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Job Title: Computational Biologist (Scientist III)
Location: Cambridge, MA (open to fully remote in USA or hybrid [Boston area] candidates)
Type: Contract (W2)
Term: 12-months
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 9 AM - 5 PM
Pay Rate Max: $91 per hour
Sanofi's contingent workforce program, FLEXT Direct, is seeking a Computational Biologist for a 12-month contract.
About the Job
We are seeking a Computational Biologist to help decode the cellular and molecular basis of neurodegenerative and neurological disease (Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ALS) and to translate that understanding into therapeutic targets and patient-stratification strategies. You will work at the interface of large-scale human genomics and translational neuroscience, analyzing single-cell and spatial multi-omic data from human brain tissue and biofluids to answer questions that move programs forward: which cell types and states drive pathology, which molecular pathways are causal and druggable, and which patients are most likely to respond.
This is a hands-on, science-driving role embedded in a multidisciplinary team of computational and experimental biologists, geneticists, and translational scientists. You will own analyses end to end — from raw data to biological insight to decisions that shape target identification and program strategy — and your work will directly inform how we credential targets and design experiments.
Join the engine of Sanofi’s mission - where deep neuroscience meets bold, AI-powered research. In R&D, you’ll drive breakthroughs that could turn the impossible into possible for millions
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
Main Responsibilities:
Develop and implement robust computational workflows for the integration and analysis of public and internal multi-omics neurology datasets, including single-cell and/or spatial modalities.
Design and apply statistical and computational models for analyzing transcriptomics and related omics data.
Use biological insight and data intuition to design meaningful, challenging evaluation tasks for ML models.
Collaborate closely with ML researchers to inform and iterate on model architectures and assumptions.
Partner with experimental scientists to help formulate, test, and validate computational hypotheses.
Communicate findings clearly through internal presentations and contribute to scientific publications.
Lead authorship of impactful scientific publications.
Requirements:
PhD in computational biology, bioinformatics, statistics, physics, mathematics, neuroscience or a related quantitative discipline.
Strong experience analyzing high-dimensional biological data, including transcriptomics and other omics datasets.
Proficiency in R/Python, with experience working in high-performance or cloud computing environments.
Excels working in collaborative teams with diverse expertise, relating computational analyses with clarity and precision.
Possesses a broad array of technical skills and deep foundational knowledge of neuroscience, bioinformatics, pharmacology, life science, and statistics
A track record of impactful scientific achievement as demonstrated by co-first/lead as well as contributing author publications.
Excellent communication skills and evidence of success in complex, multidisciplinary environments are required.
Why Choose Us?
Be part of a pioneering biopharma company where patient insights shape drug development.
Work at the forefront of AI-powered science that accelerates discovery and improves outcomes.
Collaborate beyond your expertise, sparking new ideas with diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
Explore bold career paths – with opportunities to grow through scientific, leadership, and cross-functional moves.
Care for yourself and your loved ones with generous health and well-being benefits, including top-tier healthcare and 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave
Pursue 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.
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