Senior Principal Scientist, Real-World Evidence & Disease Genomics

Sanofi

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cambridge, MA
Salary
$148,500–$214,500 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
Sep 27, 2026

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TL;DR · Senior Principal Scientist, Real-World Evidence & Disease Genomics

As a Senior Principal Scientist or Principal Scientist at Sanofi's Target, Disease and Systems Biology team in Cambridge, MA, you will lead the development of real-world evidence through large-scale electronic health records (EHRs) and population biobanks to inform drug discovery and development. Your daily tasks include creating cutting-edge EHR-based methods for indication prioritization, defining rigorously curated disease cohorts, and driving engagement with leading biobanks like FinnGen and All of Us. You will work closely with computational scientists, medical teams, and therapeutic program leads to ensure your research translates into tangible patient benefits. The ideal candidate has a Ph.D. in Biomedical Informatics or related fields, extensive experience with longitudinal EHR datasets, target trial emulation methods, GWAS, and AI-assisted coding tools like Cursor or Claude Code. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams are essential for this impactful role at the forefront of drug discovery innovation.

What you'll do

  • Lead indication prioritization for R&D assets using target trial emulation from large-scale EHR datasets.
  • Develop methods for analyzing longitudinal medical records to evaluate drug impact on disease trajectories.
  • Define and champion well-curated disease cohorts and progression endpoints using EHRs.
  • Run genome-wide association studies in curated patient cohorts to identify genetic drivers of disease.
  • Scale analysis methods across population biobanks like FinnGen and All of Us to support R&D pipeline.

What we're looking for

  • Ph.D. in Biomedical Informatics, Epidemiology, Computational Biology, Human Genetics, or related field with 4+ years of post-PhD experience.
  • Expertise in longitudinal EHR datasets and OMOP common data models.
  • Knowledge of target trial emulation methods and causal inference frameworks.
  • Experience with GWAS methodology and population-scale genomic analyses.
  • Strong coding skills and familiarity with AI-assisted coding tools like Cursor or Claude Code.
  • Proven ability to work with large biobank platforms such as FinnGen, UK Biobank, or All of Us.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing scalable analytical pipelines for large datasets.

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