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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing external innovation partnerships within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, with a strong focus on Digital Therapeutics and patient-centric strategies. Proven ability to engage diverse stakeholders and navigate complex regulatory environments while driving innovation and collaboration.
Highest-signal resume keywords
External Innovation Partnership ManagementDigital Therapeutics Ecosystem DevelopmentPatient-Centric Strategy LeadershipHealthcare Regulatory ComplianceAdvanced Scientific Degree
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Hard Skills
Medical AffairsBusiness DevelopmentDigital HealthHealthcare InnovationReal-World Evidence PartnershipsOpportunity EvaluationUse Case DesignPerformance GovernancePatient-Finding PlatformsAI Applications
Soft Skills
Stakeholder EngagementCollaborationNetworkingStrategic ThinkingCommunication
Tools & Technologies
Digital Health PlatformsData Privacy StandardsGovernance FrameworksInnovation AcceleratorsPatient-Centric Data Platforms
Certifications & Qualifications
MDPhDPharmDMaster's in Life SciencesBusiness Qualifications
Industry Keywords
PharmaceuticalHealthcareHealth TechnologyDigital TherapeuticsLife SciencesInnovation EcosystemExternal Innovation LandscapeCompetitive IntelligenceAcademic CollaborationsStart-Up Partnerships
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Define and own the Health Ecosystem & Innovation roadmap
- Bring outside-in innovation from start-ups, academia, digital health, and patient communities into Sanofi's medical innovation pipeline
- Build and manage an external innovation ecosystem encompassing start-up partnerships, academic collaborations, DTx alliances, and patient-centric data platforms
- Lead the patient-centric strategy and build capabilities to identify, understand, and engage patient communities
- Identify, evaluate, and broker partnerships with digital health start-ups and DTx companies
- Maintain a map of the external health innovation landscape and competitive intelligence
- Represent Sanofi at external innovation forums, accelerators, and academic conferences
- Manage the external medical innovation pipeline from opportunity scouting through due diligence, KPI definition, and handoff to GBU operational teams
- Design and manage test-and-learn use case programs with external partners
- Collaborate with Medical Innovation, GBU, Digital, Legal, Compliance, Procurement, R&D, and Commercial teams
- Present external innovation opportunities to the Medical Innovation Council
- Ensure partnerships comply with healthcare regulations, data privacy standards, and ethical research principles
- Develop governance frameworks for evaluating, onboarding, and managing external innovation partners
- Serve as an internal ambassador and educate Medical Affairs colleagues on emerging trends and partnership opportunities
Requirements
What you’ll need- 10+ years of experience in Medical Affairs, Business Development, Digital Health, or Healthcare Innovation
- Experience focused on external partnerships and ecosystem development within pharmaceutical, healthcare, or health technology sectors
- Advanced scientific degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, or Master's in life sciences or related field) preferred
- Additional qualifications in Business, Health Innovation, or Digital Health are a strong plus
- Demonstrated track record of building and managing external innovation partnerships with start-ups, academic institutions, or DTx companies in a pharmaceutical context
- Experience with patient-finding platforms, real-world evidence partnerships, or digital therapeutics ecosystem development
- Familiarity with AI applications, digital health platforms, and DTx regulatory and commercial models strongly preferred
- Strong external network in digital health, life science venture, or health-tech innovation communities
- Proven network in digital health, start-up, and academic innovation communities relevant to biopharma
- Experience brokering and managing complex external partnerships, including opportunity evaluation, use case design, and performance governance
- Deep understanding of Digital Therapeutics, patient-centric innovation, and real-world evidence strategies in pharmaceutical development and medical affairs
- Ability to identify high-potential external opportunities and translate them into structured partnerships with clear business cases
- Ability to engage with start-up founders, academic researchers, innovation accelerator leaders, and internal senior stakeholders
- Approximately 25–30% travel required
- Must be based in the United States or Puerto Rico (US and Puerto Rico Residents Only)
Benefits
Comp & perks- Supportive, future-focused team
- Opportunities for promotion or lateral career moves, at home or internationally
- Thoughtful rewards package
- Health and wellbeing benefits
- High-quality healthcare
- Prevention and wellness programs
- At least 14 weeks' gender-neutral parental leave
- Patient engagement in drug development
- Work with cutting-edge AI, data, and digital platforms