About The Job
At Sanofi, we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. We are accelerating Sanofi's modernization journey, supporting our Play to Win strategy to become more focused, integrated, agile, and efficient. The current wave of digital technologies in artificial intelligence (AI) and Generative AI offers enormous opportunities to transform clinical development.
To harness the power of new technologies and accelerate digital transformation, we created a new Clinical Data & AI Processing (CDAIP) department within Clinical Sciences and Operations. The Global Head of AI-Driven Innovations in CDAIP will drive the strategy to apply artificial intelligence and cutting-edge innovations to transform clinical data processing and analytics, enhancing drug development processes and patient outcomes.
Main Responsibilities Include
- Strategic Leadership: develop and lead a comprehensive strategy for leveraging AI and advanced data processing in clinical development; enable real-time, interactive access to clinical data and analytics with AI-powered processes
- Innovation Driver: identify emerging technologies and methodologies in AI and data science that can be applied to clinical data processing; spearhead the development and implementation of innovative AI and end-end data processing & solutions for clinical data analysis; manage complex, multi-disciplinary projects that leverage AI and advanced data processing in clinical development and change management
- Team Leadership: build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of Innovation Project Leaders, Business Analysts, and Experts in Clinical Data & Analytics; promote a collaborative work environment that encourages creativity and problem-solving; foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and excellence within the team and ensure CDAIP and CSO stay at the forefront of industry advancements
- Stakeholder Management: collaborate with senior leadership to align department goals with overall company strategy; partner with clinical and Digital teams to ensure seamless integration of AI and data processing solutions into existing workflows
- Compliance and Ethics: ensure all AI and data processing activities comply with relevant regulations and ethical standards; develop and maintain robust data governance and security protocols related to AI; stay informed about evolving regulations and industry standards related to AI in healthcare
About you
- Advanced degree in biostatistics, statistics, Data Science, Bioinformatics, or a related field
- Extensive experience in clinical operations with insight in data management, and biometrics
- Understanding of machine learning, natural language processing, and other relevant AI technologies
- Strong understanding of clinical development processes and regulatory requirements
- 10+ years of experience in leadership roles within clinical data processing and/or analytics, AI, or related fields in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry
- Proven track record of leadership and accomplishment in implementing AI and advanced data processing solutions in clinical operations
- Visionary mindset with a passion for driving innovation in healthcare
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders