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About the Role
The Head of Data Governance Product Line is a strategic Digital leadership role responsible for driving the development, implementation, and evolution of data governance products and platforms across Sanofi's global operations. This role will play a critical part in evolving enterprise-wide AI-ready data capabilities, ensuring data trustworthiness, and establishing data governance standards that support Sanofi's mission to chase the miracles of science.
Responsibilities
- Bring a product-first mindset to Data Governance ecosystem within Sanofi
- Own the design, development, and deployment of innovative Digital products that will enable and accelerate AI-Readiness of data within Sanofi
- Manage the lifecycle for data governance products and platforms, ensuring they meet business requirements and regulatory compliance standards
- Drive innovation in data governance technologies, including metadata management, data lineage, data quality frameworks, and automated governance solutions
- Collaborate with DevOps, Platform, Software and Data Engineering team members, and business stakeholders to build and deliver fit-for-purpose solutions
- Define and execute the strategic roadmap for data governance products and platforms across all business units (R&D, Clinical, M&S, Commercial, Corporate)
- Lead the Data Governance transformation from traditional compliance-focused approaches to product-centric, AI-Ready data capabilities
- Drive change management with senior Digital and Business leaders to align data governance initiatives with business objectives and digital transformation goals
- Champion the adoption of AI-Ready Data Charter principles and standards across the organization
- Work closely with Product Owners, Technical Data Stewards, and Business Data Stewards to ensure effective governance implementation
- Ensure all data governance products comply with regulatory requirements, data privacy laws, and Sanofi's internal policies
- Establish data quality frameworks and monitoring capabilities across priority datasets
- Implement enterprise data governance with clear ownership, roles, and responsibilities per domain
- Manage enterprise-wide data readiness compliance risks through collaboration with various business teams and risk and compliance groups
- Build and lead a high-performing team of product owners, and technical data governance specialists
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the AI-Ready Data Product Line
- Provide mentorship and career development opportunities for team members
Requirements
- BS - Data Science, Business Analytics, Information Management, Business Administration, or related field - required. Master's Degree - preferred.
- 10+ years of demonstrated Digital products or platforms ownership; data & AI products background
- 10+ years of experience in data & AI technologies, data management, data governance, or related fields
- 5+ years of leadership experience managing cross-functional teams and complex technology initiatives
- A combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Deep understanding of agile product discovery, build and delivery
- Strong background in data governance and management frameworks, methodologies, and best practices
- Experience with modern data platforms, cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP), and data mesh architectures
- Experience with AI/ML platforms, Agentic systems, LLM technologies, CI/CD workflows, agile product build and release cycles
- Knowledge of data quality tools, metadata management systems, and data lineage technologies
- Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, FDA, GxP, etc.)
- Highly curious and strong problem-solving aptitude
- Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to influence at all organizational levels
- Demonstrated experience as a product line leader, including management of teams of Product Owners, Analysts, Scrum Masters
- Proven ability to drive organizational change and adopt new technologies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or highly regulated industries preferred
- Understanding of clinical data, regulatory submissions, drug development and manufacturing processes preferred
- Knowledge of healthcare data standards and interoperability requirements preferred.
Skills
- Data Governance
- AI-Readiness
- Metadata Management
- Data Lineage
- Data Quality Frameworks
- Automated Governance Solutions
- DevOps
- Platform Engineering
- Software Engineering
- Data Engineering
- Agile Product Discovery
- Agile Product Build
- Agile Product Delivery
- Modern Data Platforms
- Cloud Technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Data Mesh Architectures
- AI/ML Platforms
- Agentic Systems
- LLM Technologies
- CI/CD Workflows
- Agile Product Build
- Agile Product Release Cycles
- Data Quality Tools
- Metadata Management Systems
- Data Lineage Technologies
- Regulatory Compliance
- GDPR
- HIPAA
- FDA
- GxP
- Thought Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Change Management
- Collaboration
- Innovation
- Results Orientation
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Biotechnology Industry
- Regulated Industries
- Clinical Data
- Regulatory Submissions
- Drug Development
- Manufacturing Processes
- Healthcare Data Standards
- Interoperability Requirements
Location
- Toronto, ON
Work Type
- Hybrid Schedule - 3 days per week onsite - required.
Experience Level
- 10+ years of demonstrated Digital products or platforms ownership
- 10+ years of experience in data & AI technologies, data management, data governance, or related fields
- 5+ years of leadership experience managing cross-functional teams and complex technology initiatives
Education Level
- BS - Data Science, Business Analytics, Information Management, Business Administration, or related field - required.
- Master's Degree - preferred.
Salary/Compensations
- $165,800.00 - $276,300.00
Benefits
- High-quality healthcare
- Prevention and wellness programs
- Company employee benefits programs
About the Company
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives.
- We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants.
- Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.
- At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.