Digital Real-World Data and Healthcare Intelligence Business Analyst

Sanofi•Toronto, ON

4d•CA$100,500 - CA$150,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Sanofi is seeking a Digital Real-World Data and Healthcare Intelligence Business Analyst to join their innovative global healthcare company. This role is part of the Digital Data organization, which aims to transform Sanofi into a data and AI-first organization. The Digital Real-World Data & Healthcare Intelligence Team (RWD & HI) focuses on incorporating real-world health experiences from diverse data sources into Sanofi's data-driven decisions. The position involves developing a platform that leverages AI to gather and synthesize data into actionable insights, with the Business Analyst playing a key role in educating and accelerating the roadmap. The role reports to the RWD & HI Product Line Manager and acts as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, translating complex healthcare data needs into clear requirements, performing data analysis, and collaborating with product owners, data scientists, and engineers in an agile environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, Business Analytics, Economics, Health Informatics); Master’s degree is a plus
2+ years of experience in business analysis, product management, data analysis, or a similar analytical role; experience in healthcare or pharma is a plus
Familiarity with data analysis tools and languages (e.g., SQL, Python, Excel); experience with BI/visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus
Familiarity with GenAI concepts including RAG architectures, LLMs, and prompt engineering; hands-on experience is a plus
Exposure to telemetry, evaluation frameworks, or quality metrics for AI agents and AI-powered features
Interest in or experience with AI-assisted prototyping to validate concepts and support product decisions
Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence)
Experience with data structures, data flows, and data quality concepts
Prior experience with Real-World Data (claims, EHR, registries) is desirable but not required
Ability to connect tech and business worlds
Business acumen
Ability to prioritize among conflicting priorities and requests in a complex, multinational environment
Data-driven – product analytics matter!
Excellent communication skills
Curiosity, asking the “Why” questions from the business to understand business rules better and the “How” questions from the development team to create a better vision of what the final product should be
Creativity to go beyond current processes to deliver the best solution for a problem or opportunity
Experience supporting data-centric software products or analytics initiatives
Experience working across teams to gather requirements, resolve ambiguities, and drive alignment
Positive team player who demonstrates collaboration and teamwork with internal and external stakeholders at all levels within the organization
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Ability to tell a meaningful story through data and reporting
Passion for life sciences and global healthcare

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Experience with BI/visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
Hands-on experience with GenAI concepts including RAG architectures, LLMs, and prompt engineering
Prior experience with Real-World Data (claims, EHR, registries)

Responsibilities

Gather, document, and refine business requirements from internal stakeholders, translating them into user stories and acceptance criteria
Perform data analysis on RWD sources (claims, EHR, registry data) to support product decisions and identify trends
Partner with Product Owners to maintain and prioritize the product backlog
Facilitate requirement workshops, stakeholder interviews, and sprint reviews to ensure alignment between business needs and delivery
Support development of dashboards, reports, and data visualizations that surface healthcare intelligence
Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to validate data pipelines, define data quality KPIs, and ensure fitness-for-use of RWD & HI assets
Contribute to the creation and maintenance of product documentation, process flows, and data dictionaries
Assist in ensuring products meet applicable quality, regulatory (Data Privacy, GxP, SOX, etc.) and cybersecurity requirements
Support launch readiness activities and coordinate with cross-functional partners
Help track and report on operational performance indicators and product metrics

Benefits

High-quality healthcare
Prevention and wellness programs
An international work environment
An attractive, market-oriented salary
Cafeteria benefits
Flexible home office policy, with a possibility to work up to 2 days/week from home
Collective life and accident insurance
Yearly medical check-up
Exposure to training and certification pathways for technical and functional skills from AWS, SnowFlake, Informatica and others
An individual and well-structured introduction and training of new employees
A Buddy for new employees to better navigate in their first weeks
Your own career path within Sanofi
Professional and personal development will be supported purposefully
Join a great community & special events (Monthly Board Game Nights, Summer Events, Well-Being Lectures & Sport Clubs)