Operations Lead, RnD Data Products at Sanofi Aventis US LLC

Toronto, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Dec, 25

Salary

151933.0

Posted On

20 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Change Management, Stakeholder Coordination, Operational Governance, Data Product Lifecycle Management, Agile Methodology, Collaboration Skills, Communication Skills, Value Management, Delivery Best Practices, Data Analytics, Bioinformatics, Machine Learning, UX/UI Principles, Cloud Platforms, Data Pipelines

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Reference No. R2821664 Position Title: Operations Lead, RnD Data Products Department: R&D Data Products and Platforms Location: Toronto, Canada About the Job Our Hubs are a crucial part of how we innovate, improving performance across every Sanofi department and providing a springboard for the amazing work we do. Build a career and you can be part of transforming our business while helping to change millions of lives. Ready? At Sanofi, we’re committed to providing the next-gen healthcare that patients and customers need. It’s about harnessing data insights and leveraging AI responsibly to search deeper and solve sooner than ever before. Join our R&D Data Products and Platforms Team as an Operations Lead and you can help make it happen. Your job? Sanofi has recently embarked into a vast and ambitious digital transformation program. A cornerstone of this roadmap is the acceleration of its data transformation and of the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) solutions, to accelerate R&D, manufacturing and commercial performance and bring better drugs and vaccines to patients faster, to improve health and save lives. The R&D Data Products and Platforms Team is a key team within R&D Digital, focused on developing and delivering Data and AI products for R&D use cases. This team plays a critical role in pursuing broader democratization of data across R&D and providing the foundation to scale AI/ML, advanced analytics, and operational analytics capabilities. As an Operations Lead, you will be responsible for driving operational health of the Data Products & Platforms Team and ensuring seamless coordination and execution of initiatives that maximize the value of data products. You will work across teams and closely with delivery pods to establish governance forums and structures, enable consistent delivery practices, and drive adoption of data products through change management initiatives. You will serve a critical role in enabling the success of the Data Products & Platforms Team. Our vision for digital, data analytics and AI Join us on our journey in enabling Sanofi’s Digital Transformation through becoming an AI first organization. This means: AI Factory - Versatile Teams Operating in Cross Functional Pods: Utilizing digital and data resources to develop AI products, bringing data management, AI and product development skills to products, programs and projects to create an agile, fulfilling and meaningful work environment. Leading Edge Tech Stack: Experience build products that will be deployed globally on a leading-edge tech stack. World Class Mentorship and Training: Working with renown leaders and academics in machine learning to further develop your skillsets. We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started? Main Responsibilities: Operational Governance Establish and conduct R&D Data/AI Products operational governance forums to ensure timely reporting, effective coordination across the team, and provide support for escalations Monitor, evaluate, and report key operational health metrics to enable efficient issue resolution and risk mitigation Value Realization & Tracking Develop and implement frameworks for tracking and measuring the top down and bottoms up value driven by the Data Products & Platforms Team delivery Partner with delivery pods and stakeholders to identify opportunities for increasing the value of data & AI product investments Work closely with delivery pods to centrally track and monitor KPIs and metrics Roadmap Management & Delivery Oversight Consult on strategic demand activities to ensure alignment with Sanofi’s vision and objectives and the broader R&D Data Products & Platforms roadmap Oversee resource responsible for the maintenance of an integrated roadmap across all R&D Data & AI products and monitoring of delivery timelines, milestones, and dependencies Delivery Best Practices & Standardization Collaborate with the Data/AI Product Line Owners and Product Owners to understand needs and opportunities for driving standardization and best practices within the pods Ensure that Operations is effectively supporting pod activities and providing proper guidance and direction Develop and drive the adoption of delivery best practices and standard ways of working across delivery pods Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure consistency and quality in delivery methodologies and processes Change Management Develop and execute change management plans, in close collaboration with the R&D Business, to support the adoption of R&D data products Stakeholder Coordination & Collaboration Continuously evaluate and improve the Data Products & Platforms Team operations to maintain alignment with Sanofi vision Serve as central point of contact to ensure effective communication and alignment across delivery pods, business, and the Operations Team Provide regular updates on operational health and value realization in appropriate governance forums and to team leadership About You Key Functional Requirements & Qualifications: HBSc or BSc in life sciences, business, information systems or similar field; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred. 5+ years of experience in project management, change management, management consulting, or other related field, preferably with experience in the life sciences. Demonstrated ability to coordinate operational activities, including managing projects and operational reporting. Experience working with cross-functional teams and diverse groups of both technical and business stakeholders. Experience with driving organizational change, value management, and/or operational governance is preferred. Demonstrated ability to navigate large teams and complex stakeholder dynamics to drive outcomes successfully. Background in Pharma R&D strongly preferred. Key Technical Requirements & Qualifications: Strong understanding of data product lifecycle management, delivery processes, and Agile methodology. Exceptional organizational, communication, and collaboration skills. Ability to develop compelling content in PowerPoint. Familiarity with product management tools and frameworks, such as Jira, Confluence, Miro, and related. Familiarity with bioinformatics tools and ML frameworks for scientific applications. Strong understanding of UX/UI, application design, and data engineering principles. Experience with cloud platforms, AI platforms, and data pipelines is a plus. Why Choose Us? Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team. Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally. Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact. Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs This position is for a new vacant role that we are actively hiring for. 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. #GD-SP #LI-SP #LI-Hybrid #DBBCA 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. Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com! North America Applicants Only The salary range for this position is: $105,200.00 - $151,933.33 All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the LINK. La fourchette salariale pour ce poste est la suivante: $105,200.00 - $151,933.33 Toute compensation sera déterminée en fonction de l'expérience démontrée. Les employés peuvent être admissibles à participer aux programmes d'avantages sociau de l'enterprise. Des informations supplémentaires sur les avantages sont disponibles via le lien. Global Terms & Conditions and Data Privacy Statement Sanofi is dedicated to supporting people through their health challenges. We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. We prevent illness with vaccines, provide innovative treatments to fight pain and ease suffering. We stand by the few who suffer from rare diseases and the millions with long-term chronic conditions. With more than 100,000 people in 100 countries, Sanofi is transforming scientific innovation into healthcare solutions around the globe. Discover more about us visiting www.sanofi.com or via our movie We are Sanofi As an organization, we change the practice of medicine; reinvent the way we work; and enable people to be their best versions in career and life. We are constantly moving and growing, making sure our people grow with us. Our working environment helps us build a dynamic and inclusive workplace operating on trust and respect and allows employees to live the life they want to live. All in for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Sanofi - YouTube

Responsibilities

The Operations Lead will drive the operational health of the Data Products & Platforms Team, ensuring seamless coordination and execution of initiatives. This role involves establishing governance forums, monitoring operational metrics, and enabling the adoption of data products through change management initiatives.