About the job

As Data Governance Lead within our Business Operations Transformation team, you’ll lead global data governance efforts that drive Sanofi’s transformation into a truly data-driven organization. Ready to get started?

Join the team that powers Sanofi from within — streamlining how we work, scaling bold ideas, and accelerating impact across the business. In our Hubs, you’ll shape smarter ways of working that help bring life-changing treatments to people everywhere. As part of a global data services function, you’ll define and deliver governance strategies that ensure data quality, consistency, and trust across the enterprise.

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

Lead a global team of Data Stewards for corporate data, driving governance processes that ensure data quality and compliance.
Define and deliver actionable governance strategies across all data domains, aligned with Global Enterprise Governance frameworks.
Design, enhance, and maintain the structures, practices, and processes that underpin effective data governance.
Guide continuous data cleansing efforts and oversee the consistent application of data policies across the organization and local Data Maintenance Teams.
Oversee operational master data activities and establish clear guidelines for adoption across teams.
Partner with business and data stakeholders using Agile methodology to embed governance into Sanofi’s global operating model.

About you

Experience:

Solid professional background in data governance or data management, with proven ability to ensure governance process compliance across complex, global organizations.

Soft and technical skills:

Proven track record of leading teams with a governance mindset, managing multiple stakeholders across functions and geographies
Strong business acumen — understanding how digital and data initiatives drive business value
Outstanding communication skills with the ability to bridge business and technical domains, making complex concepts accessible to all audiences
Forward-thinking and innovative, with enthusiasm for exploring core model solutions that support process transformation
Ability to see the global picture across multiple domains and teams
Hands-on experience with data concepts; knowledge of MDM and CI/CD is a plus
Strong presentation skills, attention to detail, and active listening
Collaborative team player comfortable working independently and within multicultural teams
Quick learner who adapts to new business concepts and thrives in a fast-changing environment

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a relevant field

Languages:

Fluent in English (essential for operating in a multicultural environment)