Reference No. R2821905
Position Title: Head of AI Workflow Engineering
Department: Data Mesh, Analytics & Governance Platforms
Location: Toronto, Canada
About the Job
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Sanofi has embarked on an ambitious digital transformation program. A cornerstone of this roadmap is the acceleration of our AI Workflow initiative, which aims to modernize core business processes through workflow automation and AI to simplify, rationalize, and augment our strategic processes. This transformation will help us bring better drugs and vaccines to patients faster, improve health outcomes, and save lives.
You are a dynamic leader and builder with a strong background in data and AI, process engineering, and building production grade products. You are passionate about leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies to revolutionize business processes and drive operational excellence. As the Head of AI Workflow Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in Sanofi's digital transformation, leading the design, development, and implementation of AI-powered workflow platform and the products built across the organization.
In this role, you will report directly to the Head of Data, AI and Governance Platforms, leading a team that will build products in the AI workflow accelerator. You will be dedicated to this area, working directly with the product line owners and the Global Head of Digital Strategy and Operations. You will work closely with multiple cross-functional teams, including Data Engineering, GenAI Platform teams, Product Line Owners, Business Process Owners, and key stakeholders across various business units. You will have direct management responsibilities for a team of data engineers with opportunities to shape and grow your team.
We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. 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 the design, development, and implementation of AI-powered workflow platform and products that transform core business processes across Sanofi
Partner with Product Line Owners and Global Business Process Owners to identify opportunities for process modernization through AI and automation
Design and build hybrid-cloud solutions with automated pipelines that ingest, transform, and deliver data products reliably to power transactional AI workflows
Establish architectural standards and best practices for transactional AI workflow engineering across the organization
Lead a team of data engineers to deliver high-quality, scalable, and production-grade transactional AI workflow solutions
Collaborate with technology platform teams to leverage existing capabilities and ensure seamless integration
Drive innovation in AI workflow engineering, staying current with emerging technologies and methodologies
Contribute to the overall digital transformation strategy and roadmap for Sanofi
Establish mechanisms to democratize low code, workflow management tools across business processes in Sanofi
About You
Key Requirements & Qualifications
Key Functional Requirements:
Strategic thinker with proven experience in building and scaling transactional AI-driven workflow solutions
Strong track record of delivering production-grade AI related products in enterprise environments
Experience in process automation, workflow optimization, and digital transformation initiatives
Deep expertise in data engineering and building operational transactional systems in agile environments
Proven ability to establish robust CI/CD pipelines for reliable product delivery
Experience building deep partnerships with technology platforms to influence roadmaps and gain early access through product manager relationships
Excellent stakeholder management skills with ability to influence and communicate at all levels
Strong product mindset with focus on user experience and business value
Proven leadership experience in building, mentoring, and managing high-performing technical teams
Demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams effectively, fostering innovation while maintaining focus on delivery
Ability to balance technical excellence with pragmatic solution delivery
Experience in agile development methodologies and product lifecycle management
Key Technical Requirements:
Bachelor's/Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field with 8+ years of relevant experience
Deep expertise in AI/ML technologies, workflow automation, and cloud platforms
Strong knowledge of modern data engineering practices and tools
Experience with AWS Bedrock and interest in agent-to-agent (A2A) architectures
Snowflake expertise and demonstrated proficiency in data platform engineering
Capacity to quickly learn and adapt to new platforms such as Elementum
Experience with workflow orchestration platforms and low-code development tools
Strong knowledge of enterprise workflow platforms and automation tools
Proficiency in cloud technologies (preferably AWS) and distributed systems
Strong programming skills (Python, Java) and understanding of software architecture
Experience with CI/CD practices and DevOps principles
Knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance requirements
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 new 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.
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Pursue progress, discover extraordinaryBetter 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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North America Applicants Only
The salary range for this position is:
$165,800.00 - $239,466.66All 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:
$165,800.00 - $239,466.66Toute 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.