Modeling Lead

Job Title

Hybrid Modeling Lead

Location

Paris or Lyon

Overview

As a Modeling Lead within the Modeling Team of our Global HEVA function, you'll design industry‑leading predictive and economic models that quantify the value of our products and shape strategic decisions across development and market access.

You'll directly support scientific, medical, and operational teams by designing economic models that inform bold strategies and accelerate patient access to breakthrough treatments.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary and creative leadership for the Global Health Economics & Value Assessment (HEVA) Economic Modeling group, designing and delivering high‑quality cost‑effectiveness and budget impact models that meet the needs of payers and Health Technology Assessment (HTA) authorities in a timely manner.
• Lead early economic modeling and "what‑if" analyses to provide strategic input to development design and pricing strategy, in close collaboration with Value & Access and HEVA Business Partners to determine model requirements and timelines.
• Advance the use of integrated quantitative approaches, focusing on economic, disease, and predictive modeling and simulation, in partnership with other internal groups and external organizations.
• Lead the Economic Platform workstream for allocated projects, managing external vendors and being accountable for all development and validation work required.
• Support individual markets with model adaptation and provide advanced methodological guidance for local HTA submissions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with cross‑functional teams and external vendors to ensure robust economic evidence supports pricing and market access decisions, while translating complex health economics concepts into actionable messages for business‑critical decisions.
• Monitor the latest developments in health economic modeling and the HTA/Payers environment, and actively contribute to advancing modeling methodology in the Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) community.

Compensation

A fixed salary over 12 months, supplemented by a short‑term incentive, as well as a collective variable compensation based on Sanofi Group results. Salary range: €89200 – € , with final compensation determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

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.
• Work‑life balance: 31 days of paid leave + RTT, remote work up to 2 days/week.
• Public transport coverage up to 80%.
• Group Savings Plan and PERCOL with employer matching, and PERO.
• Internal and international mobility opportunities, learning & development opportunities.
• Platforms dedicated to peer‑to‑peer recognition & service exchanges (carpooling, home exchanges, etc.) and numerous CSE benefits.

Experience

• Proven track record and demonstrated expertise (minimum 5 years) in HEOR disciplines including data analyses, health economic methodology and modeling, medical and statistical scientific methodology, scientific publication record, decision modeling, and input to clinical trials/observational studies.
• Documented experience in design and successful execution of state‑of‑the‑art modeling techniques (including mathematical modeling) and in delivering health economic models for reimbursement in Europe, US and other Asian markets (Australia, Taiwan, Japan, etc.).
• Proven track record in constructing and using models for internal decision‑making and use with payers.
• Documented experience in early modeling for internal decision‑making supporting portfolio strategy.
• Experience working across several therapeutic areas, including rare disease.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and statistical skills with ability to synthesize quantitative data.
• Clear understanding of payer contexts and HTA requirements.
• Excellent communication skills – able to translate complex analyses for diverse audiences.
• Strong customer focus, team spirit, and project management capabilities.
• Out‑of‑the‑box thinking to conceptualize models with heterogeneous evidence.
• Project management experience.

Education

• Degree in Statistics and/or Health Economics.
• PhD in Economics, Health Economics, (Pharmaco)epidemiology, or related field is a plus.

Languages

English fluent, both written and oral.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.