Digital Development Strategy Lead

Job Title: Digital Development Strategy Lead

Grade: L4
Hiring Manager: Maritza Osorio

Location: Cambridge, MA, Morristown, NJ

About the Job

At Sanofi, we’re committed to providing the next-gen healthcare that patients and customers need. It’s about harnessing data insights and leveraging AI responsibly to search deeper and solve sooner than ever before

We are seeking a Digital Development Strategy Lead to partner with digital leaders in developing 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 Clinical Development, 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

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?​

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 development 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 our portfolio

• 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

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

Technology scouting and market intelligence

• Translate the overarching ecosystem design, understand where there are gaps and help find solutions that meet business needs

• 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

• Collaborate with technology landscaping design effors 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

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required.  (A master’s degree in Science, Engineering, or MBA degree preferred)

• A minimum of 4-5 years of experience in health and life sciences (pharma R&D preferred)

• Minimum 5 years focused on digital strategy, technology scouting, or innovation management

• Strong understanding of emerging techno