Information Protection Operations Head

Information Protection Operations Head# Sanofi Careers## Information Protection Operations HeadBewerben: Gentilly: Vollzeit: Heute ausgeschrieben: Enddatum: 30. November 2026 (Noch 17 Tage Zeit für Bewerbung): R2872426*Le contenu du poste est libellé en anglais car il nécessite de nombreuses interactions avec nos filiales à l’international, l'anglais étant la langue de travail.**This job offer is accessible to all, regardless of gender.**Job title:* *Information Protection Operations Head**

Location:
Gentilly – France
* *Given the level of English required for this position, applications must be accompanied by an English version of the CV/resume.
* *About the job*Information is one of the crown jewels assets but also one of the most vulnerable for Pharma world. The Information Protection head of operations plays an essential role to protect intellectual & industrial property, patients’ data and Group strategy. He stands at the crossroads between Security, Cybersecurity, Legal expertise, actionable Geopolitics, modus operandi and trends intelligence, and operational excellence. He participates in guaranteeing that Sanofi informational assets are safe from internal or external threats, aligned with the Company’s AI driven mission.Managing operations, he supervises for this scope a team of experts in Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Insider Risk (if information relevant), Classification and labelling, Incident response, Governance and Conformity, AI and geopolitics, information and reputation. The position requires a strategic view and discipline in execution to balance the mitigation and ensure outcomes are technically robust, but also legally strong to feed a Court case.
The position carries a truly global scope, requiring close collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders and Business Units worldwide. The incumbent will serve as a trusted advisor, translating complex threat landscapes into actionable protection strategies. Not only advisory but communication, acculturation, and training are core dimensions of this role, as building or strengthening a culture of information protection across a diverse, multinational workforce is as critical as the technical controls deployed.*Main responsibilities*Reporting to Head of Security Business Intelligence Center, Information Protection and Insider Risk, the position is naturally focusing on Information, but also transversely a full supportive component of the integrated unit.Operational leadership• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Allocate resources across operational priorities, balancing reactive incident response with proactive protection initiatives.
• Establish and maintain operational processes, workflows, and escalation procedures to ensure consistent and efficient program delivery.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders to embed information protection practices across the organization.
• Report regularly risk posture, emerging threats, and program’s maturity to the Head of Security Business Intelligence, Information Protection and Insider Risk.Information Protection Operations• Oversee the design, deployment, tuning, and continuous improvement of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions.
• Lead the Insider Risk Management program (information protection component): detection, use cases, behavioral analytics, investigation workflows, and case management processes.
• Govern the Information Classification & Labeling framework, ensuring consistent application of sensitivity labels across repositories, collaboration platforms, and communication channels.
• Manage information security incidents lifecycle: detection, investigation, containment, remediation, and post-incident review.
• Ensure operational readiness through regular testing, tabletop exercises, and simulation drills for information protection scenarios.
• Monitor threat intelligence and translate geopolitical and sector-specific threat developments into operational protective measures.
• Act as a trusted advisor on risks, geopolitical threat intelligence, and security implications of AI.
• Design and deliver comprehensive awareness and training programs to build a strong culture of information protection across Sanofi's global workforce, adapting content for diverse audiences and cultural contexts.
• Develop and execute acculturation strategies to drive behavioral change.Innovation & Continuous improvement• Monitor and evaluate emerging technologies with particular focus on Artificial Intelligence assessing their geopolitical implications, legal frameworks, opportunities, risks, and threats for information protection.
• Apply AI prompting best practices to leverage generative AI tools responsibly and effectively within the Information Protection function, while developing guardrails against their misuse.**Information Protection Expertise (360° Informatio