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Mrna – Principal Data Scientist-Vaccines – Computational Biology
| Company | Sanofi |
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| Location | Waltham, MA, USA |
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| Salary | $122250 – $176583.33 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | PhD |
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| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Earned Ph.D. in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or related field with a strong focus on data science and machine learning.
- 5+ years of experience applying advanced computational approaches to biological problems, preferably with significant experience in vaccines or immunology.
- Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing novel statistical & machine learning techniques for biological data analysis within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry is highly preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Python, R, and extensive experience with cloud computing platforms and big data technologies.
- Solid understanding of immunology and vaccine development processes, with the ability to translate complex biological concepts into computational strategies is extremely helpful.
- Proven track record of leading projects involving diverse, multi-modal datasets, including genomics, proteomics, flow cytometry, and clinical data.
- Excellent communication skills, ability to present complex findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Responsibilities
- Pioneer Predictive Models: Lead the development of groundbreaking computational models to predict clinical immunogenicity and reactogenicity of mRNA vaccines and therapeutics.
- Unravel Complex Data: Oversee the analysis and integration of diverse, multi-modal datasets to gain unprecedented insights into mRNA vaccine and therapeutic efficacy and safety.
- Strategic Leadership: Contribute to the development & prosecution of an overall computational biology strategy for mRNA Translational Research, aligning with Sanofi’s long-term goals and industry trends.
- Drive Data-Informed Decisions: Lead cross-functional collaborations to accelerate mRNA product development through data-driven strategies and influence key stakeholders.
- Shape the Future of mRNA: Direct the development of foundational models to enhance our understanding of mRNA biology and its applications in vaccine and therapeutic development.
- Project/Program Leadership & Management: Lead and manage complex research and technical projects or programs to deliver on Translational Strategy.
- Innovate and Protect: Generate intellectual property and contribute to patent filings and scientific publications, securing Sanofi’s position at the forefront of mRNA technology.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing novel statistical & machine learning techniques for biological data analysis within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry is highly preferred.
- Publication record in high-impact journals and presentations at international conferences is highly preferred.
