Head of Data Governance Products

Sanofi•Toronto, ON

7d•CA$165,800 - CA$239,467•Hybrid

About The Position

The Head of Data Governance Products is a strategic Digital leadership role responsible for driving the development, implementation, and evolution of data governance products and platforms across Sanofi's global operations. This role will play a critical part in the evolution of enterprise-wide AI-ready data capabilities, ensuring data trustworthiness, and establishing data governance standards that support Sanofi's mission to chase the miracles of science. As a senior member of the Digital Data team, this individual will report directly to the Global Head of Data, AI, Governance Platforms. This role will closely work with multiple transversal Digital teams across Sanofi's value chain, as well as key business stakeholders (including, but not limited to, legal, privacy, cybersecurity, compliance and various business data office teams), and will have exposure to Sanofi executive committee leadership in accountability for enterprise-wide Data Governance.

Requirements

BS - Data Science, Business Analytics, Information Management, Business Administration, or related field - required.
10+ years of experience in data management, data governance, or related fields
5+ years of leadership experience managing cross-functional teams and complex technology initiatives
Proven track record in product management and platform development, including demonstrated launches
Deep understanding of data governance and management frameworks, methodologies, and best practices
Experience with modern data platforms, cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP), and data mesh architectures
Experience with AI/ML platforms, Agentic systems, LLM technologies, CI/CD workflows, agile product build and release cycles
Knowledge of data quality tools, metadata management systems, and data lineage technologies
Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, FDA, GxP, etc.)
Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to influence at all organizational levels
Demonstrated experience as a product portfolio line leader, including management of teams of Product Owners, Analysts, Scrum Masters
Experience in agile methodologies and product management frameworks
Proven ability to drive organizational change and adoption of new technologies
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Thought Leadership: Ability to envision and articulate the future of AI-Readiness for Enterprise Data
Problem Solving Acumen: Curiosity to understand pain points, and drive to solve tough business problems
Communication and Change Management: Proven ability to drive organizational transformation, and communicate at executive levels
Collaboration: Strong partnership and relationship-building skills
Innovation: Relentless drive to explore new technologies and approaches
Results Orientation: Focus on delivering measurable business outcomes

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree - preferred.
Industry Background: Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or highly regulated industries preferred
Understanding of clinical data, regulatory submissions, drug development and manufacturing processes preferred
Knowledge of healthcare data standards and interoperability requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

Define and execute the strategic roadmap for data governance products and platforms across all business units (R&D, Clinical, M&S, Commercial, Corporate)
Lead the transformation of data governance from traditional compliance-focused approaches to product-centric, AI-ready data capabilities
Collaborate with senior leadership to align data governance initiatives with business objectives and digital transformation goals
Champion the adoption of AI-Ready Data Charter principles and standards across the organization
Oversee the design, development, and deployment of innovative AI-Ready data products and platforms
Manage the product lifecycle for data governance tools, ensuring they meet business requirements and regulatory compliance standards
Drive innovation in data governance technologies, including metadata management, data lineage, data quality frameworks, and automated governance solutions
Establish and maintain data governance standards, best practices, and operating procedures
Partner with Digital Pillar Leads (DPLs) across R&D, M&S, Commercial, and Corporate functions to implement data governance capabilities
Work closely with Product Owners, Technical Data Stewards, and Business Data Stewards to ensure effective governance implementation
Collaborate with Data Engineering teams, AI/ML teams, and business stakeholders to enable data-driven decision making
Interface with Global Data Management Leads and Process Chairs to drive end-to-end process improvements
Ensure all data governance products comply with regulatory requirements, data privacy laws, and Sanofi's internal policies
Establish data quality frameworks and monitoring capabilities across priority datasets
Implement enterprise data governance with clear ownership, roles, and responsibilities per domain
Drive the adoption of responsible AI principles and ethical data use practices
Build and lead a high-performing team of data governance professionals, product managers, and technical specialists
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the data governance organization
Provide mentorship and career development opportunities for team members
Establish centers of excellence and communities of practice for data governance
Serve as the primary point of contact for data governance matters with Sanofi executive leadership and business stakeholders
Present data governance strategies, progress, and outcomes to senior management and board-level committees
Build strong relationships with external partners, vendors, and industry experts in the data governance space
Represent Sanofi at industry conferences and data governance forums