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Job title:Internal Engagement & Strategic Learning– Vaccine R&D

• Location:Marcy l’Etoile -France
• Job type: Permanent; full - time; 3 days/week office work

About the job

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.

Our team:

To support sustainable growth, Sanofi Vaccine’s ambition is to build and deliver an innovative first and/or best in class New Vaccine portfolio. This ambition is coupled with the necessity to continuously look at optimizing our operating model to accelerate our portfolio delivery to bring transformative vaccines faster to our patients.This implies to continuously rethink our ways of working, optimizing our interfaces and collaboration to ensure agile and optimal operating model.

Our specific mission in Vaccine RD Transversal Operations team is to provide optimized support and services to Vaccine (Vx) RD functions.

Main responsibilities:

This position operates within Vaccines R&D Global Transversal Operations, with the mission to support Vaccines R&D transformation through 2 main axes: develop & implement strong and impactful internal engagement actions (80%) and strategic learning plans across Vx RD (20%).

Most specifically this position oversees the:

• Development and deployment of InternalEngagement Strategy aligned with Vaccines (Vx) R&D ambition & objectives, coupled with an impactful communication plan with the ambition to federate all collaborators in our transformation journey, while remaining fully aligned with GBU communication strategy

• In alignment with GBU Communication team, develop and deploy Vx RD specific internal communication

• Propose and develop engagement actions aligned with Vx RD team expectations (require a good connection and understanding of the Vx RD community)

• Further boost the top down & bottom-up communication channels between the Vx R&D top management and the rest of the organization, adapting communications channels & messages

• Work closely with Global Vaccine R&D headand leadership team to prepare for key internal and external events (Town halls, Webinars)

• Support the VRDLT in its communications within R&D and beyond, by providing the appropriate training, services & resources

• Drive creation of compelling content to inform audiences and inspire them to act 

• Ensure that key messages are delivered within VR&D, Sanofi vaccines and Sanofi Group to both share information and encourage & foster engagement

• Lead preparation and analysis of Your Voice survey in collaboration with P&C partners and TRT with LEBI

• Development and deployment of Global Strategic Learning Plan and knowledge retention aligned with Vx R&D priorities and in close collaboration with relevant company Learning organization (Global RD, Digital …)

• Accountable for deployment & execution of learning strategies in Vaccine R&D

• Ensure understanding of R&D Learning vision and strategy

• Facilitate internal dissemination of knowledge developed 

• Ensure interfaces with R&D University, Sanofi University, Digital Leaning Institute and Vx GBU  

• Seamlessly collaborate with P&C led initiatives

• Change Management efforts in support of Cultural and Operating changes required by Take the Lead ambition, including Digital transformation

Dimensions/Scope: 

• Financials: responsible of an averaged budget of 500 K Eur/y

• Job dimensions 

• The role requires a high level of connection and alignment with all Vx RD functions, and with other parts of the organization including Vx GBU Communication, Global R&D, Learning team

• This role requires a GLOCAL mindset, an innovative and digitally savy approach to problem solving

• You lead a team of 2 people based in France and North America

About you 

• Previous experience in internal communication/engagement position(s) combined with background in science/R&D

• Tracked record of successful transversal initiatives leadership 

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills in French and Englishand ability to distil complex technology and business information into clear, concise messaging

• Strong communication skills with ability to craft compelling messages for targeted audiences and communicate effectively at all levels, internally and externally

• Digital fluency across social media, collaboration platforms, and modern learning technologies, with interest in creative engagement approaches

• Strategic vision for Learning & Development, including knowledge of adult learning theory, developmental approaches, and L&D tools/systems

• Advanced understanding of cognitive sciences and modern working methodologies, with ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate proactive thinking

• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal abilities, including skills to influence diverse stakeholders, build relationships, and thrive in fast-paced environments while maintaining a collaborative, positive attitude

Why choose us ?  

• Lead the strategic transformation of Vaccines R&D by developing and implementing engagement strategies that unite and inspire teams across a global organization, directly contributing to breakthrough vaccine development.

• Design and deploy cutting-edge learning programs and knowledge retention initiatives that will define how one of the world's leading vaccine R&D organizations develops its talent and capabilities

• Manage a diverse team across France and North America while collaborating with senior leadership, including the Global Vaccine R&D head, on high-visibility initiatives like Town halls and strategic communications.

• You will have freedom to innovate and implement creative solutions using modern digital platforms and engagement technologies.

• Work at the heart of Sanofi's vaccine development mission, knowing that your communication and engagement strategies directly support teams working to "chase the miracles of science" and improve global health outcomes.

• This role offers the perfect blend of strategic influence, creative freedom, and meaningful impact in one of healthcare's most critical areas!

PursueProgress. Discover Extraordinary.

Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. 

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