Global Head of Medical Innovation

Global Head of Medical Innovation

Location: Cambridge, MA;
Morristown, NJ

$/yr - $/yr

Join the engine of Sanofi’s mission — where deep immunoscience meets bold, AI‑powered research. In R&D, you’ll drive breakthroughs that could turn the impossible into possible for millions. At Sanofi, we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. We are accelerating Sanofi’s modernization journey, supporting our Take the Lead strategy to become more focused, integrated, agile, and efficient. The current wave of digital technologies in artificial intelligence (AI) and Generative AI offers enormous opportunities to transform the future of Medical by pioneering innovative models, digital capabilities, and external collaborations that transform how we generate, communicate, and apply scientific and medical value, ensuring our organization is future‑ready and best‑in‑industry.

To harness the power of new technologies and accelerate digital transformation within the Medical Strategy and Transformation team, the Global Head of Medical Innovation will drive strategic initiatives across AI, digital health, real‑world evidence platforms, and cross‑ collaborations, shaping the next era of scientific impact working in partnership with our Medical GBUs, digital and cross‑functional teams. This role works in close alignment with GBU priorities and strategies, serving as a key innovation partner to advance their objectives while collaborating with Digital Partners to ensure seamless integration of medical innovation initiatives.

This senior role will design and operationalize future‑focused initiatives including AI, intelligent content systems, immersive scientific engagement, external innovation partnerships, and transformation pilots. Through collaboration with academia, digital health start‑ups, data science hubs, and technology partners, this role ensures Medical evolves into a predictive, insight‑driven, digital‑first function.

• Develop and own the global Medical Innovation roadmap aligned with the Medical GBUs, enterprise strategy and Digital Partner initiatives
• Anticipate future disruptions in science, technology, and healthcare to guide capability building
• Drive AI‑powered transformation through generative AI, intelligent automation, predictive analytics, and immersive technologies (AR/VR, digital platforms) in partnership with GBUs to ensure adoption and scalability
• Build a strategic ecosystem via partnerships with academia, AI labs, health tech start‑ups, and innovation accelerators while coordinating with GBU leadership and Digital Partners to maximize synergies
• Design and scale breakthrough models including personalized education ecosystems, self‑serve evidence platforms, and co‑creation initiatives tailored to GBU‑specific needs and leveraging Digital Partner capabilities
• Represent Sanofi externally as the senior thought leader in medical innovation at industry forums
• Lead enterprise‑wide transformation initiatives that span multiple business units and geographies

• Integrate innovation into core Medical processes across Field Excellence, Scientific Communications, and Evidence Generation, working closely with GBU teams and Digital Partners to ensure seamless implementation
• Collaborate with peer executives across R&D, Commercial, and Digital to drive integrated innovation strategy
• Lead pilots and proof‑of‑concept initiatives that demonstrate value and scalability of new approaches ensuring GBU buy‑in and Digital Partner support throughout the process
• Define innovation KPIs, governance frameworks, and impact metrics (adoption, scale, scientific value)
• Champion cultural transformation by embedding curiosity, experimentation, and digital fluency across Medical Affairs
• Influence enterprise‑wide resource allocation and investment decisions related to medical innovation

• Build, lead, and mentor a high‑performing team of innovation specialists and subject matter experts who can effectively collaborate with GBUs and Digital Partners
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align innovation goals with…