Data Scientist – Lab Automation - VIE Contract

• Location: Germany, Frankfurt
• Target start date: 01/12/2026

iMove, the Sanofi VIE Program, is available to citizens of the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland) aged between 18 and 28.

PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.

PLEASE NOTE that applications that are only submitted in French cannot be considered by our non-French speaking partners at Sanofi worldwide. Therefore, only applications that are submitted in English will be considered. Please make sure to apply with your personal email address.

About the job

As Data Scientist – Lab Automation VIE within our Research & Development Laboratory team, you will support the team in automating and digitalizing laboratory data processes for High-Throughput Screening within our Sequence Biology team in Frankfurt. You will implement automated data handling workflows and collaborate with the development team to design and optimize lab automation processes, helping to bridge scientific needs and technical solutions. Close collaboration with lab operators, lab scientists, and data scientists is a central part of this role.

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.

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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:

• Support the team by setting up and maintaining sample tracking and sample management systems.
• Develop and maintain scripts for input/output file handling and data processing pipelines for automated lab systems.
• Collaborate with the development team to define and design automated data workflows and system requirements.
• Support hit selection by preparing and structuring analysis-ready datasets.
• Take ownership of data uploads to internal databases, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Contribute to the architecture and continuous improvement of lab automation processes as part of the development team.
• Work closely with lab operators, lab scientists, and data scientists to align on data requirements and ensure smooth workflows.

About you

Experience:

• Experience with R and data visualization tools.
• Familiarity with lab automation systems (Hamilton, Tecan).
• Experience with Git, LIMS, or ELN platforms.

Soft and technical skills:

• Proficiency in Python and SQL / relational databases.
• Analytical mindset and structured way of working.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across diverse teams and disciplines – including lab operators, scientists, and data scientists.
• Interest in collaborative system design and working within a development team environment.
• Team player with a proactive, hands-on attitude.

Education:

• Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, Data Science, Computational Biology, or related field.

Languages:

• Fluent English (written and verbal).

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.
• Help improve the lives of millions of people globally by making drug development quicker and more effective. 
• Enjoy opportunities to collaborate beyond your area of expertise, working with diverse teams across science, clinical, and digital fields to spark new ideas and drive breakthroughs. 
• Join a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core, with Employee Resource Groups and leadership programs that celebrate every voice.
• Achieve genuine work-life balance in a supportive R&D environment.

iMove is a unique program tailored for European youth interested in challenging themselves with meaningful assignments across the globe. At Sanofi we have a strong ambition to invest in young talents who will drive the success of Sanofi tomorrow.

Sanofi’s Work Abroad Program, iMove, offers jobs-assignments with actual responsibilities and a perspective to grow. We provide those opportunities in various functions such as: marketing, finance, regulatory, supply chain, clinical trials, production, etc. and in more than 40 countries. Sanofi unites people who are passionate about solving healthcare needs across the world. Joining our iMove Work Abroad Program is a unique opportunity to make a difference through your work.

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Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

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.

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