R&D Strategy Director leading strategic initiatives for Sanofi's R&D framework. Focus on shaping R&D directions and driving competitiveness through data-driven insights and initiatives.
Responsibilities
Independently lead enterprise-visible strategic initiatives and executive discussions, acting as both a catalyst for change and a trusted advisor to senior R&D leadership.
Lead complex, high-impact strategic initiatives with direct RDLT visibility.
Structure ambiguous strategic problems and develop actionable recommendations that shape long-term R&D direction.
Prepare and moderate executive-level discussions, including RDLT, Board, and SciCom-related forums.
Challenge assumptions constructively through data-driven analysis and competitive benchmarking.
Ideate and execute 4–8 high-impact strategic initiatives annually that strengthen competitiveness, modernization, and organizational effectiveness.
Deliver measurable outcomes and ensure initiatives transition effectively to R&D Operations for sustainable implementation.
Maintain a pragmatic, collaborative tone while acting as R&D’s trusted strategic conscience.
Requirements
Typically 6–8+ years of professional experience in strategic roles within life sciences.
Significant exposure to complex strategic problem solving and executive-level interaction.
Experience in top-tier strategy consulting or comparable high-performance environments is strongly valued.
Demonstrated experience leading high-impact strategic initiatives from ideation through executive framing.
Strong business judgment and ability to structure ambiguous strategic problems.
Demonstrated ability to independently engage and influence senior executive stakeholders.
Fluent English (written and spoken) required.
Benefits
No specific benefits mentioned; general company inclusiveness stated.
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