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Reference No. R2733836
Position Title: EDG Change Management & Communication Manager
Department: Program Management
Location : Downtown area of Toronto, Ontario
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 Canada’s leading investors in life sciences, manufacturing and research and development, we focus on delivering new and better ways to address unmet medical needs. Our life-changing and lifesaving products are grounded in science that Canadians can trust. They 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.
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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.
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Leading Edge Tech Stack: Experience build products that will be deployed globally on a leading-edge tech stack.
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World Class Mentorship and Training: Working with renowned, published (https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=9DCRnPkAAAAJ&hl=en) leaders and academics in machine learning to further develop your skillsets.
Who You Are:
As the Change Management and Communication Manager for Enterprise Data Governance, you will play a crucial role in driving organizational change and ensuring effective communication strategies are implemented within the data governance framework. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate smooth transitions, mitigate resistance, and maximize adoption of data governance initiatives across the enterprise. Your responsibilities will involve developing and executing change management plans, crafting clear and compelling communications, and fostering a culture of data governance, data stewardship and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Change Management Strategy:
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Develop comprehensive change management strategies and plans to support the implementation of enterprise data governance program.
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Identify potential risks and resistance to change and develop mitigation strategies to address them.
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Work closely with GBUs/GFs and digital teams to assess the impact of changes and develop strategies to minimize disruption to business operations.
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Establish evolving key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of change management and communication efforts.
Communication planning and execution:
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Create clear, concise, and engaging communication materials to convey the purpose, benefits, and expectations of data governance initiatives to various stakeholders.
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Collaborate with different GBUs/GFs and digital teams to ensure consistent messaging and branding across all communication channels.
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Utilize multiple communication channels, such as emails, presentations, intranet, and town hall meetings, to reach different audience segments effectively.
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Develop training materials and conduct workshops to educate employees on data governance policies, procedures, and best practices.
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Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across different departments and levels of the organization to gain buy-in, and support for enterprise data governance and also, to support data governance adoption.
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Act as a liaison between GBUs/GFs/digital data team, and executive leadership to ensure alignment of goals and priorities.
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Solicit feedback from key stakeholders to identify areas for improvement and make necessary adjustments to Enterprise data governance program.
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Foster a culture of data stewardship, accountability, and compliance by promoting the value of data governance within the organization.
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Leverage various communication channels to foster data governance awareness and adoption to support data centric culture across the organization.
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Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging trends in change management and communication to continuously improve strategies and approaches.
Key Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
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Proven experience 8 years in change management, communication, or organizational development roles, preferably within the context of data governance or information management.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences and mediums.
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Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
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Knowledge of data governance frameworks, regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), and data management best practices are plus.
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Servant Leadership
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Communication and Facilitation
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Understanding of Change Management/Communication and data governance best practices
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Problem Solving capacity.
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Adaptability and Continuous Learning
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Experience working in life sciences/pharmaceutical industry is a plus.
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Experience in project management, including planning, execution, and evaluation is plus.
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.
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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.
Thank you in advance for your interest.
Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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