Scientific Fellow, AI-Enabled Target Identification & Credentialing

Job Title Scientific Fellow, AI-Enabled Target Identification & Credentialing Reports to Global Head of Computational & AI Strategy, R&D Location Cambridge, MA / Morristown, NJ About the Job 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. Main Responsibilities Shape scientific strategy at the intersection of AI, computational science, and target discovery. Evaluate internal and external capabilities to advance identification, prioritization, and credentialing of therapeutic targets across R&D. Apply deep scientific judgment to accelerate target discovery, improve target confidence, and increase probability of success. Advises senior leaders and corporate management on emerging scientific and technological advances, strategic opportunities, and differentiated approaches in AI-enabled target identification and validation. Define scientific strategies and practical tactics that support company ambitions in AI-enabled target identification and credentialing, including assessments of emerging methods, platforms, partnerships, and external innovations. Serve as a highly sought-after internal expert consultant, contributing deep scientific judgement, thought partnership, and mentoring across R&D where relevant to their area of expertise. Establish and maintain a national and international reputation as a thought leader through high-impact publications, patents, productive scientific collaborations, invited speaking engagements, conference participation, and other visible contributions to the scientific community. Qualifications Ph.D. in computational biology, systems biology, bioinformatics, genetics, machine learning, biomedical data science, pharmacology, or a related scientific discipline. Minimum of 7 years of experience in academia, biotech, technology, or pharma. Strong track record in AI, computational tools, and target identification and credentialing. Demonstrated success advising senior leaders, evaluating emerging scientific capabilities, and translating technical advances into strategic R&D impact. Recognized externally as an expert in the field with strong connections to leading academic, biotech, technology, and pharmaceutical groups working at the forefront of AI, computational biology, and target discovery. Capable of operating as a highly independent senior scientific leader without direct line management responsibility, while exerting broad influence across a matrixed organization. Benefits Thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact. Wide range of health and wellbeing benefits, including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs. At least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave. Salary Salary Range: $232,500.00 – $335,833.33 (commensurate with experience) Equal Opportunity Statement Sanofi US Services and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital or domestic partnership status; sex; gender; gender identity or expression; sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status; domestic violence victim status; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sanofi