Tax Digital Innovation Lead

Job title:Tax Digital Innovation Lead

About the job

As Tax Digital Innovation Leadwithin our Corporate Functions team, you will drive digital transformation and operational excellence across Sanofi's global tax functions. We focus on implementing cutting-edge technologies, optimizing processes, and delivering data-driven solutions that enhance decision-making capabilities and operational efficiency.

Our team handles key activities including process optimization and automation initiatives, data analytics and AI solutions, digital transformation project implementation, emerging technologies deployment, cross-functional process excellence coordination, and tax operations modernization.

In the context of our expanding scope and digital transformation journey, this role has been created to support upcoming innovation and process excellence initiatives in the Tax North America team as well as other global initiatives within the Tax Solutions team. Under the Head of Tax Innovation & Process Excellence, this position plays a crucial role in coordinating digital initiatives, implementing emerging technologies, and supporting process optimization.

The role requires technical expertise combined with strategic thinking to deliver impactful solutions while fostering collaboration across diverse teams.

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions and you can play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to make an impact on millions around the world.

About Sanofi

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Main responsibilities

Digital Transformation & Process Excellence

• Support and contribute to complex process improvement initiatives across finance functions

• Design and implement innovative solutions leveraging emerging technologies

• Provide support to business process re-engineering projects

• Develop and maintain governance frameworks

• Ensure compliance with internal controls while implementing improvements

• Create standardized approaches for process optimization

Data Analytics & AI

• Design and implement data analytics solutions to enhance operational efficiency

• Develop automated reporting and analysis frameworks

• Drive data-driven decision-making initiatives

• Ensure data governance and quality standards analytical models for process optimization

• Coordinate data integration across systems and processes

Management & Implementation

• Manage cross-functional projects

• Coordinate stakeholder relationships and communication

• Lead implementation of technical solutions

• Provide technical mentoring to junior team members

• Monitor project deliverables and success metrics

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives

About you

Education

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

• The ideal candidate brings a combination of digital/technical knowledge and foundational exposure to finance or tax environments — whether through academic background, professional experience, or both

Experience

• 5+ years of combined experience in digital transformation, data analytics, or process improvement, with exposure to finance, tax, or related business functions — whether in a dedicated role or as part of broader responsibilities.

• Proven track record in implementing digital transformation initiatives.

• Experience in managing cross-functional projects.

• Strong background in process optimization and automation.

• Demonstrated success in stakeholder management and change management.

Soft skills

• Results-oriented with focus on delivering measurable outcomes

• Ability to lead by influence and engage cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority

• Problem-solving mindset

• Cross-functional mindset with ability to connect initiatives across different teams, geographies, and business functions

• Innovation-driven problem-solving mindset

• People leadership and mentoring abilities

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Ability to work effectively in multicultural environments

Technical skills

• Digital literacy and advanced expertise in data analytics, visualization, and automation

• Strong problem-solving capabilities applied to process improvement initiatives

• Change management experience in digital transformation contexts

• Working knowledge of data platforms and tools such as SQL, Python, and similar technologies

• Process improvement and business process re-engineering methodologies (e.g., Agile/Scrum)

• Project management methodologies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Dataiku

• Experience with Snowflake and Power BI

• Knowledge of data governance frameworks

• Background in tax processes

• Familiarity with internal controls and governance frameworks in finance environments

• Master's degree in any of the fields listed above

Why Choose Us:

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, futurefocused 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.

• Make your work count by supporting a company that brings life-changing treatments to millions — and is committed to doing right by patients, communities, and the planet.

• Drive progress from within by helping simplify, scale, and modernize how a global biopharma business delivers smarter, faster, and more sustainably.

• Make an impact across borders and functions, collaborating with leaders to turn complex challenges into real-world solutions.

• Advance your career through stretch roles, cross-functional moves, and development opportunities designed to match your ambition.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.