Engineering Lead

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Location

Paris (Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite, 2 days work from home)

About the job

At Sanofi Accelerator's R&D, we work at the intersection of science and software, partnering closely with product teams and scientists to revolutionize how we approach drug development. Our mission is to leverage cutting-edge technology to innovate across the entire R&D pipeline, from initial research through clinical trials.

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. Digital & Data are at the heart of Sanofi: our ambition is to be the leading digital healthcare platform to develop & deliver medicine faster, enable healthcare professionals to improve treatments and help patients improve their health.

Main responsibilities

Scope & Impact

• Manages a team, typically consisting of up to 7 direct reports.
• Must have the maturity to manage ICs at higher levels than themselves.
• Drives technical vision for a specialized domain within the broader R&D technology landscape.
• Focuses on delivering exceptional solutions within a defined technical scope, while contributing to the overall engineering strategy.

Prioritization & Execution

• Drives execution by organizing teamwork, setting goals, and holding the team accountable.
• Monitors and escalates issues with team pace.
• Empowers team members to own their work.
• Prioritizes and values unowned or undesirable work that enables the team to move faster.
• Aligns domain-specific priorities with overall department objectives and strategic initiatives.

Technical Excellence

• Is accountable for the technical output of the team.
• Upholds a high technical bar while making pragmatic tradeoffs.
• Develops deep technical expertise in focused domains critical to R&D innovation.
• Establishes best practices and technical standards within their area of focus.

Coaching & Development

• Coaches, provides timely, actionable feedback and advices, and invests time in career development of team members; e.g., via 1:1s and aligning employee growth with opportunity.
• Responsible for recruiting, performance reviews, performance management, promotions, and career planning in partnership with their manager.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead the vision, strategy and values within the team and across the Digital R&D Accelerator.
• Manage vendors to ensure delivery of initiatives per requirements and design.
• Sets direction for the team on a regular cadence in partnership with their manager.
• Collaborates with stakeholders including customers, product managers, and others in development and execution of the team's roadmap.
• Communicates strategy, rationale, and progress within the team and to external stakeholders.
• Works with their team and adjacent teams to solve problems. Escalates problems that have wider scope.
• Partners with leadership on technical direction, enabling more effective resource allocation and strategic planning across the engineering organization.

What we offer you

A fixed salary over 12 months, supplemented by a short-term incentive, as well as a collective variable compensation based on Sanofi Group results.

• Benefits & Well-being: Quality health insurance, extended maternity/parental leave (18/14 weeks), enhanced support in case of illness, teleconsultation and second medical opinion covered by Sanofi, and wellness programs.
• Work-Life Balance: 31 days of paid leave + RTT depending on your status, remote work up to 2 days/week.
• Transportation: Public transport coverage up to 80%.
• Savings & Retirement: Group Savings Plan and PERCOL with employer matching, and PERO.
• Professional Development: Internal and international mobility opportunities, learning & development opportunities.

About you

Strategic Leadership

• Ability to develop and execute a technical vision within a defined scope.
• Experience translating organizational strategy into actionable team objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to drive technical excellence while contributing to the broader engineering ecosystem.

Soft & Behavioral Skills

• Experience working with multiple global teams to drive alignment and results.
• Service-oriented, flexible, and a team player who takes initiative.
• Strong problem-solving & critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Growth mindset with enthusiasm for learning new technologies and approaches.
• Innovation-focused with a willingness to experiment and introduce improved ways of working.

Your background

• 8+ years of experience (or equivalent knowledge).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience is a plus.
• Experience in an innovative, fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing engineering teams and developing team members professionally.

Technical Requirements

• Experience with one or more of the major cloud providers such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Infrastructure as Code -- Terraform, AWS CDK, or similar.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript / Node.js.
• Proficiency in React or similar framework.
• Experience building and maintaining microservice architectures, designing APIs, and cloud security best practices knowledge.
• CI/CD practices and DevOps principles.

Why choose us?

• Work alongside a supportive and forward-thinking team dedicated to advancing the frontiers of healthcare.
• Explore diverse career growth opportunities.
• Benefit from a comprehensive rewards package.
• Access a wide range of health and wellness benefits.
• Contribute significantly to defining best practices within our engineering teams.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is: €76,000.00 - €101,333. Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

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