Sanofi

Director, Customer Data Management Lead

Sanofi$161K — $232K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Life Sciences, Data Science, Business, or related field is required; MS preferred.
  • 7+ years in data management roles within life sciences commercial operations is necessary.
  • In-depth knowledge of Customer MDM and familiarity with HCP, HCO, and Plan/Payer/PBM data.
  • Strong understanding of the use of customer data in Commercial operations processes.
  • Experience managing budgets, vendors, and resources.
  • Proficient in translating business needs into technical requirements for Digital and Analytics teams.
  • Ability to foster collaboration across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute the data strategy for Customer data across therapeutic areas.
  • Serve as the primary owner and steward of Customer Data.
  • Ensure data alignment with various Business Unit and Compliance functions.
  • Enhance discoverability and usability of customer data products for stakeholders.
  • Establish and enforce quality standards and business rules on customer data.
  • Collaborate across functions to optimize the use of Customer data.
  • Monitor, improve data quality, and ensure compliance with regulations.

Benefits

  • Engage with a supportive, future-focused team dedicated to scientific innovation.
  • Explore various growth opportunities for your career, including promotions and relocations.
  • Benefit from a well-structured rewards package reflecting your contributions.
  • Access extensive health and well-being benefits, including high-quality medical care and parental leave.
Full Job Description
Job title: Director, Customer Data Management Lead

Location: Morristown, NJ / Cambridge, MA

Position Summary:

As Director of Customer Data Management, this role owns the strategy and execution of the enterprise Master Data Management (MDM) function for US customer data-including Health Care Professionals, Organizations, Affiliations, and Plan/Payer/PBM hierarchies. The position ensures customer data is trusted, governed, and accessible, enabling data-driven decisions across Commercial, Medical, Market Access, and Compliance. This role demands ownership of end-to-end business and data processes, driving integrity, governance, and quality at scale. With customer data being foundational across all Therapeutic Areas, the Director partners with and shapes data strategy to drive alignment, consistency, and impact across the enterprise.

*Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite - required. *

Main Responsibilities:
  • Define and own the data strategy for Customer data (Health Care Professionals, Organizations, Affiliations and Plan/Payer/PBM hierarchies)
  • Serve as the accountable owner for Customer Data.
  • Align customer data with respective Business Unit/Therapeutic Areas across Market Access, Commercial, Compliance and Legal functions.
  • Ensure data customer data products are discoverable, trustworthy, and usable by analytics, operations, and business stakeholders.
  • Define and enforce business rules, definitions, and quality standards on customer data at a generic level + at a Therapeutic Area level.
  • Collaborate across GTMC functions (GTMC: Go To Market Capabilities) to ensure accurate utilization of Customer data across the enterprise.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations in partnership with Audit, Legal and Compliance teams.
  • Monitor and improve data quality, completeness, and timeliness across Customer related data assets.
  • Lead stewardship efforts including issue resolution, root cause analysis, and continuous improvements.
  • Establish and report relevant data quality metrics by Therapeutic Area.
  • Ensure all customer related data products are documented with metadata, lineage, and usage guidelines.
  • Partner with Digital and Business stakeholders to prioritize enhancements and ensure data availability, usability, and governance.


Team Leadership
  • The Director will lead/manage teams focused on Customer MDM initiatives and will be a critical member/co-lead on cross functional initiatives where customer data is foundational.
  • Foster a collaborative, agile, and data-driven culture across the organization.


About You

Qualifications:
  • BS - Life Sciences, Data Science, Business or related field - required. MS - preferred.
  • 7+ years in data management roles in life sciences commercial operations - required.
  • Deep expertise in Customer MDM and in-depth knowledge of HCP, HCO, Plan/Payer/PBM and Affiliations data.
  • Strong understanding of Customer data utilization in Commercial operations processes across CRM, Alignments, Targeting, Incentive Compensation, Analytics, Reporting, etc.
  • Strong background with life sciences commercial data assets (Rx, Sales, Product, APLD, etc.)
  • Strong communication skills to represent customer data across the commercial organization.
  • Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Experience managing budgets, vendors, and resources.
  • Strong background with life sciences commercial data assets (Rx, Sales, Product, APLD, etc.)
  • Experience working in a data mesh or domain-oriented data architecture.
  • Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements and collaborate with Digital and Analytics teams.
  • Experience in Product MDM is a plus.


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 and at least 14 weeks' gender-neutral parental leave.


The salary range for this position is:
$161,250.00 - $232,916.66

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.

About Sanofi

Sanofi is a global pharmaceutical company that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of prescription drugs and vaccines. The company operates in over 170 countries and has a diverse portfolio of products that includes treatments for diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and rare diseases. Sanofi is committed to improving global health and has a strong focus on innovation and sustainability. The company has received numerous awards for its research and development efforts and is recognized as a leader in the pharmaceutical industry.
Learn more about Sanofi
Market Cap
$121.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$12.3 billion
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
+2.5%
Revenue
$37.3 billion
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