Strategic Communications Lead, Data and AI

Sanofi; Toronto; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharma company in Toronto is seeking a Strategic Communications Lead in Data and AI to develop and drive communications that empower large-scale AI adoption. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of end-to-end communications experience, translating technical Data & AI concepts into engaging content. Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving lives through innovative healthcare solutions while enjoying a comprehensive rewards package and supportive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Opportunities for career growth

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of communications experience from strategy development to campaign execution.
• Ability to translate technical information for business audiences.
• Experience in crafting communications for data and AI initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead Data & AI Communications campaigns to enhance AI adoption.
• Develop educational content and communication materials.
• Drive key performance indicators to measure communication effectiveness.

Skills

End-to-end communications experience

Understanding of Data & AI concepts

Critical thinking and analytical skills

Campaign management and agile communications

Excellent written communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Data visualization tools

Job description

Reference No. R2833599

Position Title: Strategic Communications Lead, Data and AI

Department: Data and AI Strategy

Location: Toronto, ON

About the Job

Ready to grow your skills while helping shape the future of healthcare? At Sanofi, you’ll be empowered to learn, ask questions, and bring your ideas to life – all while supported by inspiring mentors and collaborative teams.

At Sanofi, we're committed to delivering next-generation healthcare solutions that patients and customers truly need. We harness data insights and leverage AI responsibly to search deeper and solve healthcare challenges sooner than ever before. We are seeking an experienced Data & AI Communications Lead who will develop compelling content, campaigns, and events that enable, empower, and drive large-scale AI adoption and literacy across Sanofi.

This role encompasses key components of supporting our Data & AI function, enhancing communications operations throughout Sanofi, and establishing best practices for internal campaign rollout and creation. As an innovative global healthcare company, we have one clear purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. We're also a company where you can flourish and advance your career, with countless opportunities to explore new challenges, build meaningful connections, and push the boundaries of what you thought possible.

Ready to make an impact?

About Sanofi

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’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’s lives.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead Sanofi wide Data & AI Communications campaigns focused on enabling large-scale AI adoption and literacy across therapeutic areas while supporting strategic business priorities and patient-centric innovation
• Drive organizational Data & AI literacy and understanding through strategic communications of Data & AI products, initiatives, and capabilities, developing educational content, workshops, and communication materials
• Drive PMO function for Data & AI communications that includes regular content reviews, campaign tracking, and use of standard measurement tools to help manage on-time delivery, stakeholder engagement, and communication effectiveness
• Drive key strategy development for Data & AI storytelling frameworks and strategic communication initiatives that deliver on evolving topics, allowing Sanofi to communicate AI advancements responsibly and effectively
• Drive the establishment of key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the reach, engagement, and impact of Data & AI communications initiatives while supporting continuous improvement efforts

About You

Education: Bachelors Degree required.

• 5-7 years of end-to-end communications experience from strategy development through to campaign execution for, digital, data, AI or related initiatives.
• Act as a translator between technical teams and business audiences, gathering communication needs, identifying key messages, and crafting that simplify complex Data change and adoption
• Understanding of Data & AI concepts and technologies, to create compelling communications content (e.g., data science, AI product implementations, cloud platforms, data visualization, governance frameworks)
• Demonstrate identifying and solving communications challenges, developing content programs, and creating opportunities to enhance stakeholder engagement and understanding
• Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills to assess communication effectiveness, audience engagement, and campaign performance
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders across technical and business teams to deliver coordinated, high-impact communications initiatives
• Campaign management and agile communications practices, with ability to manage multiple workstreams, iterate based on feedback, and adapt to changing priorities
• Self-directed communications professional able to work with ambiguity and autonomy, making sound decisions with limited guidelines while demonstrating exceptional written communication, presentation design, and interpersonal skills

Additional Information

• Travel: Little to none
• Work Environment: Fast-paced and collaborative, requiring a high degree of flexibility and adaptability.

If you're passionate about harnessing data and AI to drive business success, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on our organization.

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

This position is for a current vacant role that we are actively hiring for.

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.

North America Applicants Only

The salary range for this position is: $125,300.00 - $180,966.66

All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the LINK.

La fourchette salariale pour ce poste est la suivante: $125,300.00 - $180,966.66

Toute compensation sera déterminée en fonction de l'expérience démontrée. Les employés peuvent être admissibles à participer aux programmes d'avantages sociau de l'enterprise. Des informations supplémentaires sur les avantages sont disponibles via le lien.

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.

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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.