Job title : Head of Category Analytics

Location : Hyderabad

Hiring Manager : Head of Insights & Productivity

At Sanofi we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of the patients and families we serve, and we accomplish our goals through world-class research and with the compassion and commitment of our employees.

As we continue to transform the practice of medicine, the next chapter of Sanofi’s Play to Win strategy will require a focus on delivering transformation and simplification of our core processes, optimizing resource allocation and deployment to fuel business growth and investment in science.

To facilitate this transformation, a new Business Operations Business Unit is being established, bringing together existing business service activities, and driving further expansion of centralized services at scale into a global unit, with a focus on driving simplification, efficiency, and productivity.

This new Business Unit will enable the delivery of best-in-class business support capabilities across the organization, incorporating and engaging disparate teams from across areas such as R&D, M&S, the Corporate Functions and GBUs into new global Service Delivery Towers with initial services spanning Commercial, Finance, Procurement and People & Culture.

About the job

Reporting to the Head of Insights & Productivity, the Head of Category Analytics plays a critical role in developing and executing a comprehensive category analytics strategy, leading advanced analytics efforts, fostering continuous improvement, engaging stakeholders, and providing leadership to a team of analytics professionals. Additionally, the role emphasizes staying current on innovations in analytics and driving the adoption of cutting-edge technologies for enhanced category management capabilities.

Main Responsibilities

Category Analytics Strategy : Develop and execute a comprehensive category analytics strategy in alignment with the broader procurement and business strategies. Lead efforts to gather, analyze, and derive actionable insights from data related to procurement categories.

Data Analysis and Reporting : Oversee the design, development, and execution of advanced analytics strategies for category management. Deliver business insights, spend analytics, and category reporting, utilizing custom, predictive, and prescriptive analytical techniques.

Continuous Improvement : Drive continuous improvement in category analytics processes and procedures through the adoption of a standard global analytics framework. Identify opportunities to improve data quality, efficiency, and analytical capabilities.

Stakeholder Engagement : Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across Sanofi, including Global Business Units, R&D, Marketing & Sales, and Corporate Functions. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand category-related business needs and align analytics strategies accordingly.

Team Leadership : Lead a team of analytics professionals, fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making and innovation. Provide feedback and guidance to team members to support individual and team-level goals and objectives.

Innovation and Technology Adoption : Stay current on developments in category analytics, data science, and emerging technologies. Drive the adoption of innovative analytics tools and technologies to enhance category management capabilities.

About You

Experience : ​

10+ years of experience in complex, global transformations, strategy, operations and / or consulting

Experience in healthcare and / or life-science industry.

Soft and technical skills :

Strong technical skills with a specific focus on big data, advanced analytics, insights, process automation, AI and reporting.

Strong verbal and written communication skills; effective collaborator with strong trust-building and influencing skills.

Strong quality control / assessment and risk assessment skills.

Ability to think strategically, innovate, and execute a plan.

Results-oriented with strong analytics skills; ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate information with attention to detail and accuracy.

Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and intellectual curiosity.

Developed business partnering, collaboration, and interpersonal skills required.

Global or international experience and ability to work with a diverse team.

Education : BA / BS or advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or other business discipline.

Languages :  Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Why choose us?

Our Hubs are a crucial part of how we innovate, improving performance across every Sanofi department and providing a springboard for the amazing work we do.

As Head of Category Analytics, you will play a critical role in developing and executing a comprehensive category analytics strategy, while enjoying lots of opportunities to broaden your experience and hone your skills.

Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.

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. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue progress. And let’s discover extraordinary together.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity. Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!

Pursue , discover

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.

Watch our and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at !