Global Lead, Scientific Platforms & Engagement Strategy

About the Job

Within the Medical Strategy, Transformation and Excellence team, the Medical Innovation function serves as the enterprise incubator for high-impact innovation. We operate as a future-focused lab: scouting, testing, and defining the next generation of medical capabilities before handing proven solutions to operational teams for global scale. We work in close partnership with Medical GBUs, Digital, and GTMC to ensure every innovation is grounded in real business need and built for adoption.

The Global Lead, Scientific Platforms & Strategy is the architect of how science is consumed in the AI era. This pivotal role leads the strategy and incubation of Sanofi's most forward-looking scientific engagement platforms, including GenAI-powered content , immersive medical education environments , and external LLM platforms, while coordinating omnichannel scientific engagement strategy in partnership with Business operations and Go To Market Capabilities (GTMC) teams. This leader redefines "Scientific Exchange" from traditional data delivery to dynamic, personalized, and immersive science experiences for HCPs, patients, and payers, designing how science is experienced and acted upon in a digital-first world.

 

Main Responsibilities

Scientific Platform Strategy & Design

• Define and own the Scientific Platforms roadmap, redefining "scientific exchange" from static communication to the design of how science is experienced and consumed by HCPs, patients, and payers across all channels

• Lead the strategic design and incubation of GenAI content creation, Immersive medical education and emerging scientific engagement technologies

• Build the vision for omnichannel scientific engagement, coordinating with GTMC to ensure standardized, scalable, and compliant deployment across Hubs and markets globally

• Identify and evaluate emerging content technologies, immersive platforms (AR/VR), and AI-driven communication tools for applicability to Sanofi's medical strategy and scientific communication needs

• Design platform architectures that enable personalized scientific content delivery at scale, meeting HCPs where they are in their learning and decision-making journey

• Define the KPI and impact measurement framework for scientific platform use cases, establishing clear success criteria before handoff to operational teams (Field Excellence, Scientific Communications)

Innovation Incubation & testing use cases

 

• Function as the primary incubator for scientific platform innovations, partner with Digital to scout and evaluate technologies, design use cases, define KPI frameworks, and manage proof-of-concept initiatives end-to-end

• Lead the selection of specific AI and immersive technology use cases for scientific platforms in collaboration with the Global Head of Medical Innovation and Digital AI partners

• Design and lead end-to-end use cases for scientific platform tools, from use case definition and vendor/partner engagement through proof-of-concept delivery and readiness assessment for scale

• Define success metrics and adoption frameworks for new scientific platforms before recommending transition to global scale-up by operational pillars

• Collaborate with Scientific Communications and Field Excellence to ensure smooth handoff of incubated platforms for global operational deployment

• Track platform performance post-“test & Learn Phase” , capturing adoption data, stakeholder feedback, and scientific impact metrics to inform continuous improvement

GBU & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Serve as the embedded scientific platforms partner to Medical GBUs ,ensuring platform designs reflect GBU-specific scientific communication priorities and HCP engagement needs

• Collaborate with GTMC to align omnichannel scientific engagement strategies, ensuring platform outputs integrate seamlessly with field and digital engagement models

• Represent the Scientific Platforms function in the Medical Innovation Council, informing governance decisions on platform investments, vendor selections, and scaling milestones

• Partner with Digital AI teams on technical architecture, vendor build, and platform integration, ensuring medical use case requirements are translated into robust technical specifications

• Engage external technology partners, academic institutions, and content innovation ecosystems to source and co-develop next-generation scientific platform capabilities

• Communicate platform strategy, use case progress, and impact results clearly to senior leadership, translating complex technical concepts into compelling medical value narratives

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure all scientific platforms and AI-generated content meet regulatory, medical-legal-regulatory (MLR) review, and ethical standards applicable to pharmaceutical communications

• Develop governance protocols for GenAI content creation, immersive technology use, and medical education platform management within a regulated pharmaceutical environment

• Stay current on evolving regulatory guidance for AI-generated medical content, digital therapeutics communications, and immersive medical engagement

 

About You

 

Leadership & Skills

• Visionary platform strategist with deep expertise in scientific communication, medical education technology, and digital content innovation

• Strong understanding of GenAI applications in content creation and how immersive technologies (AR/VR) can transform HCP education and scientific engagement

• Proven ability to bridge medical/scientific expertise with technology platform design, translating complex science into compelling platform experiences

• Track record of leading platform or product innovation initiatives from concept to scale in a pharmaceutical or life sciences environment

• Excellence in cross-functional collaboration, particularly across Medical Affairs, Digital, GTMC, and Scientific Communications

Executive Competencies

• Platform Vision: Designs end-to-end scientific platform strategies that connect medical content, technology, and HCP engagement in a coherent, scalable architecture that advances Sanofi's scientific leadership

• Scientific Credibility: Commands respect from Medical and Scientific stakeholders while translating platform capabilities for Digital and Commercial partners, a genuine bridge between science and technology

• Innovation Incubation: Skilled at managing the full innovation lifecycle from scouting through testing to handoff, with rigorous KPI-driven decision-making at every stage

• Omnichannel Thinking: Understands how scientific platforms must integrate with field, digital, and omnichannel engagement strategies to create coherent, high-impact HCP experiences

• Regulatory Acumen: Navigates the complexities of MLR review, AI content governance, and pharmaceutical communication compliance with confidence and precision

 

Experience & Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Medical Affairs, Scientific Communications, Medical Education, or Digital Health with a focus on platform or content innovation within pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare

• Advanced scientific degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, or Master's in life sciences or related field) preferred; additional qualifications in Digital Health, Instructional Technology, or AI are a strong plus

• Demonstrated experience with AI-powered content platforms, immersive medical education technologies, or omnichannel medical communications in a global or cross-functional setting

• Proven track record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder platform innovation projects in global, matrixed pharmaceutical environments

• Familiarity with GenAI content tools, immersive technologies (AR/VR), or medical education platforms

• Strong communication skills; ability to influence senior Medical, Digital, and Commercial leadership and present complex ideas with confidence

Travel Requirements

 

• This global role requires approximately 20–25% travel to engage with GBU teams, technology partners, and external scientific ecosystems

 

Why Choose Us

• Shape the future of scientific exchange at one of the world's leading biopharma companies, building platforms that transform how life-saving science reaches those who need it

• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether 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

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The salary range for this position is :€112 800,00 - €150 400 Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.