Solution Architect - RnD - In-Silico CMC

Role Summary

Role: Solution Architect - RnD - In-Silico CMC. Location: Morristown, NJ and Cambridge, MA. A hands-on solution architect dedicated to Digital In Silico Research & CMC Operations, responsible for designing, leading, and implementing scalable IT solutions. Establishes the technology strategy in alignment with Sanofi’s Digital global strategy, collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders, and ensures governance and interoperability across the end-to-end IT landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the design and implementation of all solutions for Digital In Silico Research & CMC operations. Ensure alignment with architecture strategy and adhere to governance standards
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and Digital In Silico Research & CMC experts to understand requirements and challenges from a functional and technical perspective
• Streamline and simplify (whenever possible) existing architecture, delivering reusable services and identifying cost-saving opportunities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams & other domains to ensure complete and operable solutions that align with business processes
• Provide clear and detailed leadership for Digital In Silico Research & CMC development architecture within projects
• Evaluate product usefulness and cost in the supplier selection process
• Create and maintain current and target-state architecture roadmaps aligned with business needs
• Responsible for establishing the strategic direction, choosing technologies, settings standards for Digital In Silico Research & CMC development domain

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of experience in CS, IS, Software Engineering or related experience
• Good understanding of existing IT technologies, data types, and ontologies at Sanofi R&D
• Extensive background in designing, developing, and optimizing IT solutions
• Demonstrated understanding of the processes and workflows in Digital In Silico Research & CMC
• Willing, ready and enthusiastic to bring digitalization to the Digital In Silico Research & CMC community
• Global/multi-cultural experience
• Strong vendor relationship management skills
• Solid experience in Solution Architecture
• Experience with GxP, HIPAA, and GDPR regulations and the ability to ensure compliance with these regulations in the design and implementation of IT solutions
• Proven ability to translate functional requirements into technical/solution design, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience with Sanofi’s standards technologies (Snowflake, GitHub, IICS, Python, Openshift, ReactJS, SQL, AWS, Azure)
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team player, fostering a positive and productive work environment
• Demonstrated professional and reliable behavior, consistently delivering high-quality work and meeting deadlines

Skills

• Business Acumen - Advanced
• Problem Solving - Advanced
• Decision Making - Intermediate
• Critical Thinking - Advanced
• Transversal collaboration - Intermediate
• Communication & interpersonal skills - Advanced

Education

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering or similar field required