Digital Strategy - Toronto, ON, Canada - BioTalent Canada

Description

Department: Data & AI Portfolio and Transformation

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 Canada's leading investors in life sciences, manufacturing and research and development, we focus on delivering new and better ways to address unmet medical needs. Our life-changing and lifesaving products are grounded in science that Canadians can trust. They empower self-care, prevent and treat diseases, and help people live better.

Our vision for digital, data analytics and AI

Sanofi has 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. This has enabled us, to accelerate R&D, improve manufacturing and commercial performance, and bring novel drugs and vaccines to patients faster, all in order to improve health and save lives.

The Digital Team at Sanofi is a unique data-driven team. We pride ourselves on being data obsessed and highly focused on using state of the art processes along with global technologies to drive impact to our solutions. We measure our insights and products based on how they perform across the globe and hold ourselves to the highest regard as our solutions can impact millions of lives. When tackling a problem, we do not just ask how we will create a solution, but how we will create a solution that reaches across the world with the best possible societal outcome.

If you are passionate about improving the health and wellness of people across the globe using Data as your means, then you should look no farther than the Digital Team here at Sanofi. Join us on our journey in enabling Sanofi's Digital Transformation through becoming an AI first organization.

• 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 renowned, published leaders and academics in machine learning to further develop your skillsets.

Who You Are:

The Digital Strategy and Operations Specialist is an essential role in delivering on the various programs required to manage the global enterprise Digital program and enable the Digital strategy.

As a part of the Digital Strategy and Operations team, the role includes translating business strategy into Digital strategy, driving the business forward. The Digital strategy team is responsible for innovation, ecosystems and partnerships, strategy and transformation, as well as portfolio and operations. As the team looks to identify key strategic objectives and programs, the Digital strategy and operations specialist will better define the business problem, work with product managers to shape products that enable a competitive advantage and establish a roadmap that enables key business KPIs. This role will also work to integrate and simplify operational insights across the global Digital team to provide relevant, fast, clear facts to the business to shape ongoing decisions.

This role calls for creative problem-solving, analytics, strategic thinking, connecting the dots and outstanding relationship building to partner with cross functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement digital strategies that align with business goals, enhancing customer and operational experiences.
• Employ Agile and Lean methodologies to optimize digital processes and improve efficiency across teams.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure digital projects are executed effectively, meeting time and quality benchmarks.
• Support the establishment of new digital operating frameworks, promoting scalability and adaptability.
• Track and manage digital initiative progress, ensuring they align with Sanofi's strategic and financial objectives.
• Facilitate communication between digital teams and business units, ensuring alignment and fostering partnerships.
• Contribute to the innovation agenda in digital and AI by identifying emerging technologies and forming strategic alliances.

Key Requirements:

• University degree in STEM related field. Masters degree is an asset.
• Comfort in navigating a matrixed organization with a fast-paced and ambiguous environment.
• Demonstrated techno functional Digital capabilities (Digital engineering, Digital science, architecture, cloud, Digital visualization).
• Experience leading cross-functional stakeholders to execute high-impact projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bias for action, with excellent problem-solving skills, analytical and strategic capabilities.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and work in autonomy with limited guidelines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bias for action, with excellent problem-solving skills, analytical and strategic capabilities.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and work in autonomy with limited guidelines.

Desired traits

• Analytics and Digital technical skills
• Strategic
• Digital storyteller
• Financial analysis
• Self-driven, Results-oriented
• Multi-Tasker
• Eagerness to learn, inquisitive
• Active listener
• High work capacity / flexibility
• This is a hybrid position with flexible working arrangements and two – three days on site weekly.

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.

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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.

Thank you in advance for your interest.

Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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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