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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Clinical Digital & AI Acceleration Innovation... - **Company:** Sanofi - **Location:** Cambridge, MA, United States - **Salary:** $178,500.0 - $257,833.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Cisco Nexus Switches, Information Technology - **Published:** May 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000fzev89 ## About the Role + **_Minimum 8 years_** of experience in **_enterprise digital transformation, portfolio leadership, or strategic program governance_** + Proven track record **_leading large-scale digital, data, or AI-enabled transformation_** in complex, regulated environments + Strong experience in **_BVA modeling, ROI tracking, and benefit realization_** + Proven ability to **_influence executive decisions and steer outcomes without direct hierarchical authority_** + Understanding of clinical development, with **_enterprise exposure to GCP, ICH-GCP, and operational quality frameworks_** **Leadership and Behavioral Competencies** : + **_Function-level strategic and systems thinker_** , able to connect initiatives to value chains and operating-model shifts + Strong analytical rigor combined with **_executive judgment and decisiveness_** + **_Credible, confident presence at senior leadership and executive level_** + Outcome- and value-oriented mindset with **_clear ownership and accountability_** + Excellent cross-functional, cross-cultural leadership and orchestration skills **Education** : + Master's degree or PhD in a relevant field such as (but not limited to): Computer Science, Data Science/Analytics, Engineering (with focus on AI/ML). MBA will be a plus. Languages + Fluent in English ## Description 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 a leading bio-pharmaceutical company committed to advancing healthcare through groundbreaking research and development. Our dedicated function - Clinical Sciences & Operations (CSO) - plays a vital role in ensuring accurate and compliant clinical trial submissions and project operations, contributing to the approval of innovative therapies that transform patients' lives. Within CSO, the **Modernization & Performance Office (MPO)** acts as a key enabler of transformation and modernization, driving strategic initiatives that enhance efficiency, digital innovation, and operational excellence across the function. As we continue our business transformation and drive excellence and innovation in our processes, we are seeking an exceptional professional to join us as Digital Acceleration & Innovation Lead. The Clinical Digital & AI Acceleration innovation Manager is a **_CSO-wide, function-level leadership role_** reporting to the Head of Clinical Digital & AI Acceleration, with **_explicit accountability for shaping, steering, and realizing the value of CSO's digital and AI transformation agenda_** across Sanofi's Clinical Sciences & Operations (CSO). The role **_operates as a strategic authority rather than a delivery contributor_** , responsible for **_orchestrating global-scale digital and AI transformation_** across clinical development, **_with decision rights on portfolio prioritization, investment trade-offs, resource allocation, and execution strategies_** within the transformation portfolio. The incumbent **_directly influences CSO operating model evolution_** , ensuring that digital and AI initiatives fundamentally reshape how clinical trials are designed, executed, and governed globally, with **_measurable business, quality, and patient impact_** . The position combines **_strong digital and AI domains with function-level business and transformation leadership_** , requiring the ability to **_produce decision-grade insights for CSO leadership_** , translate complex technology and regulatory constraints into **_strategic value hypotheses_** , and **_steer outcomes across highly matrixed, regulated environments_** . The role also **_leverages competitive and technology intelligence to proactively shape CSO strategic choices_** . If you are a visionary leader with a passion for transforming clinical operations processes and driving innovation in clinical research, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and contribute to our mission of improving patient outcomes through cutting-edge therapies. 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 Portfolio Management + **_Co-own and lead CSO Digital & AI transformation initiatives at function level_** , ensuring alignment with CSO strategy, business priorities, and value realization commitments. + **_Exercise decision authority_** on initiatives prioritization, sequencing, and trade-offs to **_maximize CSO-wide value and time-to-impact._** + Align strategically and operationally **_CSO's flagship transformation initiatives (e.g., ACT4Patients & eDEV)_** to ensure **_coherence, integration, and early realization of business outcomes_** + **_Continuously challenge and recalibrate the transformation roadmap_** based on business performance data, field feedback, and competitive intelligence + Ensure **_global visibility and governance alignment_** across all internal and external digital innovation initiatives (Clinical Innovation, external forums, partnerships, etc.) + **_E_** **_volve the Initiative Portfolio Management Office (iPMO) as a CSO governance and decision-enablement mechanism_** , not a procedural framework + Define, institutionalize, and **_enforce governance standards_** (business cases, ROI logic, value tracking, scale-up criteria, stop/pivot decisions) + **_Hold transformation teams accountable_** for outcome-based delivery and value realization, beyond milestone completion Transformation Projects Leadership and Engagement management + **_Lead and sponsor_** selected **_high-impact, multi-million-euro, clinical-development critical transformation programs_** with Digital and/or AI components + **_Accountable for end-to-end outcomes,_** including strategic alignment, financial performance, adoption, scale-up, and sustained value delivery + **Direct and validate:** Competitive and technology intelligence to inform strategic positioning, function-level business needs and value hypotheses, prioritization of business-driven requirements shaping product and roadmap decisions & gaps analysis against existing solutions and operating models + **_Provide strategic direction_** on vendor models, sourcing strategies, and contractual frameworks in alignment with CSO transformation priorities + Oversee financial planning, investment phasing, and resource allocation to **_optimize enterprise ROI_** + **_Influence CSO-wide positioning and integration_** of strategic platforms (e.g., NEXUS, TrialPulse, Concierge) + **_Ensure successful enterprise deployment and scale-up_** , tracking realized benefits beyond pilot or proof-of-concept stages + **_Own risk, dependency, and performance steering_** , escalating and arbitrating at CSO leadership level as required Digital & AI Acceleration Capability Building + **_Define and own CSO-wide frameworks_** for measuring ROI, business impact, adoption, and maturity of digital, data, and AI initiatives + Provide **_portfolio-level, decision-grade visibility_** on solution interdependencies, capability impacts, and end-to-end process transformation + **_Institutionalize lessons learned_** and drive continuous improvement across the CSO transformation ecosystem + **_Continuously scan and interpret external technology, AI, and regulatory trends_** , translating them into actionable CSO transformation opportunities Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration + **_Engage, influence, and challenge CSO senior leadership and executive stakeholders_** as a trusted transformation and governance partner + **_Represent portfolio status, risks, and value realization in executive governance forums_** , providing clear recommendations and decision options + Co-lead **_CSO-level digital and AI strategy forums_** , shaping leadership understanding and adoption of innovation + Build and maintain **_enterprise partnerships beyond CSO_** (TMU, GRA, PV, Digital, etc.) to accelerate transformation at scale + **_Act as an enterprise integrator_** between business, technology, and data teams, ensuring alignment and accountability ## Related Videos - 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