Executive Assistant to Global Head of Computational & AI Strategy, R&D

Executive Assistant to the Global Head of Computational & AI Strategy, Research and Development

Location:

Cambridge, MA About the job

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.

Sanofi is seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to support the Global Head of Computational & AI Strategy within R&D.

This role sits at the center of Sanofi’s transformation in AI-powered drug discovery and development and requires an individual who operates with exceptional judgment, discretion, and anticipation in a highly complex global environment.

The Executive Assistant will function as a strategic partner and operational integrator
, enabling leadership effectiveness across a broad and highly interconnected ecosystem spanning R&D, Digital, and external partners. This position demands the ability to orchestrate priorities, manage complexity at scale, and proactively remove friction from executive workflows
.

This is a high-impact role requiring strong business acumen, executive presence, and the ability to operate independently with minimal direction.

• Own and continuously optimize a highly complex, global calendar involving:
  • Senior R&D leadership
  • Digital and AI governance forums
  • External partners and stakeholders
• Translate strategic priorities into calendar decisions, ensuring optimal allocation of executive time
• Anticipate conflicts, shifting priorities, and emerging needs, proactively adjusting to maintain focus on highest-value activities
• Ensure all meetings are purpose-driven, well-prepared, and outcome-oriented

• Serve as a central coordination node across a matrixed ecosystem, including:
  • R&D Leadership Team and governance structures
  • Computational, data, and digital platform leaders
  • External collaborators across biotech, technology, and academia
• Drive consistency and discipline in leadership operating cadence (LT meetings, strategic reviews, decision forums)
• Track key initiatives, decisions, and deliverables, ensuring alignment and follow-through

• Draft and refine executive-level communications (email, presentations, talking points) with clarity and precision
• Develop concise, high-quality briefing materials to support decision-making and engagements
• Prepare the Global Head for internal and external interactions, ensuring alignment with strategic messaging and context
• Maintain a consistent executive voice across communications

• Interface with senior executives, functional leaders, and external partners globally
• Act as a trusted representative of the Global Head, handling communications with professionalism and discretion
• Navigate sensitive interactions and prioritize stakeholder needs effectively
• Build and maintain strong working relationships across the organization

• Coordinate complex international travel and multi-stop itineraries across time zones
• Plan and execute high-impact meetings, workshops, and offsites
• Ensure seamless execution of logistics for internal governance and external engagements

• Manage administrative processes (expenses, documentation, records) with accuracy and timeliness
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with the highest level of discretion
• Independently manage special projects and operational tasks as required

• Leverage digital tools and emerging technologies to enhance productivity and efficiency
• Proactively identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve executive effectiveness
• Support adoption of new tools and ways of working aligned with an AI-enabled organization

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 7–10 years of executive support or administrative experience in a professional environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex schedules and competing priorities at a senior level
• Exceptional…