Reference No.R2826772Position Title:Head of Solutions EngineeringDepartment:Digital TechnologyLocation:Toronto, CanadaAbout the JobSanofi is building the pharmaceutical industry's first AI-powered operating system—and we need a Head of Solutions Engineering (a Technology Principle) to make it happen. You’ll lead a specialized team of 5-7 solution engineers while partnering directly with our Agentic AI core team to accelerate cloud transformation, modernize API frameworks, and dramatically improve infrastructure reliability across our global pharmaceutical operations.This isn’t a traditional technology role. You’ll build and lead a cross‑functional team with full hiring authority while maintaining the technical depth to challenge specialists and drive architectural coherence. Your decisions will impact 130K+ users, 21,000 hosts, 4,000 databases, and 5,000 applications supporting life‑saving medicine development worldwide.Reporting Structure:Direct report to Global Head of Digital Technology with dotted line to Enterprise ArchitectureLocation:Based in one of following sites: Morristown, NJ, Cambridge, MA, Toronto, CA, Paris, FR (Hybrid work schedule)Main ResponsibilitiesWhat You’ll LeadRecruit 5-7 specialized solution engineersacross Cloud, API/Integration, Database, Network, and ObservabilityEstablish cross‑domain collaboration frameworks that eliminate technical silosDrive career development and career growth for high‑performing technical talentLead through influence and technical credibility in a matrix organizationEnable AI‑Powered Pharmaceutical InnovationPartner with Agentic AI core teamto design infrastructure supporting intelligent automationArchitect cloud‑native solutions optimized for AI/ML workloads with pharmaceutical complianceEstablish real‑time data pipelines enabling AI‑powered drug discovery and manufacturingImplement API frameworks supporting agent‑to‑agent communication and automated decision‑makingAccelerate Critical Technology TransformationsCloud Transformation:Lead hybrid cloud migration with AWS/Azure governance and FinOpsAPI Modernization:Design an enterprise API strategy enabling seamless pharmaceutical data flowsDatabase Evolution:Modernize data architecture supporting AI/ML analytics and regulatory complianceObservability & SRE:Implement monitoring platforms targeting 50% incident reduction, 70% MTTR improvementNetwork Security:Deploy a zero‑trust architecture across global pharmaceutical operationsDrive Strategic Technology GovernanceCo‑develop enterprise standards with Enterprise Architecture, balancing innovation and complianceGuide technology evaluation and vendor strategies for pharmaceutical‑scale implementationsEstablish architectural decision frameworks, ensuring consistency across global operationsIntegrate GxP, SOX, and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements into all technology practicesAbout YouWhat You BringRequired Experience15+ years enterprise technology leadershipincluding5+ years leading technical teamswith hiring authorityDeep expertise across 3+ domains:Cloud Architecture, API/Integration, Database, Network, and ObservabilityLarge‑scale transformation leadershipin organizations with 10,000+ usersRegulated industry experiencewith GxP, SOX, HIPAA, or equivalent compliance frameworksAI/ML infrastructure experience,including data pipelines and cloud‑native ML platformsMulti‑platform integrationand strategic technology planning at enterprise scaleTravel:30% domestic and international travel required for global team collaboration and stakeholder engagementLanguage:Fluid in EnglishHighly Valued ExperienceAgentic AI or intelligent automation platform implementationMulti‑cloud expertise (AWS/Azure) with FinOps and governanceSite Reliability Engineering with observability platform implementationGlobal technology operations across distributed teams and regulatory environmentsEssential Leadership CapabilitiesCross‑Domain Technical Leadership:Guide specialists while maintaining architectural coherenceAI‑Technology Translation:Bridge AI/ML requirements with foundational technology capabilitiesPharmaceutical Business Acumen:Understand how technology impacts drug development and patient outcomesStrategic Communication:Translate complex technical concepts for C‑level executivesInnovation‑Compliance Balance:Drive cutting‑edge adoption while maintaining regulatory adherenceEducation & CredentialsRequiredBachelor's degreein Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Systems Analysis, or related field; OREquivalent: 20+ years of progressive enterprise technology leadership may substitute the degreePreferredMaster's degreein Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Management, or MBA with a technology/healthcare focusCloud certifications:AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect ExpertEnterprise Architecture:TOGAF, Zachman FrameworkAdditional certifications:DevOps, Automation (Terraform, Kubernetes), Networking, Security, AI/ML platformsWhy 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 programsCompensationThe salary range for this position is:$160,100.00 - $231,233.33EEO StatementSanofi 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Head Of Solutions Engineering - $160,100 - $231,233 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 Sanofi
📍 Toronto