Corporate Strategy Lead

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About Sanofi

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives

The Corporate Strategy Lead reports to the Head of Corporate Strategy under the sponsorship of the Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Committee members, with a focus on transversal strategic planning exercise. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping the company’s long-term strategic direction, evaluating new business opportunities, and supporting executive-level decision-making. You will work cross-functionally with senior leaders across R&D, Commercial, Finance, and M&A to identify growth opportunities, address key challenges, and deliver actionable insights.

About the job

Main responsibilities:

• As a valued team member, work proactively with the Corporate Strategy Head, bringing both rigor and agility in each project
• Contribute to the PSW preparation and coordinate TA strategy network
• Lead strategic evaluations of Sanofi’s R&D and commercial portfolio, guiding prioritization and resource allocation across therapeutic areas.
• Partner with R&D and Finance to conduct forward-looking assessments of pipeline value, risk-adjusted ROI, and portfolio diversification.
• Support cross-functional governance forums by delivering robust strategic insights.
• Identify gaps, overlaps, and high-impact opportunities within the portfolio that align with enterprise objectives
• Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to the Executive Committee and a core member of the Corporate Strategy leadership team
• Mentor junior team members and foster a high-performing, collaborative culture.
• Act as a strategic integrator, connecting global insights across R&D, commercial, and finance to drive unified action
• Contribute to Strategy Board meeting preparation

About you

Education / Experience

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree is required
• Advanced Degree (PhD in Life Sciences, MD, Pharm D) preferred

• A minimum of 10+ years of direct experience in the life sciences industry and/or Strategy Consulting. Previous experience in a grounded business position would be a plus
  

Core competencies /skills

• Robust analytic and presentation skills including expert ppt skills
• Agility, Flexibility and ability to manage the ambiguity
• Ability to manage workload and prioritize among project activities
• Prioritization skills, strong focus and ability to structure and communicate complex concepts clearly and succinctly
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer oriented
• Leadership skills required to influence outcomes, communicate/collaborate with all levels of the organization, and facilitate development of solutions to address critical business needs
• Ability to interface with Senior Executives, Senior leaders, Technical and scientific expert, to bring new perspective and question the status quo
• Fluent in English; French and/or other foreign languages is a plus

Why Choose Us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.