Sanofi · 1 day ago
Strategic Initiative Lead – Regulatory Data, Digital and AI
Morristown, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expSanofi is an innovative global healthcare company focused on improving people's lives through science. The Strategic Initiative Lead will transform bold ideas into validated opportunities, guiding high-risk initiatives in regulatory affairs through uncertainty and ensuring investment decisions are backed by rigorous validation.
Health CareLife SciencePharmaceuticalTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Lead selected initiatives from incubation through validation and acceleration, designing success criteria, validation metrics, and learning agendas
Translate early concepts into tangible pilots, proofs of value, or minimum viable capabilities that can secure time and budget for scaling
Reframe business problems by leveraging regulatory SME expertise to ensure initiatives move from good to great
Represent initiatives with senior stakeholders, clearly communicating assumptions, progress, risks, and opportunities
Influence decision-makers with strong business cases built on regulatory insight, user needs, and measurable outcomes
Serve as a visible champion of innovation within GRA and with external partners
Partner with Innovation Leads, Capability Heads, and Digital teams to ensure smooth handoffs across the innovation funnel
Co-create with Innovation Leads, Capability Analysts, and Process Owners to refine problem statements, requirements, and adoption pathways
Connect with external partners, vendors, and regulators to stress-test ideas and anticipate future directions
Actively shape the Engagement & Innovation portfolio by screening, assessing, and prioritizing incoming demand
Contribute to the continuous improvement of the innovation funnel, ensuring scalability, compliance, and measurable value realization
Provide thought leadership on regulatory innovation trends, risks, and opportunities
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in Regulatory Affairs or related area, with demonstrated impact in digital transformation, capability building, or strategic programs
Bachelors' degree in a Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, Regulatory Affairs, Digital Health, or related field
Preferred
Advanced degree (Masters, PhD) in a Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, Regulatory Affairs, Digital Health, or related field
Certifications in project management, innovation frameworks (Lean Startup, Strategyzer, Design Thinking, Strategic Foresight), or regulatory science are a plus
Benefits
High-quality healthcare
Prevention and wellness programs
At least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave
Company
Sanofi
Sanofi is a global biopharma company focused on prescription drugs, vaccines, and treatments for chronic, rare, and infectious diseases.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (101)
2024 (68)
2023 (59)
2022 (78)
2021 (38)
2020 (38)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.97BKey Investors
Blackstone Life SciencesEvotec
2025-10-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-06-17Post Ipo Debt· $1.74B
2025-03-05Post Ipo Debt· $1.59B
Leadership Team
Paul Hudson
Chief Executive Officer
Francois-Xavier Roger
Chief Financial Officer
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