Alliance Associate Management Public Private Partnerships - VIE Contract

Location: United States, Cambridge Target start date: 01/11/2026 Program Eligibility iMove, the Sanofi VIE Program, is available to citizens of the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland) aged between 18 and 28. Candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship. Applications submitted only in French are not considered by our non‑French speaking partners worldwide; only English applications will be reviewed. Please apply with a personal email address. About the Job Mandated as Alliance Associate Management Public Private Partnerships VIE, you will be part of Sanofi’s Partnering department, managing alliances and public‑private partnerships with other pharmaceutical companies, academic institutes, and small and medium‑sized companies. These alliances span various indications and technologies across the pharmaceutical R&D value chain, including multi‑partner consortia under the European Commission’s Innovative Health Initiative, Horizon Europe, and major US public‑private partnerships. Key duties include monitoring timelines, supervising deliverable and milestone achievement, and overseeing non‑scientific elements of an alliance (legal, IP, finance) in close collaboration with the scientific leader. Main Responsibilities Support Sanofi’s Public Private Partnerships (PPP) strategy by engaging with key U.S. partners (FNIH, C Path, ARPA H, NIH). Identify, screen, and assess new collaborative R&D opportunities, ensuring alignment with Sanofi’s Play to Win strategy and external innovation goals. Assist in alliance management of global PPPs by monitoring project progress, KPIs, milestones, risks, and proactively addressing issues. Ensure effective coordination and internal alignment across R&D, Legal, Corporate Affairs, External Innovation, and senior management stakeholders. Prepare analyses, executive partnership briefs, meeting materials, and internal communications to support decision‑making and maintain transparency. Update and maintain reporting dashboards, documentation tools, financial tracking, and performance indicators for the PPP portfolio. Support the preparation, negotiation, and implementation of complex public‑private consortia involving U.S. and global partners. Provide periodic reporting on project status, progress, and financials, ensuring timely follow‑up, tracking, and issue escalation when needed. Experience At least 1‑year full‑time work experience in biotech/pharmaceutical sectors and/or the drug development process. Experience in alliance or project management, contracting, or intellectual property management is a plus. Soft And Technical Skills Ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders and build cross‑functional and external relationships. Good organization and time‑management skills. Self‑motivated and an excellent team player. Willingness to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously. Education Master’s degree in science, medicine, or pharma. Additional MBA or other business/legal degree is a plus. Languages Fluency in English; French knowledge is a plus. Program Background iMove is a unique program tailored for European youth interested in meaningful assignments across the globe. It offers roles with real responsibilities and growth opportunities in various functions such as marketing, finance, regulatory, supply chain, clinical trials, and production across more than 40 countries. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sanofi