Senior Director, Medical Affairs Data Analytics and Insights

Role Summary

Lead strategic development and execution of data analytics and insights capabilities across the NA medical affairs organization. Represent NA Medical in driving the One Sanofi data strategy and lead innovation to optimize data-driven decisions and effective use of real-world data for actionable insights and evidence generation, collaborating with Global and US medical units, RWE, GTMC, commercial analytics, and digital teams. Join the team transforming care for people with immune challenges, rare diseases, cancers, and neurological conditions in Specialty Care.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive medical data analytics strategy aligned with business and organizational objectives
• Design and execute advanced analytics solutions to generate impactful medical insights from diverse data sources (RWD, clinical trials, scientific engagement data, medical information)
• Establish and oversee the medical data analytics center of excellence, providing strategic direction on analytics methodologies, tools, and capabilities
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for data-driven decision making in medical strategy and operations
• Lead the evaluation and implementation of innovative analytics technologies, including AI/ML solutions for medical affairs applications
• Develop frameworks for measuring and communicating the impact of medical affairs activities through data-driven approaches
• Provide strategic input into Sanofi’s data asset strategy, representing NA medical therapeutic areas
• Serve as an expert consultant to NA medical teams on appropriate use of data assets and platforms
• Ensure compliance with data governance, privacy regulations, and industry standards
• Build and mentor a team of data scientists and analysts to support medical affairs analytics needs
• Collaborate with global teams to align analytics approaches, tools, and share best practices

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in healthcare analytics, with at least 5 years in the pharmaceutical industry
• Demonstrated expertise in advanced analytics, data science methodologies, and visualization tools
• Strong understanding of medical affairs functions and the pharmaceutical industry landscape
• Experience leading analytics teams and managing complex, cross-functional projects
• Deep knowledge of healthcare data sources, RWE, and clinical data analytics
• Proven track record of translating complex analyses into actionable insights for stakeholders
• Strong business acumen and ability to align analytics strategy with organizational objectives
• Experience with modern analytics platforms, visualization tools, and vendors (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance requirements in healthcare analytics
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to travel as required for key meetings and corporate events

Education

• Advanced degree in healthcare, data science, or related field (PhD, MD, PharmD, or equivalent required)
• Masters in data analytics, biostatistics, or related field (valuable, not required)

Additional Requirements

• Travel as required for key meetings and corporate events