Head of Sanofi Intrépide, US

About the position

Are you ready to shape the future of medicine? The race is on to speed up drug discovery and development to find answers for patients and their families. Your skills could be critical in helping our teams accelerate progress. Aligned with Sanofi's vision to become an immunology powerhouse, Sanofi Intrépide Research Laboratories represents a transformative initiative in our global R&D organization. This strategic endeavor aims to modernize operations, enhance productivity, and revolutionize our pipeline delivery through a dynamic, startup-inspired approach. Operating across China and the US, the initiative combines the Intrépide Core Team's strategic and operational expertise with specialized Research Laboratories focused on breakthrough science. By leveraging global ecosystems and maintaining lean, agile operations, Intrépide aims to accelerate cutting-edge innovation, validate novel concepts, and drive strategic investment decisions that advance Sanofi's research portfolio. We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

Responsibilities

• Pioneering start-up spirit, working closely with the Global Head and the Board to shape the strategy of Research Laboratories.
• Establishing organization and operational infrastructure, and overseeing its strategic execution.
• Collaborating closely with Intrépide China team to fully capitalize on the competitive capabilities of China ecosystem.
• Defining and driving high-impact objectives for maximal value creation.
• Designing innovative, startup-inspired organizational model for Sanofi Intrépide US to accelerate transformation.
• Collaborating with Research fellows to curate a pipeline of selective, high-potential programs.
• Conceptualizing and strategizing the establishment of Intrépide Research Labs in the US.
• Fostering a culture of entrepreneurship and focused execution across Intrépide US.
• Cultivating strategic partnerships with Therapeutic Areas and Platforms to identify organizational opportunities.
• Establishing a network of internal Business Partners to ensure seamless strategy implementation.
• Developing a strategic framework for Intrépide programs, including value proposition criteria and success metrics.
• Devising a novel performance evaluation system to assess Research Lab success and guide strategic pivots.
• Strategizing resource allocation to optimize probability of success across the portfolio.
• Spearheading the development of external partnerships to create a robust support ecosystem for Intrépide Research Labs.
• Creating structured mechanisms to systematically scout and evaluate external innovation for potential integration.
• Developing collaborative models that enable rapid assessment and incorporation of disruptive technologies.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in life science, MBA is a plus.
• Deep training and knowledge in a discipline with extensive exposure in multiple disease areas.
• 18+ years hands on drug discovery and leadership experience in Biotech, Biopharma or Pharma companies.
• Track record of milestone deliveries in drug discovery and early development.
• Track record of publications and presentations at scientific conferences.
• Extensive experience in managing scientific functions and innovation initiatives.
• Exposure in biotech, entrepreneur working environment.

Nice-to-haves

• A strategic and creative thinker.
• Ability to multi-task and make sound decisions.
• Ability to drive cross-functional collaborations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• High-quality healthcare.
• Prevention and wellness programs.
• At least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.