Global Lead, Health Ecosystem - Innovation

Responsibilities Define and own the Health Ecosystem & Innovation roadmap, bringing "outside-in" innovation from start-ups, academia, digital health, and patient communities into Sanofi's medical innovation pipeline. Build and manage a strategic external innovation ecosystem encompassing start-up partnerships, academic collaborations, Digital Therapeutics (DTx) alliances, and patient‑centric data platforms. Lead the Patient centric strategy, building capabilities that improve Sanofi's ability to identify, understand, and engage patient communities in support of medical and evidence‑generation objectives. Identify, evaluate, and broker partnerships with digital health start‑ups and DTx companies whose capabilities complement or enhance Sanofi's medical portfolio and patient‑engagement strategy. Build and maintain a dynamic map of the external health innovation landscape, including competitive intelligence across digital health, AI‑powered medical tools, and DTx. Represent Sanofi at external innovation forums, accelerators, and academic conferences, serving as the company's ambassador to the health innovation ecosystem. Function as the primary incubator for external medical innovation partnerships – manage the full pipeline from opportunity scouting through due diligence, KPI definition, and handoff to GBU operational teams. Collaborate with the Global Head of Medical Innovation, GBU leadership, and Digital Partners to assess and prioritize external innovation opportunities based on medical value, technical feasibility, and strategic fit. Requirements 10+ years of experience in Medical Affairs, Business Development, Digital Health, or Healthcare Innovation with a focus on external partnerships and ecosystem development. Advanced scientific degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, or Master's in life sciences or related field) preferred; additional qualifications in Business, Health Innovation, or Digital Health are a strong plus. Demonstrated track record of building and managing external innovation partnerships with start‑ups, academic institutions, or DTx companies in a pharmaceutical context. Experience with patient‑finding platforms, real‑world evidence partnerships, or digital therapeutics ecosystem development. Familiarity with AI applications, digital health platforms, and DTx regulatory and commercial models strongly preferred. Strong external network in digital health, life science venture, or health‑tech innovation communities. Core Competencies Expertise in building and managing external innovation partnerships within the healthcare sector, with a strong focus on digital health, patient engagement strategies, and ecosystem development. Proven ability to leverage scientific knowledge and external networks to drive medical innovation and strategic collaborations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor