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Sanofi

Accelerator Lead Software Engineering (Lyon)

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Lyon, France

Senior

Full Time

18-10-2025

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Communication Teamwork Leadership Critical Thinking JavaScript TypeScript Cloud Security CI/CD DevOps Resource Allocation Prioritization Problem-solving Decision-making Coaching Azure react node.js AWS Microservice Strategic Planning GCP Terraform Infrastructure as Code

Job Specifications

Le contenu du poste est libellé en anglais car il nécessite de nombreuses interactions avec nos filiales à l’international, l'anglais étant la langue de travail.

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Job Title: Accelerator Lead Software Engineer

Location: Lyon
Hybrid: 60% office based, 40% remote
Permanent, Fulltime

About The Job

We are looking for a Software Engineering Lead to join the Manufacturing & Supply (M&S) Accelerator teams. You will lead and manage a team of software engineers, help launch new medicines faster to cover unmet needs and deliver them affordably across the globe. This role is ideal for someone who wants to drive teams to high levels of excellence, initiative and ownership in building products that solve real-world problems.

About Sanofi

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Main Responsibilities

Scope & impact:

Manages a team of senior software engineers, including ICs at higher levels
Drives the technical vision for a specialized domain within the broader M&S technology landscape
Focuses on delivering high-quality solutions within a defined technical scope, while contributing to the overall engineering strategy

Prioritization & Execution

Organizes teamwork, sets goals, and holds the team accountable
Monitors team pace and helps them shine
Empowers team members to own their work while taking on unowned or undesirable work that enables the team to move faster
Aligns team priorities with broader departmental objectives and strategic initiatives
Ensure data-driven management and decision-making

Technical Excellence

Accountable for the technical output of the team
Upholds a high technical bar while making pragmatic trade-offs
Develops deep technical expertise in domains critical to M&S innovation
Establishes best practices and technical standards within their scope

Coaching & Development

Coaches, provides feedback, and invests in the growth of team members through 1:1s and career planning
Responsible for recruiting, performance management, promotions, and employee development in partnership with leadership

Leadership & Collaboration

Leads the vision, strategy, and values within the team and across the Digital M&S Accelerator
Collaborates with stakeholders including product managers, scientists and end users to define and execute the team’s roadmap
Partners with leadership on technical direction to enable effective resource allocation and strategic planning
Coding isn’t a core responsibility, but you should stay very close to it and be able to provide guidance to the teams

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

Strong collaboration skills and experience working with global teams
Service-oriented, flexible, and proactive team player
Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Strong written and verbal communication in English
Growth mindset with enthusiasm for learning new technologies
Innovation-focused with a willingness to experiment and introduce improved ways of working
Data-driven mindset

Your Background

Significant experience in software engineering (or equivalent knowledge). If you feel qualified, apply regardless of years of experience!
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience is a plus
Proven experience managing large engineering teams and developing team members professionally
Experience in an innovative, fast-paced environment

Technical Requirements

Proficiency in JavaScript / TypeScript (Node.js)
Proficiency in React or similar frameworks
Experience with CI/CD practices and modern DevOps principles
Experience with microservice architectures, API design, and cloud security best practices
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CDK, or similar) with experience in one or more of the major cloud providers (AWS, GCP, or Azure)

About Manufacturing & Supply (M&S)

At Sanofi, we’re committed to transforming the practice of medicine through breakthrough science. Within Sanofi, Manufacturing & Supply (M&S) is the bridge between Science and Patients, ensuring all patients get their dose reliably, that new medicines are launched faster to cover unmet needs and that they can be delivered affordably across the globe. At Sanofi we are convinced that Manufacturing is, and must in the future increasingly be, a competitive advantage and that digital unlocks every next step in that journey. 

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About the Company

We are Sanofi, an innovative global healthcare company. We chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. Our team, across some 100 countries, is dedicated to transforming the practice of medicine by working to turn the impossible into the possible. We provide potentially life-changing treatment options and life-saving vaccine protection to millions of people globally, while putting sustainability and social responsibility at the center of our ambitions. Interactions with this account must comply with the Terms:... Know more