Head - Data Governance

Pursue Progress, Discover Extraordinary

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn't happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let's be those people.

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.

Join the engine of Sanofi's mission — where deep immunoscience meets bold, AI-powered research. In R&D, you'll drive breakthroughs that could turn the impossible into possible for millions.

At Sanofi, we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. We believe our cutting-edge science and manufacturing — fueled by data and digital technologies — have the potential to transform the practice of medicine, turning the impossible into possible for millions of people. As one of the leading investors in life sciences, manufacturing, and research and development, we focus on delivering new and better ways to address unmet medical needs.

Our products empower self-care, prevent and treat diseases, and help people live better.

You will join a strategic team within R&D Digital Data office that plays a pivotal role in helping Sanofi unlock the full potential of data across the R&D value chain. This team leads efforts to coordinate cross-R&D data governance, methodologies, processes, and frameworks for data collection and use — ultimately enabling and driving data innovation, efficiency gains, and quality and compliance across R&D.

As the Head of Data Governance for R&D, you will serve as the strategic leader accountable for defining and orchestrating data governance frameworks and data processes across the R&D organization, with a primary focus on clinical, portfolio, and CMC domains. You will define and champion the data playbook, frameworks, and change management strategy for the Federated DaaP (Data as a Product) operating model — enabling data transformation and AI-at-scale ambitions.

You will ensure all data usage remains compliant with data use policies and processes while maximizing value through cross-functional collaboration with Digital R&D teams.

Main Responsibilities:

• Define and orchestrate comprehensive data governance frameworks, best practices across clinical, portfolio, and CMC domains
• Champion the data playbook and Federated DaaP (Data as a Product) operating model, driving consistent and scalable governance practices
• Establish policies, standards, processes, and data community of practices that embed governance into the fabric of R&D data management
• Define data best practices, frameworks, and guidelines to ensure consistent and effective data governance across the organization
• Drive adherence to FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) data principles and processes to maximize data utility and value across the data lifecycle
• Implement robust data quality frameworks and data observability practices to ensure data is fit for purpose
• Establish data risk classification methodologies and business metadata standards that enable trusted, governed data consumption
• Drive data lineage, cataloging, and discoverability initiatives to enhance transparency and traceability
• Partner with business, legal, compliance, data privacy, cybersecurity, and digital teams to embed governance processes and frameworks
• Engage with data producers, consumers, and stewards across the R&D value chain to ensure governance frameworks are practical and business-aligned
• Collaborate with development teams to drive adoption of Governance as Code (GaaC) and AI-powered governance tools that accelerate data capabilities — including data risk classification, business catalogues, data quality, and data observability
• Leverage automation and intelligent tooling to reduce manual governance overhead and increase scalability
• Lead the change management strategy for the federated data model and data community of practices, ensuring broad organizational adoption
• Foster a culture of…