Senior Director, Medical Affairs Data Analytics and Insights

About This Role

Lead the strategic development and execution of data analytics and insights capabilities across the North American medical affairs organization. Drive innovation to optimize data-driven decisions and effective use of real-world data for actionable insights and evidence generation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive medical data analytics strategy aligned with business and organizational objectives
• Drive the design and execution of advanced analytics solutions to generate impactful medical insights from diverse data sources
• Establish and oversee the medical data analytics center of excellence
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for data-driven decision making
• Lead the evaluation and implementation of innovative analytics technologies, including AI/ML solutions
• Develop frameworks for measuring and communicating the impact of medical affairs activities
• Provide strategic input into Sanofi’s data asset strategy
• 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

Requirements

• Advanced degree (PhD, MD, PharmD, or equivalent) in healthcare, data science, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in healthcare analytics
• 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical industry
• Demonstrated expertise in advanced analytics, data science methodologies, and visualization tools
• Strong understanding of medical affairs functions and 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
• 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

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in healthcare, data science, or related field (PhD, MD, PharmD, or equivalent required)
• 10+ years of experience in healthcare analytics, with at least 5 years in pharmaceutical industry

Nice to Have

• Masters in data analytics, biostatistics, or related field

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits