Artificial Intelligence Governance Expert

Artificial Intelligence Governance Expert

Who You Are :

You are a dynamic AI Governance Expert interested in challenging the status quo to ensure development and impact of Sanofi's AI solutions for the patients of tomorrow. You are an influencer and leader who has deployed DSC / AI / ML solutions applying state-of-the art algorithms with technically robust lifecycle management. You have a keen eye for improvement opportunities and a demonstrated ability to deliver AI / ML solutions while working across different technologies and in a cross-functional environment.

We are seeking an experienced AI Governance expert to coordinate our artificial intelligence initiatives. This role involves leading and coordinating the development and deployment of AI solutions, guiding a team of talented data scientists and engineers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and deliver cutting-edge AI projects.

Job Highlights & Main Responsibilities :

• Coordinate and manage our AI team in developing innovative AI solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Ensure regulatory, data privacy and other best practices for AI and GenAI projects.
• Ensure AI systems comply with privacy laws, data protection regulations, and industry best practices.
• Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on AI governance principles, policies, and best practices.
• Identify and assess potential risks associated with AI technologies and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Implement risk management frameworks to monitor and address biases, security vulnerabilities, and ethical concerns in AI models.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including data scientists, legal teams, ethicists, and regulatory bodies, to align AI initiatives with governance standards.
• Serve as a point of contact for AI governance-related queries and issues.
• Conduct regular audits of AI systems to ensure compliance with established governance policies.
• Document and report on governance activities, compliance status, and any incidents or breaches.
• Stay updated on emerging trends and advancements in AI governance and disseminate knowledge across the organization.
• Analyze existing operations to identify risks and redundancies.
• Work with business stakeholders, developers, engineers, and MLOps to deliver AI / ML solutions.

Key Requirements & Qualifications :

• Degree or master’s degree in mathematics, computer science, engineering, physics, statistics, economics, or a related quantitative discipline with strong coding skills, OR Master’s Degree in relevant domain with 5+ years of analytical experience.
• Understanding of AI technologies, machine learning algorithms, and data science principles.
• In-depth knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to AI, including privacy, bias, and accountability.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in conducting audits and preparing compliance reports.
• Minimum of (X) years of experience in AI governance, data privacy, compliance, or a related field.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing governance frameworks and policies.
• Experience with various enterprise-level Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).
• Hands-on experience in Generative AI projects using state-of-the-art technologies : LangChain, Pinecone, Claude, ChatGPT, AI Frameworks and others.
• Strong experience defining and developing AI solutions from an end-to-end perspective.
• Experience leveraging AI agents like LangChain, AutoGPT or similar in corporate environments.
• Hands-on AI / ML modeling experience of complex datasets combined with a strong understanding of theoretical foundations of AI / ML.
• Experience developing deployable code and deploying models in product-focused development under an agile environment.
• Comfortable working in cloud and high-performance computing environments (e.g., AWS, GCP, Databricks, Apache Spark).
• Excellent written and verbal communication, business analysis, data visualization and data storytelling skills.
• A demonstrated ability to work and collaborate in a team environment.
• Proven track record of successfully leading AI projects from conception to deployment.
• Nice to have : Experience in life sciences and healthcare and experience in a complex global organization.

Other Skills and Competencies :

• Advanced Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) skills.
• Strong English skills both written and spoken. Spanish and French are a plus.
• Analytical mind and flexible, pro-active and result-driven attitude.
• Ability to be highly productive and effective in remote working conditions.
• Ability to find compromises : balance between pushing for change and bringing people along.
• Team player.
• Goal-focused.
• Passion for improving and challenging the status quo : a strong educator and digital evangelist.
• Learning mindset, eager to learn.
• Enthusiasm and professionalism.
• Strong self-motivation.
• Ability to handle different tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in an International and multi-cultural global team, based on transparency, constructive feedback, mutual respect, and integrity.