Digital RnD Engagement Lead

Job title:  Digital RnD Engagement Lead

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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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.