About the job

The position will help to define decision science strategy and support Global Regulatory Affairs in our mission to develop business analyses and data visualization as part of Sanofi’s mission to use data, digital and generative artificial intelligence to derive insights from data and promote decision intelligence. The Senior Decision Science Analyst is a leading subject matter expert (SME) who combines expertise in the Regulatory business processes with a deep understanding of Regulatory data and how it is used by our internal and external partners/stakeholders within these processes.  He/she will be able to lead the analysis and develop dashboards and reports, documenting the analyses and present to colleagues and business partners. The role will engage with internal and external partners to identify key business and compliance requirements for ongoing data governance and data management initiatives.

Main responsibilities

• Lead development and generation of relevant reports and dashboards, proposing additional pertinent analyses to deliver accurate and reliable data insights to the business teams, the Business Process Owner (BPO) network and the GRA leadership team while working with others in Global Submission Management and Data Operations
• Lead the analytics support in the development of key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics for Global Regulatory Operations (GRO) and GRA
• Lead projects related to transversal data management, data compliance, and analytics projects
• For assigned projects, manages the timelines and ensure goals are accomplished per agreed charter and meet the required quality standards. Partners with stakeholders on an ongoing basis and identifies interactions or synergies with other projects/operations
• Provides input to and supports development of data strategy and roadmaps aligned to the Sanofi business objectives, Health Authority requirements and with the Digital/ITS corporate strategy
• Serve as analytic lead contact for assigned GRA transversal activities. Follows new GRA initiatives and work streams and keep GRO/Global Submissions Management and Data Operations (GSM&DO) colleagues informed, engaged, and mobilized as appropriate
• Leads the Power BI Community of Practice as one of the champions, working closely with GRA leadership and Center of Excellence (CoE) experts on how best to promote use of Power BI, defining best practices for analytic use of Power BI, and serve as GRA SME on Power BI as end user/developer to other Sanofians
• Supports best practice sharing related to data processes across GRA business groups
• Mentors junior staff and as needed manage contractors

About you

Experience

• 10-15 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry
• Strong understanding of the regulatory environment, processes, and regulations
• Strong analytical, synthesis, and visual communication skills with a data mindset
• Demonstrated experience in analytics (development of complex measures involving various data sources)
• Demonstrated business knowledge expertise and leadership experience to work independently and direct complex projects from ideation, analysis and model framework, development, and presentation.  Must be able to independently manage all aspects of negotiation and business stakeholder communications and expectations management

Soft skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (writing and verbal)
• Proven track record of effective time management skills
• Ability to think strategically (outside-the-box) and set clear direction and goals for initiatives and team members

Technical skills

• Expertise in Excel, SQL, VBA and analytical tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Expertise in advanced programming skills in R, SAS, or Python, a plus
• Experience with a Regulatory Information System (Veeva Vault RIM preferred)

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences, Engineering, Management, Computer Science/Information Technology, or related discipline or relevant work experience

Languages

• Fluent in English, both spoken and written
• Competency in another language would be an added advantage