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Sanofi · 1 day ago

Head of Solutions Engineering

Sanofi is building the pharmaceutical industry's first AI-powered operating system and is seeking a Head of Solutions Engineering to lead a specialized team. The role involves partnering with the Agentic AI core team to enhance cloud transformation and improve infrastructure reliability across global operations.

Health CareLife SciencePharmaceuticalTherapeutics
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Recruit 5-7 specialized solution engineers across Cloud, API/Integration, Database, Network, and Observability
Establish cross-domain collaboration frameworks that eliminate technical silos
Drive professional development and career growth for high-performing technical talent
Lead through influence and technical credibility in a matrix organization
Partner with Agentic AI core team to design infrastructure supporting intelligent automation
Architect cloud-native solutions optimized for AI/ML workloads with pharmaceutical compliance
Establish real-time data pipelines enabling AI-powered drug discovery and manufacturing
Implement API frameworks supporting agent-to-agent communication and automated decision-making
Lead hybrid cloud migration with AWS/Azure governance and FinOps
Design an enterprise API strategy enabling seamless pharmaceutical data flows
Modernize data architecture supporting AI/ML analytics and regulatory compliance
Implement monitoring platforms targeting 50% incident reduction, 70% MTTR improvement
Deploy a zero-trust architecture across global pharmaceutical operations
Co-develop enterprise standards with Enterprise Architecture, balancing innovation and compliance
Guide technology evaluation and vendor strategies for pharmaceutical-scale implementations
Establish architectural decision frameworks, ensuring consistency across global operations
Integrate GxP, SOX, and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements into all technology practices

Qualification

Cloud ArchitectureAPI/IntegrationDatabaseNetwork SecurityAI/ML InfrastructureMulti-cloud expertiseSite Reliability EngineeringEnterprise ArchitectureRegulatory complianceStrategic CommunicationPharmaceutical Business AcumenCross-Domain Technical LeadershipInnovation-Compliance Balance

Required

15+ years enterprise technology leadership including 5+ years leading technical teams with hiring authority
Deep expertise across 3+ domains: Cloud Architecture, API/Integration, Database, Network, and Observability
Large-scale transformation leadership in organizations with 10,000+ users
Regulated industry experience with GxP, SOX, HIPAA, or equivalent compliance frameworks
AI/ML infrastructure experience, including data pipelines and cloud-native ML platforms
Multi-platform integration and strategic technology planning at enterprise scale
Travel: 30% domestic and international travel required for global team collaboration and stakeholder engagement
Language: Fluid in English
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Systems Analysis, or related field; OR Equivalent: 20+ years of progressive enterprise technology leadership may substitute the degree

Preferred

Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Management, or MBA with a technology/healthcare focus
Cloud certifications: AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Enterprise Architecture: TOGAF, Zachman Framework
Additional certifications: DevOps, Automation (Terraform, Kubernetes), Networking, Security, AI/ML platforms

Benefits

High-quality healthcare
Prevention and wellness programs
At least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave

Company

Sanofi is a global biopharma company focused on prescription drugs, vaccines, and treatments for chronic, rare, and infectious diseases.

H1B Sponsorship

Sanofi has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (101)
2024 (68)
2023 (59)
2022 (78)
2021 (38)
2020 (38)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.97B
Key Investors
Blackstone Life SciencesEvotec
2025-10-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-06-17Post Ipo Debt· $1.74B
2025-03-05Post Ipo Debt· $1.59B

Leadership Team

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Paul Hudson
Chief Executive Officer
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Francois-Xavier Roger
Chief Financial Officer
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