Digital R&D Internal Engagement Lead

Digital R&D Internal Engagement Lead

Paris

Hybrid

About Sanofi: 

We are an innovative global healthcare company, driven by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. Our team, across some 100 countries, is dedicated to transforming the practice of medicine by working to turn the impossible into the possible. We provide potentially life-changing treatment options and life-saving vaccine protection to millions of people globally, while putting sustainability and social responsibility at the center of our ambitions. 

Summary of the Role

As Digital R&D Internal Engagement Lead, you'll support communication and team engagement initiatives that contribute to Sanofi's ambitious Digital R&D strategy to halve time from drug discovery to patient. Ready to get started?

The Digital R&D Internal Engagement Lead will work closely with the Digital R&D Engagement Lead to execute internal communications, coordinate engagement activities, and support connection-building across our geographically dispersed team. This role focuses on tactical execution, content creation, and operational support to help build a unified, informed, and motivated global workforce aligned with our mission to chase the miracles of science.

You will also work closely with the Head of Product strategy to design and drive transversal Digital R&D initatives to empower our workforce (PO co-lab, agentic programmes etc)

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.

​Key responsibilities

Internal Communications Support

• Execute internal communications plans

• Create engaging content for various channels including newsletters, announcements, presentations, and visual materials

• Maintain and update communication material and resources for consistent messaging

• Manage Viva Engage presence including posting content, moderating discussions, and responding to community questions

• Monitor engagement metrics on digital platforms and provide regular reporting

• Support the catalyst network by providing resources, coordinating activities, and facilitating communication

Collaboration & Coordination

• Design & drive transversal Digital R&D initatives to empower our workforce (PO co-lab, agentic programmes etc.)

• Define success metrics and measure impact

• Coordinate with R&D and Digital communications teams to ensure alignment on messaging and initiatives

• Support Change Management activities in alignment with Take the Lead ambition

• Build relationships with stakeholders across Digital & Digital R&D to facilitate effective communication flow

Engagement Activities & Events

• Support logistics and coordination for global town halls

• Coordinate engagement initiatives designed to strengthen team culture and connection across regions

• Propose and support execution of team events & recognition programs

• Gather and organize feedback from engagement activities to inform continuous improvement

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing or related field

• 2-4 years of experience in internal communications, employee engagement, event coordination, or related roles

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English with ability to create clear, engaging content for diverse audiences

• Experience with digital collaboration platforms (Viva Engage/Yammer, SharePoint, Teams, or similar)

• Solid organizational and project coordination skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and virtual event platforms (Teams, Zoom, etc.)

• Experience working in cross-functional or global team environments

• Ability to be present in Sanofi offices compliant with policies, currently 3 days per week

• Ability to travel up to 10% to support key events and meetings

• Business fluency in English (Business fluency in French a plus)

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