Digital Research Strategy Lead

Job Title: Digital Research Strategy Lead

Location: Cambridge, MA OR Morristown, NJ

We are an innovative global healthcare company, driven by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. Our team, across some 100 countries, is dedicated to transforming the practice of medicine by working to turn the impossible into the possible. We provide potentially life-changing treatment options and life-saving vaccine protection to millions of people globally, while putting sustainability and social responsibility at the center of our ambitions.  

We are seeking a Digital Research Strategy Lead to drive our digital strategy by identifying emerging technologies, market trends, and strategic opportunities that will shape the future of R&D.  This role requires a deep understanding of the digital and technology landscape in Research, a strong ability to scout and assess innovative solutions, and a strategic mindset to align digital initiatives with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have experience in digital transformation, ecosystem scouting, and the ability to translate market intelligence into actionable roadmaps for R&D 

Main Responsibilities: 

Strategic planning and execution 

• Contribute to the overall digital transformation strategy of Sanofi, working closely with other digital leaders across the organization. 

• Partner with internal experts and digital R&D leadership team to develop a modern digital strategy that supports R&D operations and drive innovation 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize and integrate digital capabilities into the R&D pipeline 

• Translate technology insights into strategic recommendations, roadmaps, and investment opportunities  

• Collaborate with core digital and enterprise digital functions to support a holistic approach of delivery 

• Drive the adoption of enterprise initiatives such as product operating model and digital governance 

• Drives strategy roadmap, challenges initiatives with scenario planning and supports execution with data analysis and KPIs 

Technology scouting and market intelligence 

• Continuously monitor and analyze emerging technologies (AI/ML, digital therapeutics, quantum computing, synthetic data etc) and assess the impact on R&D 

• Work with Digital’s Core Functions (Partnerships, Legal, etc.) to identify, evaluate, and build partnerships with startups, academic institutions, and technology vendors 

• Lead technology landscaping efforts to ensure early adoptions of innovations that align with business needs 

• Provide insights on competitive trends, regulatory shifts, and disruptive innovations shaping the future of digital R&D 

• Promote technological advances, creating an environment where people and technology thrive together  

Innovation & Ecosystem Development 

• Foster relationships with external partners, incubators, accelerators, and venture capital firms to stay ahead of the innovation curve 

• Build and manage an innovation portfolio, ensuring alignment with R&D priorities and goals 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive pilot programs and proof-of-concept initiatives to validate the potential impact of new technologies 

• Work as part of a team of problem solvers of complex business issues from strategy to execution 

About You

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