Clinical Data Scientist at Sanofi | Ontario | Rezi

Clinical Data Scientist at Sanofi

Clinical Data Scientist

Sanofi · Ontario

2 weeks ago

Clinical Data Scientist

Sanofi · Ontario

18 days ago
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About the Role

Join a team dedicated to advancing prevention on a global scale through next-gen science, mRNA innovation, and AI-driven breakthroughs in Vaccines. The Data Assessment Center of Excellence (CoE) ensures Sanofians use the right data, the right way, for real patient impact by establishing enterprise-wide standards for RWD assessment and supporting cross-functional teams with expert guidance on data source selection and usage.

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute rigorous data assessment frameworks to evaluate the fitness-for-purpose of real-world data (RWD) sources.
  • Support the development of reliable RWD Foundation and Products.
  • Serve as a methodological authority and RWD data domain expert.
  • Ensure best-in-class data selection and optimal data usage for reliable insights or evidence generation.
  • Lead and execute feasibility assessments for RWD sources (EHR, claims, registries, wearable/digital health data).
  • Develop and apply structured data assessment frameworks to evaluate data quality dimensions.
  • Assess the availability and representativeness of patient populations within RWD sources.
  • Evaluate the feasibility of extracting structured and unstructured data elements from EHR systems.
  • Document assessment outcomes in standardized feasibility reports and communicate findings to stakeholders.
  • Identify and articulate limitations of RWD sources.
  • Design methodologically sound recommendations to minimize misuse of RWD.
  • Ensure appropriate use of medical coding standards for patient identification and phenotyping.
  • Apply advanced epidemiological and biostatistical methods.
  • Provide methodological input on the use of clinical score proxies and surrogate endpoints.
  • Provide methodology advises ensuring deliverables from RWD Foundation, RWD Science, and RWD Products are based on medical evidence/guidelines.
  • Work closely with analysts & data scientists to ensure methodological recommendations are realistic and implementable.
  • Partner with R&D, Business units, and Digital teams on data identification and appropriate usage of RWD.
  • Serve as the methodological point of contact for fit-for-purpose data assessment inquiries.
  • Collaborate with RWD Foundation, RWD Product Owners, and RWD Data Sciences.
  • Manage external data vendors and technology partners.

Requirements

  • Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Informatics, Health Economics, Pharmacoepidemiology, or a closely related quantitative discipline.
  • Minimum 4-5 years (Master's) or 2-4 years (Doctoral) of relevant experience in real-world data, commercial analytics, real-world evidence, health outcomes research, fit-for-purpose feasibility assessment, data quality assessment, or a related field within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or health technology industry.
  • Experience in predictive modeling using RWD to identify at-risk patient populations with a publication record in peer-review journals.
  • Experience in patient & healthcare provider segmentation to inform Medical and Commercial strategy.
  • Demonstrated expertise in epidemiological study design and statistical methods.
  • Strong proficiency in statistical programming languages: SQL, Python, R, and/or SAS.
  • Solid working knowledge of Snowflake for database querying and data extraction.
  • Familiarity with medical coding systems: ICD-10, CPT, SNOMED CT, LOINC, RxNorm.
  • Experience/knowledge on OHDSI OMOP CDM standardized data model for healthcare data.
  • Understanding of US EHR, claims, disease registry data, public health surveillance data as well as US healthcare billing system.
  • Experience with AI coding tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude, LLM.
  • Knowledge of automation tools such as Power Automate, Power App (an asset not required).
  • Requires a high level of interactive communication with diverse stakeholders.
  • Can work with assumptions & in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proven teamwork and collaboration skills.

Skills

  • Real-world data assessment
  • Fitness-for-purpose data evaluation
  • Data quality assessment
  • Epidemiology
  • Biostatistics
  • Health Informatics
  • Health Economics
  • Pharmacoepidemiology
  • Predictive modeling
  • Statistical methods (propensity score matching, regression analysis, etc.)
  • SQL
  • Python
  • R
  • SAS
  • Snowflake
  • Medical coding systems (ICD-10, CPT, SNOMED CT, LOINC, RxNorm)
  • OHDSI OMOP CDM
  • US EHR data
  • US claims data
  • US disease registry data
  • US public health surveillance data
  • US healthcare billing system
  • AI coding tools (Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude, LLM)
  • Automation tools (Power Automate, Power App)

Location

  • Toronto, ON

Work Type

  • Onsite

Experience Level

  • Minimum 4-5 years for Master's degree holder or 2-4 years for Doctoral degree holder of relevant experience

Education Level

  • Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Informatics, Health Economics, Pharmacoepidemiology, or a closely related quantitative discipline

Salary/Compensations

  • 127,000.00 - 177,000.00 (Includes target bonus)

Benefits

  • High-quality healthcare
  • Prevention and wellness programs
  • At least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave

About the Company

  • Sanofi is 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.

Equal Opportunity

  • Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
  • Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives.
  • We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants.
  • Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.
  • At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.