field of machine learning and deep learning.
- Experience with structured databases, complex biological datasets, and the development of data pipelines and automated data workflows.
- Ideally, a good understanding of molecular and cellular biology and the physiology of diseases in various therapeutic areas (experience in the fields of immunology & inflammation is desirable), drug design, as well as the basic principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics and their connection to digital solutions in these areas.
Your interests
- Strong interest in the development and implementation of computer-aided methods, innovative technologies, and creativity in problem-solving.
Your personal competencies
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, as well as team spirit and a collaborative approach.
- Great passion for science and the ability to work well in interdisciplinary teams.
- Your strengths include proactiveness, analytical thinking and action, and a willingness to learn.
Your language skills
- Very good German and English skills, both written and spoken.
About you
Why choose us?
- Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
- Diverse opportunities to develop your talent and advance your career, whether through promotion or lateral moves, domestically or internationally.
- Support for career orientation and development in the pharmaceutical industry.
- A wide range of health and social benefits, including high-quality healthcare and prevention programs.
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nullPursue Progress. 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.
Watch 'One day at Sanofi' and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives at sanofi.com
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Why work with us
- Shape your own journey. At Sanofi, diverse perspectives fuel bold thinking – and your path is yours to define. Whether through internships or graduate programs, you’ll explore more and build the future-ready skills that take your potential to the next level.
- Grow with the best. You’ll learn from experts across science, tech, manufacturing, and business – collaborating as one team on challenging projects that stretch you.
- Be empowered by innovation. With AI-powered tools, fresh ideas, and the freedom to be curious, you’ll partner with colleagues who turn challenges into breakthroughs – and help reimagine what’s possible.
- Make an impact from day one. Your work matters. You’ll shape solutions, contribute to an inclusive, sustainable future, and experience what it means to say: This is how we Sanofi.
This is how we Sanofi
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"We’re transforming Early Careers at Sanofi — with a clear mission to empower the next generation of healthcare leaders with the skills of tomorrow. Here, you’ll find bold and meaningful experiences that fuel your growth, ignite your potential, and enable you to make an impact from day one."
Andrew Sharp
Global Head of Early Careers
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