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Digital Data Analyst

Lyon, France Permanent Posted on   Jan. 09, 2025 Closing on   Mar. 03, 2025
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About the job

At Sanofi, we’re committed to transform the practice of medicine through break-through science. Within Sanofi, Manufacturing & Supply (M&S) is the bridge between Science and Patients, ensuring all patients get their dose reliably, that new medicines are launched faster to cover unmet needs and that they can be delivered affordably across the globe. At Sanofi we are convinced that Manufacturing is, and must in the future increasingly be, a competitive advantage and that digital unlocks every next step in that journey.

Join Sanofi Manufacturing & Supply (M&S): Where Innovation Meets Life-Saving Impact in the Heart of Lyon!

Imagine working in a vibrant startup environment, right in Lyon's bustling city center! 🏙️

Sanofi M&S offers an unparalleled playground at the intersection of drug development, advanced manufacturing, and cutting-edge AI. Here, you'll:

- Support 12 blockbuster launch teams and 40 global factories across R&D and M&S

- Work with real-time IoT data from state-of-the-art production and laboratory equipment

- Contribute to one of the strongest treatment pipelines in biopharma

- Collaborate with world-class scientists, engineers, and experts driving digital transformation

As part of our Digital M&S Accelerator, you'll develop high-value digital products to:

1. Accelerate yearly launches of 3-5 new blockbuster medicines (€1B+ annual revenue each)

2. Create best-in-class digitalized "Lighthouse" factories

3. Drive manufacturing performance to reduce costs by over €500M in the next five years

But wait, there's more! 🎉

Your innovative journey takes place in a prime location:

- Embrace the startup vibe in our cutting-edge office space

- Enjoy countless amenities right at your doorstep

– from nice cafés to restaurants

- Benefit from excellent public transport connections for an easy commute

- Experience the perfect blend of work and life in one of France's most dynamic cities Ready to shape the future of biomanufacturing, make a real-world impact on patients' lives, and do it all from an amazing location?

Join us in Lyon and be part of something extraordinary! 🚀💡

Main responsibilities:

  • Perform data analysis and provide input to solution design and architecture to ensure the solution meets requirements.
  • Actively solicit stakeholder feedback on solutions and drive improvements as needed
  • Extracts, aggregates, manipulates, categorizes, cleans, and transforms data associated within an identified problem space.
  • Work in close collaboration with Data scientists and data engineers to identify the right data and define proper data models.
  • Performs exploratory data analysis and feature generation
  • Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets
  • Create compelling data stories through great visualizations using cutting-edge technologies.
  • Drive alignment across stakeholders on enterprise data models and definitions
  • Partner with stakeholders to get buy-in on, develop, and implement Sanofi’s data management standards, policies, and best practices
  • Implement data management and data governance best practices and standards
  • Recommend KPIs and develop reports to monitor adoption of and adherence to data management standards
  • Participate to the data analyst community of practice.

As a Data Analyst, you will have a direct impact on the business by deriving insights from Data and ensuring the quality, usability, and security of Sanofi’s data. You are analytical, creative, and collaborative. You have keen attention to detail and take the time to understand our stakeholders’ data needs and challenges. You continually seek to improve your knowledge of new technologies and industry standards to drive the development of simple, yet effective solutions. You enjoy partnering with stakeholders to design and implement data management best practices and procedures. You are a self-starter, see challenges as opportunities, and are results oriented. You take pride knowing your work enables innovation and helping Sanofi build better solution.

About you

Experience:  

  • Strong understanding of databases and data structures
  • Exposure to tools used to support data management, specifically business glossary and metadata management, data cataloging, and data quality
  • Strong ability to identify, quantify, and effectively raise business risks associated with data quality or non-compliance
  • Experience developing best Lean & Agile practices, policies, and/or procedures
  • Rigorous, attention to detail to map data systems and curious to understand what is behind each data field
  • Understanding of privacy laws and regulations such as GxP.
  • Experience in a healthcare company, manufacturing and supply field or chemical industry is a strong plus

Soft skills:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience working with multiple teams to drive alignment and results
  • Service-oriented, flexible, positive team player
  • Self-motivated, takes initiative
  • Problem solving & critical thinking

Technical skills:

  • Strong experience in SQL writing and profiling of Data & Python
  • Familiarity with data science methods and scaling data science methods
  • Good knowledge of cloud computing and data storages. Knowing AWS is a plus
  • One or multiple of the following visualization skills: Tableau, PowerBI, seaborn, matplolib, plotly, ggplot, bokeh
  • Project management & support: JIRA projects & service desk, Confluence, Teams

Education:

  • Preferred qualifications: Master’s Degree in Data Analytics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management or Statistics

Languages: English, French

Why choose us?

  • We provide a highly collaborative environment, with an opportunity to work with a world class team.
  • Contribute to a company that is not only a leader in healthcare but also a pioneer in digital transformation, shaping the future of global health. 
  • Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
  • Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
  • Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
  • Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
  • Play an instrumental part in creating best practice within our manufacturing facility

PursueProgress. 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 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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