Data Management and Turing Analytics Lead

Sanofi US; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare company is seeking a Data Management & Turing Analytics Lead in Reading, UK. This innovative role focuses on shaping the data management strategy and implementing AI initiatives while ensuring alignment across business platforms. Candidates should have a strong background in biopharma with data operations expertise, proficiency in data tools such as SQL and R, and the ability to lead insights that inform strategic decisions. Join this exciting opportunity to impact healthcare through cutting-edge science and technology.

Benefits

Opportunities for career growth

Access to digital tools

Inclusive culture

Visibility at senior leadership level

Qualifications

• Experience in the biopharma industry.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical data sources.
• Proficiency in data modelling and BI tools required.
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks.
• Ability to lead complex data analyses.
• Effective in a matrixed environment.
• Strong problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the data management strategy for UK & Ireland.
• Collaborate with Brand, Sales, and Marketing teams.
• Manage master and reference data alignment.
• Drive operational efficiency with KPIs and data quality.
• Enable data-driven commercial decisions.
• Translate business needs for key strategic insights.

Skills

Data operations expertise

Business intelligence experience

Data modelling

Machine learning

BI tools (SQL, R, Python)

Agile project execution

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree (Analytics, Business, or Information Systems)

Advanced degree (desirable)

Tools

Snowflake

Job description

Data Management & Turing Analytics Lead

Location: Reading, UK

About the job

The Data Management & Turing Analytics Lead plays a pivotal dual role within the UK & Ireland commercial organization. Responsible for shaping the local data management strategy and driving the successful implementation of the AI-based Turing initiative, the role requires strategic insight, technical expertise, and strong stakeholder engagement. This new position interprets business needs and leverages global or local solutions, ensuring strategic and tactical alignment between commercial teams and technical implementation. The role is based in Reading, UK.

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We believe our cutting-edge science and manufacturing, fuelled by data and digital technologies, have the potential to transform the practice of medicine, turning the impossible into reality for millions of people. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

Main responsibilities

• Lead and execute the UK & Ireland data management strategy, ensuring harmonisation and governance across business platforms
• Collaborate with Brand, Sales, and Marketing teams to align data usage with business priorities, including product launches and campaign changes
• Manage master and reference data locally while aligning with and adopting global platforms and standards
• Drive operational efficiency through clear processes, KPIs, data quality initiatives and local adoption of global solutions
• Act as a core member of the UK Turing AI project team, enabling data‑driven commercial decisions
• Translate business needs into Turing AI implementation strategies and insights for senior leadership
• Apply data science and AI to marketing effectiveness, integrating and communicating performance metrics for strategic use
• Act as the key strategic bridge between global strategy and local implementation, leveraging support from the analytics hub team

About you

• Experience in the biopharma industry, including expertise in data operations. Business intelligence experience preferable
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical data sources and local pharma landscape
• Proficiency in data modelling, machine learning, and BI tools (e.g. SQL, R, Python; Snowflake preferred)
• Familiarity with master data management, data governance, and data quality frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex data analysis and transform insight into action
• Skilled in agile project execution and managing multiple priorities
• Effective influencer and communicator in a matrixed environment, including with senior leadership
• Strong strategic thinking, learning agility, and problem‑solving mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree required (Analytics, Business, or Information Systems preferred); advanced degree desirable

Languages

Excellent English written and verbal communication skills

Why choose us?

• A global healthcare leader focused on scientific innovation with real‑world impact
• A company committed to employee growth through learning, connection, and stretch opportunities
• An inclusive culture that values diversity and collaboration
• Access to cutting‑edge digital tools and a strong pipeline of transformative medicines
• Opportunity to drive a high‑impact AI programme with visibility at the senior leadership level
• Newly created role with flexibility to shape strategy and execution

Visas for those who do not already have the right to work in the UK will be considered on a case by case basis according to business needs and resources.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to offering interviews to candidates who request consideration under the Scheme and meet the minimum requirements for this role.

If you have a disability and require adjustments for the interview process, please email us at [e-mail]. We are dedicated to ensuring an inclusive and supportive experience for all applicants.

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.

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