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Digital R&D Strategy and Operations Analyst at Sanofi · Morristown
Entry LevelOn-siteFull-timeMorristown, NJ$78k–$113k/yr
Skills
strategy executionfinancial trackingperformance reportingsix sigma methodologiesbudget managementexcel proficiencypowerpoint proficiencyagile development understandingdigital r&d experiencebi tools familiaritypharma r&d processes familiaritycollaboration skills
Job Description
Summary: Sanofi is an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives. The Digital R&D Strategy and Operations Analyst will support Operations Leads in managing digital product portfolios, focusing on strategy execution, financial tracking, and stakeholder communications.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in maintaining and updating the verticals' strategy documentation and product roadmap
- Help prepare materials for strategic planning sessions, leadership reviews, and governance forums
- Track roadmap milestones and flag dependencies or risks to the Operations Lead
- Support budget tracking and reporting in collaboration with Finance and Procurement
- Help consolidate inputs for annual and mid-year strategic planning cycles
- Assist in tracking staffing allocation across products and flagging gaps or optimization opportunities
- Support coordination activities with People & Culture and Procurement on staffing topics
- Maintain up-to-date resource planning documentation and tools
- Collect, validate, and consolidate OKRs/KPIs from Product Line Owners for verticals and global Digital scorecards
- Support post-implementation ROI reviews and product adoption monitoring
- Contribute to ensuring the quality and consistency of analytical deliveries
- Help prepare content and materials for the Verticals' Guiding Coalition meetings
- Assist in coordinating cross-vertical and cross-functional initiatives
- Facilitate meetings, capture action items, and follow up on commitments
- Support ad hoc analyses and projects as directed by the Operations Lead
- Support the vendors’ management: contracting and smooth onboarding
Required Qualifications:
- 1–3+ years of experience in Strategy, Operations, or a related field
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, finance, life sciences, digital field, or related field
- Understanding of organizational change management and Six Sigma methodologies
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Experience working with budgets, OKRs, and performance metrics
- Ability to synthesize data into clear, actionable insights and presentations
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate across technical, business, and finance teams
- Results-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in digital R&D teams
- Familiarity with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau)
- Familiarity with pharma R&D processes (portfolio management, clinical operations, CMC, Labs)
- Basic understanding of agile development and product lifecycle
Required Skills: Strategy execution, Financial tracking, Performance reporting
Important Skills: Six Sigma methodologies, Budget management, Excel proficiency, PowerPoint proficiency
Nice-to-Have Skills: Agile development understanding, Digital R&D experience, BI tools familiarity, Pharma R&D processes familiarity, Collaboration skills
Benefits: High-quality healthcare, Prevention and wellness programs, At least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave
Benefits
High-quality healthcare
Prevention and wellness programs
At least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave