Kaoutar Sghiouer is the Global Head of Data & AI at Sanofi, she is spearheading the company’s data democratization strategy and accelerating its ambition to become the first AI-powered biopharma at scale. Her work spans the full value chain, from drug discovery and clinical development to manufacturing and commercial operations, delivering measurable impact on innovation and performance. Beyond Sanofi, Kaoutar has played a key role in numerous international Data & AI initiatives, contributing to the development of advanced technologies and holding multiple patents in data processing and AI methodologies. She holds a PhD in Artificial Intelligence from Université de Technologie de Compiègne (UTC), an Executive Management Program certification from HEC Paris, Harvard University and IMD. Kaoutar is widely recognized for her pioneering contributions to digital health and for her leadership in applying AI at scale to improve patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and decision-making across the pharmaceutical industry.