Emerging Capability & Strategic Transition Analyst
Sanofi
August 09, 2026
Remote friendly (Morristown, NJ)
United States
$148,500 - $214,500 USD yearly
Corporate Functions
Main Responsibilities
- Contribute to the scouting, framing, and early validation of new capabilities aligned with Translate, Answer, Generate, and Consult.
- Analyze feasibility, value, and scalability of MVPs and pilots with Capability Leads, Digital Product Owners, and SMEs.
- Apply Strategyzer and Lean Startup principles to advance initiatives through the innovation funnel (Explore → Validate → Scale).
- Support capability transitions into core teams or partners by coordinating readiness, documentation, and stakeholder alignment.
- Track key indicators (e.g., maturity level, user adoption, resource fit) to assess timing and pathway for capability handovers.
- Define transition plans balancing speed, sustainability, and strategic fit.
- Connect Engagement & Innovation, Capability Owners, and Digital/IT teams to ensure seamless handoffs and continued value realization.
- Capture lessons learned and value stories from emerging and transitioning capabilities to inform future investments.
- Contribute to dashboards, funnel tracking, and communication materials for the innovation portfolio.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, Business, or related field (required).
Experience
- 8+ years in Regulatory Affairs, Digital Innovation, and/or R&D Transformation; strongly preferred in pharma/biotech/healthcare.
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and navigate organizational complexity.
- Experience turning ideas into value drivers/business cases.
Technical Skills (Required/Preferred)
- Required: Experience presenting to VPs and above; storytelling to drive business decisions.
- Preferred: Product development, digital solution validation, or AI/automation in regulated settings.
- Preferred/highly valued: Supporting pilots, MVPs, or business-led digital initiatives across functions.
- Strong plus: AI/ML concepts, prompt engineering, or digital product validation in regulated environments.
Soft Skills
- Innovation literacy; strategic thinking; comfort with ambiguity.
- Skilled in documenting/tracking/facilitating structured handovers.
- Financial acumen (NPV/ROI) and strong collaboration/communication.
Benefits
- Health and wellbeing benefits, including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs, and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
- Contribute to the scouting, framing, and early validation of new capabilities aligned with Translate, Answer, Generate, and Consult.
- Analyze feasibility, value, and scalability of MVPs and pilots with Capability Leads, Digital Product Owners, and SMEs.
- Apply Strategyzer and Lean Startup principles to advance initiatives through the innovation funnel (Explore → Validate → Scale).
- Support capability transitions into core teams or partners by coordinating readiness, documentation, and stakeholder alignment.
- Track key indicators (e.g., maturity level, user adoption, resource fit) to assess timing and pathway for capability handovers.
- Define transition plans balancing speed, sustainability, and strategic fit.
- Connect Engagement & Innovation, Capability Owners, and Digital/IT teams to ensure seamless handoffs and continued value realization.
- Capture lessons learned and value stories from emerging and transitioning capabilities to inform future investments.
- Contribute to dashboards, funnel tracking, and communication materials for the innovation portfolio.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, Business, or related field (required).
Experience
- 8+ years in Regulatory Affairs, Digital Innovation, and/or R&D Transformation; strongly preferred in pharma/biotech/healthcare.
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and navigate organizational complexity.
- Experience turning ideas into value drivers/business cases.
Technical Skills (Required/Preferred)
- Required: Experience presenting to VPs and above; storytelling to drive business decisions.
- Preferred: Product development, digital solution validation, or AI/automation in regulated settings.
- Preferred/highly valued: Supporting pilots, MVPs, or business-led digital initiatives across functions.
- Strong plus: AI/ML concepts, prompt engineering, or digital product validation in regulated environments.
Soft Skills
- Innovation literacy; strategic thinking; comfort with ambiguity.
- Skilled in documenting/tracking/facilitating structured handovers.
- Financial acumen (NPV/ROI) and strong collaboration/communication.
Benefits
- Health and wellbeing benefits, including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs, and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.