Global Head of Data & Digital Transformation Vx R&D

Global Head of Data & Digital Transformation - Vaccine R&D

Location: Marcy l’Etoile, FR

About the job

As Global Head of Data & Digital Transformation within our Vaccine R&D team, you'll architect and drive an ambitious digital and AI strategy that accelerates vaccine development and transforms how our scientists work. As a key strategic advisor to senior leadership, you will shape the future direction of digital capabilities in collaboration with Digital R&D and Global RD, ensuring alignment with Sanofi's long-term business objectives. Ready to get started?

Join the team protecting half a billion lives every year with next-gen science, mRNA innovation, and AI-driven breakthroughs. In Vaccines, you'll help advance prevention on a global scale - and shape the future of immunization.

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

• Develop and execute the comprehensive Digital/AI strategy for Vaccine R&D, ensuring alignment with Sanofi's enterprise objectives and the unique needs of scientific teams

• Lead a global team of 20 Data Catalysts embedded across Vaccine R&D sites, driving digital transformation for labs while maintaining business continuity in critical laboratory operations (GMP, GClP)

• Oversee deployment of innovative Digital, Data, and AI solutions through the Lab Digital Product team, ensuring right-first-time design for Vaccine R&D functions

• Manage a strategic portfolio of digital initiatives (~€10M annual budget) with clear prioritization frameworks aligned to business value and ROI

• Serve as primary interface between Vaccine R&D and enterprise Digital/IT functions, representing Vaccine R&D in governance forums and securing investment for transformative initiatives

• Drive cultural transformation and capability building to create a digitally-fluent scientific workforce through training pathways and development opportunities

• Establish robust data governance standards and promote data culture across the value chain, enabling seamless data flow from Research to Clinical

About you

• Scientific Foundation: PhD or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline, with demonstrated understanding of vaccine development and laboratory operations

• Digital Leadership: Substantial experience implementing Digital, Data, and AI solutions in scientific or healthcare environments, with proven ability to develop and execute transformational strategies

• Executive Presence: Exceptional strategic thinking and ability to influence C-suite leadership, serving as a trusted advisor on digital transformation

• Change Leadership: Outstanding ability to lead through influence rather than authority, with track record of building high-performing teams and driving change across complex organizations

• Business Acumen: Strong understanding of how digital initiatives drive business value in R&D contexts, with ability to articulate ROI and demonstrate measurable impact to senior stakeholders

• Communication Excellence: Ability to translate between technical and scientific domains, making complex concepts accessible to diverse audiences

Why choose us?

• Work at the forefront of AI-driven research, smart manufacturing, and groundbreaking mRNA platforms that are redefining the future of immunology

• Help protect half a billion people every year, contributing to one of the largest global vaccination efforts in healthcare

• Lead a global team of 20 specialists with a €10M budget, driving digital transformation initiatives with multi-million dollar impact on R&D efficiency

• Shape the future of vaccine development by identifying and implementing breakthrough technologies that accelerate discovery and enhance decision-making

• Collaborate with senior leadership and represent Vaccine R&D in enterprise-wide Digital/AI governance forums and strategic planning sessions

• Develop your career with access to mentoring, international mobility programs, and opportunities to grow across four continents

• Join a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core, with Employee Resource Groups and leadership programs that celebrate every voice

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