Digital Data Architect (R&D)

Digital Data Architect (R&D)

• Location: Barcelona – Spain

• Hybrid

• Full time

About the job

At Sanofi, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.  We believe our cutting-edge science and manufacturing, fueled by data and digital technologies, have the potential to transform the practice of medicine, turning the impossible into possible for millions of people. 

As one of the leading investors in life sciences, manufacturing and research and development, we focus on delivering new and better ways to address unmet medical needs. Our products empower self-care, prevent and treat diseases, and help people live better. 

Our vision for digital, data analytics and AI 

Sanofi has embarked into a vast and ambitious digital transformation program. A cornerstone of this roadmap is the acceleration of its data transformation and of the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) solutions. This has enabled us, to accelerate R&D, improve manufacturing and commercial performance, and bring novel drugs and vaccines to patients faster, all in order to improve health and save lives. 

The Digital Team at Sanofi is a unique data-driven team. We pride ourselves on being data obsessed and highly focused on using state of the art processes along with global technologies to drive impact to our solutions. We measure our insights and products based on how they perform across the globe and hold ourselves to the highest regard as our solutions can impact millions of lives. When tackling a problem, we do not just ask how we will create a solution, but how we will create a solution that reaches across the world with the best possible societal outcome. 

If you are passionate about improving the health and wellness of people across the globe using Data as your means, then you should look no farther than the Digital Team here at Sanofi. Join us on our journey in enabling Sanofi’s Digital Transformation through becoming an AI first organization.

• AI Factory – Versatile Teams Operating in Cross Functional Pods: Utilizing digital and data resources to develop AI products, bringing data management, AI and product development skills to products, programs and projects to create an agile, fulfilling and meaningful work environment. 

• Leading Edge Tech Stack: Experience build products that will be deployed globally on a leading-edge tech stack. 

About you

The R&D Solution Architect creates and designs comprehensive solutions to support and facilitate business operations. (S)He is accountable for the relevant selection and usage of IT components and standards (security, technical product) in alignment with the technology Strategy and Enterprise Architecture policies and guidelines. The R&D Solution Architect will leverage the Digital portfolio, catalog of services, existing platforms as well as integrate new industry standards to define and implement the R&D architecture strategy.  The role will streamline platform/services utilization in financially efficient manner to maximize business value while ensuring Digital operational efficiency. 

Main responsibilities:

• Lead the R&D data foundations design of solutions for large projects and programs; through expert knowledge translate high-level business requirements into data models and appropriate metadata, test data, and data quality standards.

• Implements required R&D foundations architecture and design to meet business use case requirements and expand capabilities including research & early development, CMC, clinical, regulatory and pharmacovigilance.

• Direct and control large specialist teams to undertake the delivery of a comprehensive & transversal R&D data platform.

• Work as part of the program management team on large program, governing and shaping the delivery of projects. Work closely with external suppliers to ensure solution makes best use of technology and meets requirements.

• Simplify the existing R&D data foundations architecture, delivering reusable services and cost saving opportunities in line with the policies and standards of the group.

• Lead collaborative team working with other areas within Digital to ensure that all solutions are complete, operable, conform to business processes, and meet the business needs with the agreed quality of service.

• Responsible throughout the entire project lifecycle for the end-to-end solution of the project and compliance with enterprise data model and logical data groups.

• Provide clear, continuous, and consistent R&D data architecture leadership at a detailed level within the project.

• Lead and participate in the peer review and quality assurance of project architectural artifacts across Digital teams through governance forums. Report key architecture decisions and implications to the architectural governance forums.

• Identify and communicate appropriate resource requirements and work breakdown structure based on skills profile and best fit to complete the end-to-end solution design, and work with the program manager to ensure that project plans and finances align with the design.

• Participate in the supplier selection process, evaluating usefulness and cost of products and making appropriate recommendations.

• Expected to carry out core accountabilities with minimal level of supervision for complex tasks and no supervision for more routine matters.

• Drive project knowledge back to the enterprise R&D data model and ensure that it evolves correctly.

• Create and maintain current- and target-state data architectures.

• Define and manage standards, guidelines, and processes to ensure R&D data quality.

• Ensure technology solutions are in alignment with enterprise data architecture principles and target state.

• Work with Digital teams, business analysts and data analytics teams to understand patient data needs and develop solutions.

• Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies for data management, insights, and analytics.

• Responsible for ensuring the integrity and privacy of protected health information (PHI).

• Oversee third party architecture designs.

• Ensure Agile Dev/Ops alignment to architecture implementation in compliant and consistent manner with team strategy.

Job-specific Skills & Competencies:

• Application Design & Integration – Advanced

• Data architecture – Advanced

• DevOps – Intermediate

• Architecture – Advanced

• Compliance of computerized systems – Advanced

• Lean & Agile practices – Intermediate

Transversal Skills & Competencies (soft & behavioral skills):

• Business Acumen – Advanced

• Problem Solving – Advanced

• Decision Making- Intermediate

• Critical Thinking – Advanced

• Transversal collaboration – Intermediate

Key Requirements:   

• Understanding of life sciences/pharma.

• Solid years of experience in R&D, working with comprehensive data architecture.

• Experience with data-processing systems (OLTP vs. OLAP – normalization vs. denormalization), plus capacity to go deeper – into data modelling itself.

• Experience oversee the full lifecycle of R&D projects, from architecture design through implementation, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and external vendors to ensure seamless delivery.

• Experience optimizing the utilization of R&D platforms to maximize business value while ensuring operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

• Ability to lead the governance of architecture decisions, ensuring compliance with GxP, HIPAA, GDPR, and internal data quality standards.

• The candidate must be detailed oriented, customer driven, able to work well across time zones on a truly global team, and a team player.

• Knowledge on agile environments, being able to create adaptable, scalable data solutions that enhance R&D capabilities across areas including early development, clinical, regulatory, and pharmacovigilance.

• Strong experience working with data and data platforms.

• Strong experience with Agile based development, preferably with direct experience as Solution Architect.

• Preferred experience with GxP, HIPAA and GDPR regulations.

• Demonstrate professional and reliable behavior on a consistent basis.

Languages:

• Fluent spoken and written English

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 and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.

• 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. 

• Work on Global programs in a truly International and multi-cultural environment.

• Work with highly qualified teams using state-of-the-art technologies to shape the future of Sanofi.

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 our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!

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Pursue progress, discover extraordinary

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But 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. So, let’s be those people.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!