Data Governance Lead

<p>Job title: Data Governance Lead</p><p>Location: Budapest, Váci Greens</p><p>Hybrid working</p><p></p><p></p><p><b>About the job</b></p><p></p><p>As <b>Data Governance Lead</b> within our Business Operations Transformation team, you&#39;ll lead global data governance efforts that drive Sanofi&#39;s transformation into a truly data-driven organization. Ready to get started?</p><p>Join the team that powers Sanofi from within — streamlining how we work, scaling bold ideas, and accelerating impact across the business. In our Hubs, you&#39;ll shape smarter ways of working that help bring life-changing treatments to people everywhere. As part of a global data services function, you&#39;ll define and deliver governance strategies that ensure data quality, consistency, and trust across the enterprise.</p><p></p><p><b>About Sanofi</b></p><p></p><p>We&#39;re an R&amp;D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people&#39;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&#39;s lives.</p><p></p><p><b>Main responsibilities</b></p><p></p><ul><li>Lead a global team of Data Stewards for corporate data, driving governance processes that ensure data quality and compliance.</li><li>Define and deliver actionable governance strategies across all data domains, aligned with Global Enterprise Governance frameworks.</li><li>Design, enhance, and maintain the structures, practices, and processes that underpin effective data governance.</li><li>Guide continuous data cleansing efforts and oversee the consistent application of data policies across the organization and local Data Maintenance Teams.</li><li>Oversee operational master data activities and establish clear guidelines for adoption across teams.</li><li>Partner with business and data stakeholders using Agile methodology to embed governance into Sanofi&#39;s global operating model.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>About you</b></p><p></p><p><b>Experience</b>: Solid professional background in data governance or data management, with proven ability to ensure governance process compliance across complex, global organizations.</p><p><b>Soft and technical skills</b>:</p><ul><li>Proven track record of leading teams with a governance mindset, managing multiple stakeholders across functions and geographies</li><li>Strong business acumen — understanding how digital and data initiatives drive business value</li><li>Outstanding communication skills with the ability to bridge business and technical domains, making complex concepts accessible to all audiences</li><li>Forward-thinking and innovative, with enthusiasm for exploring core model solutions that support process transformation</li><li>Ability to see the global picture across multiple domains and teams</li><li>Hands-on experience with data concepts; knowledge of MDM and CI/CD is a plus</li><li>Strong presentation skills, attention to detail, and active listening</li><li>Collaborative team player comfortable working independently and within multicultural teams</li><li>Quick learner who adapts to new business concepts and thrives in a fast-changing environment</li></ul><p><b>Education</b>: Bachelor&#39;s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a relevant field</p><p><b>Languages</b>: Fluent in English (essential for operating in a multicultural environment)</p><p></p><p><b>What We Offer</b></p><ul><li><p>Opportunity to contribute to a company that is a leader in healthcare and pioneer in digital transformation</p></li><li><p>Endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, locally or internationally</p></li><li><p>Comprehensive rewards package that recognizes your contribution</p></li><li><p>Extensive health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare and wellness programs</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p>#Sanofi #WeNeverSettle #SanofiCareers #PursueProgress #DiscoverExtraordinary #joinsanofi #careerswithpurpose #SBSBUDAPEST #LI-EUR #LI-Hybrid</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h1>Pursue <i>progress</i>, discover <i>extraordinary</i></h1><p>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.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>Watch our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v&#61;SkpDBZ-CJKw&amp;t&#61;67s" target="_blank">ALL IN video</a> and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at <a href="https://www.sanofi.com/en/our-responsibility/equality-and-inclusiveness" target="_blank">sanofi.com</a>!</p>