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Data Governance & Compliance Lead

Barcelona, Spain Permanent Date posted Sep. 12, 2024
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Job Title: Data Governance & Compliance Lead

  • Location: Barcelona
  • Job type: Permanent

About the job

At Sanofi Consumer Healthcare, we have one overarching mission - to work passionately, challenging ourselves and our industry every day, to build a healthier future by helping people, help themselves, bringing “Health in Your Hands”.

Our teams are building trusted & loved brands that connect with hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide, enabling better self-care for individuals and communities, while also contributing to a healthier planet. To fulfill this mission, we are embarking our consumers, our customers, healthcare professionals, and our employees in this journey because this is what will make us become the “Best Fast-Moving Consumer Healthcare (FMCH) Company In & For the World”.

We strive to act as a force for good by integrating sustainability along our business and employees’ mission and operate responsibly from both a social and environmental point of view.

To achieve this, we need strong talent who will help us shape the future of our Consumer Healthcare business and challenge our industry. At Sanofi Consumer Healthcare, we aspire to create a work environment where people can thrive, grow, and be at their best every day. Our priority is working with integrity to improve the health and well-being of people and communities where we operate, working towards making a positive impact in the world.

About the Job

As the Digital Data Governance and Compliance Lead at Sanofi's Consumer Healthcare Business Unit, you will be instrumental in steering our organization's strategic direction in data governance and compliance. With over 10 years of relevant industry experience, including at least the last 5 years focused specifically on data governance and compliance, you bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this critical role. Your responsibilities will center around leveraging Informatica data governance tools such as Data Quality, Data Catalogs, Marketplace and Data Lineage as well as other leading technologies of Informatica, Snowflake, and Power BI.

This position requires a strategic leader capable of developing and enforcing a comprehensive data governance framework, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards, and enhancing data usability, integrity, and security across the company. Collaborating closely with IT, legal, Data Privacy and other business units, you will optimize our data management practices to support the organization's analytics and decision-making processes, ensuring our data assets are managed as a strategic business resource.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive data governance and compliance framework, utilizing Informatica's suite of data governance tools to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and reliability across the organization.

  • Lead the integration of data governance tools and technologies such as Master Data, Snowflake, and Power BI to enhance data analytics, reporting capabilities, and decision-making processes.

  • Establish and maintain policies, standards, and guidelines that govern the collection, storage, access, and use of data within the company, ensuring alignment with GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and other regulatory requirements.

  • Conduct detailed data audits and assessments to identify compliance risks, data quality issues, and inefficiencies. Implement corrective measures to mitigate risks and enhance data governance practices.

  • Engage with IT, legal, security, and business stakeholders to ensure continuous alignment of data governance activities with business objectives and compliance requirements.

  • Serve as a subject matter expert on data protection laws and regulations, providing guidance and advice to ensure all data management activities are compliant.

  • Lead and facilitate cross-functional teams in the resolution of data-related issues, driving the adoption of best practices in data management and governance.

  • Oversee the response to regulatory inquiries and audits related to data governance and compliance, ensuring timely and accurate compliance reporting.

  • Champion the continuous improvement of data governance and compliance processes through the evaluation of emerging technologies, regulatory changes, and industry best practices.

  • Direct, mentor, and develop a team dedicated to data governance and compliance, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

About you

Experience

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in data governance, data management, or compliance, with a strong background in implementing and managing Informatica data governance tools (e.g., CDQ, CDGC, CDMP).

  • Proven expertise in Snowflake, Power BI, and other data governance and analytics tools.

  • Comprehensive knowledge of data protection laws and regulatory requirements (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA), with a track record of implementing effective data compliance programs.

  • Exceptional leadership capabilities and experience in leading cross-functional teams.

  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex data governance concepts to a broad audience.

Technical Skills

  • Expertise in Informatica data governance tools and technologies.

  • Proficiency in Data Management, Snowflake, Power BI, and similar tools.

  • Certifications in data privacy (CIPP, CIPM) or data governance (CDMP) are highly desirable.

Soft Skills

  • Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

  • High level of detail orientation and organizational skills.

Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Law, Business Administration, or related field.

Languages: English is a MUST

Why choose us?

1 -Purpose-driven mission:: Sanofi's mission statement, "Empower Life," highlights the company's commitment to improving healthcare and having a positive impact on society

2. Global impact:

 - Sanofi's commitment to public health has helped protect hundreds of millions of people from influenza and pushed polio to the brink of eradication

3. Diverse and talented workforce:

 - Sanofi values ​​cultural differences and relies on the diversity and talents of its employees to promote innovation, effectiveness and competitiveness

4. Cutting-edge science and innovation:

 - Sanofi is at the forefront of transformative science, transforming the practice of medicine and positively impacting the communities in which it operates.

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.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!

Pursue progress. Discover extraordinary.

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. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue progress. And let’s discover extraordinary together.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

Watch 'One day at Sanofi' and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives at sanofi.com

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