
Risk Advisory Lead - Data
Toronto, CanadaBridgewater, New Jersey
Cambridge, Massachusetts Permanent Posted on Feb. 18, 2025 Closing on Mar. 14, 2025
Reference No. R2786632
Position Title: Risk Advisory Lead - Data
Department: Digital Risk Advisory - Data & SaMD
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Data Hub
About the Job
Our Hubs are a crucial part of how we innovate, improving performance across every Sanofi department and providing a springboard for the amazing work we do. Build a career and you can be part of transforming our business while helping to change millions of lives. Ready?
As a Digital Risk Advisory Lead, you will proactively engage withproduct teams to provide guidance and consultation on Digitalsolution lifecycle risks and controls.
The Digital Risk Advisory Lead is accountable for anticipating and resourcing the quality and compliance needs of the Digital Data teams. He/she will provide key quality expertise to establish pragmatic compliance controls supporting selection of data platforms, establishment of global data architecture, implementation of data governance tools at scale, enabling data science capabilities, and design/development/deployment and use of Responsible AI solutions.
Critical aspect of the role includes defining an agile quality and compliance strategy that supports Digital Data unit in their effort to establish a standardized, resilient, and sustainable data and AI model pipeline - including data sources, data quality, data governance, data management and master data management.
If you are passionate about Digital/IT and Quality, if you want to make a difference in how we work, you should come and join a dynamic team with great values!
We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?
Main Responsibilities:
Serve as the primary digital risk & compliance point of contact forDigital Data / Business solution owners and teams.
Provide cross-domain guidance on topics including risk profileexecution, control implementation, and risk management/actionplanning.
Manage extended team interactions, engaging subject matterresources where needed.
Provide support and guidance during audit, inspection, andassurance activities.
Identify opportunities to further enable Digital Data / Business self-serviceand scale & optimize controls implementation, work with Digital Risk Advisory leadsto drive change.
Deliver training / awareness sessions (e.g., lunch & learns) on digital risk &compliance topics to upskill stakeholders.
Demand/Delivery Mgmt. / Stakeholder Mgmt.
Work closely with the Digital Data teams to review the project and application portfolio to mobilize quality support to meet stakeholder needs.
Accountable for the appropriate quality staffing of PODs, Programs & Services
Oversee, monitor, and report on all Digital Risk and Compliance activities within domain of responsibility.
Plan the workload for domain of responsibility.
Advise, educate, and guide Digital Data project and product teams on and oversee compliance activities in a rapidly evolving technology environment.
Advise on and support the effective quality management of third parties, including SaaS / cloud suppliers
Lead risk assessment, quality assurance, quality strategy definition and oversee their execution in collaboration with external service providers
Quality Mgmt. System
Define Quality and Compliance Standards for emerging regulatory concerns relating to data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, etc.
Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the Digital Quality System, System Lifecycle methodology and Digital Processes
Audits & Inspections / Controls Assurance
Collaborate with Business System owners, Business Quality and Solution Center representatives to prepare for regulatory inspections and internal audits, respond to questions and address findings through corrective/ preventive action plans to improve compliance and effectiveness of the Quality Management System
Support internal quality assessments and reviews for assigned projects and applications to ensure compliance and / or application of best practices.
Internal Control & Risk Management
Support the execution of the ICM and SOX Campaigns, including the support, monitoring, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
Support IT Risk Management through identification, characterization, and development of mitigation plans, in collaboration with Digital Units and other stakeholders.
About You
REQUIREMENTS
Demonstrated experience with quality support in data governance and management setting. Experience with data governance, data science / analytics in a regulated context and in an agile environment is a key differentiator.
Ability to identify and act on next wave of regulatory compliance risks relating to data science, AI, ML, …
Adaptability to a changing and highly dynamic work environment.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated leadership and ability to effectively influence and make decisions.
Excellent written and oral communication in English, including ability to effectively educate various audiences on quality training and learning management topics.
Strong interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant field
8+ years of experience Quality Management, Computerized Systems compliance (GxP, SOX, Data Privacy) or Information Technology contributing to regulated projects or system lifecycle activities.
Experience with management of data integrity, data governance, and data management in a regulated context
Why Choose Us?
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
The opportunity is a REPLACEMENT
Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.
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