Scientific Fellow, AI-Enabled Molecular Design

Scientific Fellow, AI-Enabled Molecular Design

Reports to:

Global Head of Computational & AI Strategy, R&D.

Location:

Cambridge, MA / Morristown, NJ.

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.

The Scientific Fellow, AI‑Enabled Molecular Design, will be a senior individual contributor and scientific thought leader at the intersection of AI, computational science, and drug design. The role includes shaping scientific strategy, evaluating internal and external capabilities, and applying deep scientific judgement to advance the design and optimization of both small and large molecule therapeutics across R&D. Responsibilities also involve providing expert leadership on advanced digital, computational, and AI approaches, advising senior leaders and corporate management on emerging scientific and technological advances, and identifying strategic opportunities across AI‑enabled molecular design spanning biologics and small molecules.

The Fellow will assess emerging methods, platforms, partnerships, and external innovations for scientific quality, strategic relevance, and potential impact.

• Ph.D. in computational chemistry, medicinal chemistry, computational biology, structural biology, biophysics, machine learning, biomedical data science, or a related discipline, with a minimum of 7 years of experience in academia, biotech, technology, or pharma.

• Strong track record in AI, computational tools, and molecular design for small and/or large molecule therapeutics.

• Demonstrated success advising senior leaders, evaluating emerging scientific capabilities, and translating technical advances into strategic R&D impact.

• Health and wellbeing benefits including high‑quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs.

• At least 14 weeks’ gender‑neutral parental leave.

• Thoughtful rewards package that recognizes contribution and amplifies impact.

Salary range: $ – $.

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 status, domestic partnership, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or military status, domestic violence victim status, atypical cellular or blood trait, or genetic information.