Job title: Digital RnD Engagement Lead
Location: Cambridge, MA, Morristown, NJ
About the Job
Join the digital engine driving Sanofi’s transformation - where AI, automation, and bold experimentation power faster science and smarter decisions. Here, you’ll help build the first biopharma company powered by AI at scale.
The Digital R&D Engagement Lead will work across Digital R&D to foster connection, collaboration, and engagement across our geographically dispersed team. This role will orchestrate all internal communications, events, and engagement initiatives to build a unified, informed, and motivated global workforce aligned with our mission to chase the miracles of science.
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.
Main Responsibilities
Develop internal communications & engagement strategy and messaging for the global Digital R&D team
Plan and execute global town halls including logistics, storytelling and impactful content, and follow-up (require a good understanding of Sanofi R&D and digital RD strategy)
Drive creation of compelling content to inform audiences and inspire them to act
Manage Viva Engage presence with content creation and community engagement
Build and coordinate catalyst network across regions for local engagement
Ensure understanding of digital R&D vision and strategy
Create and distribute team communications including announcements and updates
Align with R&D and Digital communications teams on external communications such as press releases and online content
Design engagement initiatives to strengthen team culture and connection
Lead preparation and analysis of Your Voice survey in collaboration with P&C partners and TRT with LEBI
Analyze Your Voice and pulse surveys to identify engagement trends and opportunities
Coordinate action planning sessions with teams to address survey feedback and drive improvements
Track and report engagement metrics including survey outcomes, action plan progress, and insights to leadership
Contribute to Change Management efforts in support of Take the Lead ambition
About You
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Human Resources, or related field
5+ years of experience in internal communications, employee engagement, or related roles
Proven track record managing communications for global, distributed teams
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English with ability to craft compelling messages for targeted audiences and communicate effectively at all levels, internally and externally
Experience with digital collaboration platforms (Viva Engage/Yammer or similar)
Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
Proficiency with virtual event platforms (Teams, Zoom, Pigeonhole, etc.)
Direct experience working in a matrixed, multi-cultural, global organization
Ability to be present in Sanofi offices compliant with policies, currently 3 days per week.
Ability to travel up to 20% overall to Sanofi headquarters and major R&D centers globally.
Native or Advanced business Fluency in English (Business fluency in French a plus)
Seasoned team player with outstanding communication skills, positive attitude, and confident demeanor
Successful at building a culture of performance and accountability with an orientation to measurable results
Position based in US (Morristown, Cambridge) or France
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.
Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.
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US and Puerto Rico Residents Only
Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
North America Applicants Only
The salary range for this position is:
$105,000.00 - $175,000.00All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the LINK.