Global R&D Science Platform Lead

Location: Morristown, NJ

About the job

Opella, the Consumer Healthcare business unit of Sanofi, is the purest and third-largest player globally in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market.

We have an unshakable belief in the power of self-care and the role it can play in creating a healthier society and a healthier planet. That’s why we want to make self-care as simple as it should be by being consumer-led always, with science at our core. Through our unique and balanced portfolio of more than 100 loved brands, including 15 global and local high-growth challengers such as Allegra, Dulcolax and Buscopan, we deliver our mission: helping more than half a billion consumers worldwide take their health in their hands.

This mission is brought to life by an 11,000-strong team, 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites, and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. We are also proud to be the first major fast-moving consumer healthcare company to achieve B Corp certification. Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.

Main responsibilities:

Build a cross-Sanofi CHC emerging science & technology roadmap focused on the Medium to Long-Term; defining science & technology via identification, partnering and de-risking early-stage relevant science & technology from across the globe targeted at defined key focus areas
Define deep science program for the specific Science Platform focused on delivering a roadmap of science & technologies (across Galenic, devices, behavior change programs etc), developing & delivering scientific building blocks and specific partnerships focused on our key business growth territories
Build a broad partnership ecosystem ensuring Sanofi CHC has access to; and can leverage the best emerging science and technology, translating these into scalable solutions in key growth areas for our brands and regions
Be responsible for delivery of a platform strategy for their specific Science Platform, defining the strategy & executing on this to consumer relevant/business relevant opportunity spaces
Be responsible to build the appropriate governance and Advisory boards (where relevant) to progress the platform
Identify and deliver common science technology platforms across Global Brands and Regions
Define a common science strategy to enable execution based on consumer unmet needs & brand purpose
Identify white space opportunities for quick new science & technology integration into existing brands
Be expected to have a strong external network to bring in a broad range of external science opportunities to build a platform approach and to work closely with external technology scouts to direct them to opportunities for our platforms and be expected to build their credibility externally to be seen as an expert in the platform field

About you

Experience: Leading scientific programs and turning them into tangible deliverables. Knowledge of affinity for pipeline data (financial, timing/milestones, and value propositions) and disease state data. Global experience preferred.
Soft and technical skills: Coordinate thought leaders & key opinion leaders, partner and influence across a matrix environment, have a variety of analytical techniques to derive insights from data and strong leadership, business acumen and interpersonal relationships.
Education: Degree in Science with Maters or higher (Ph.D.) preferred.
Languages: English

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.

Pursue progress, discover extraordinary

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.