Strategic Digital Partnerships Associate - VIE Contract

Location: United States of America, CambridgeTarget start date: 01/06/2025

iMove, the Sanofi VIE Program, is available to citizens of the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland) aged between 18 and 28.

PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.

PLEASE NOTE that applications that are only submitted in French cannot be considered by our non-French speaking partners at Sanofi worldwide. Therefore, only applications that are submitted in English will be considered. Please make sure to apply with your personal email address.

About the job
 

Looking to launch your career at the cutting edge of healthcare? Join Sanofi for a chance to develop with mentoring and guidance from inspirational leaders while helping to make an impact on the lives of countless people worldwide. As Strategic Digital Partnerships Associate VIE in our Business Development team you will will work closely with our business development and alliance management team to support strategic initiatives, operational processes, competitive research, and transactional activities. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the dynamic and rapidly evolving digital space within the biopharma industry. This position will provide you with valuable exposure to various aspects of digital business development within the biopharma sector.

We are an innovative global healthcare company that helps the world stay ahead of infectious diseases by delivering more than 500 million vaccine doses a year. Across different countries, our talented teams are exploring new technologies to protect people and promote healthy communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.

Main responsibilities:

Collaborate with the business development team to optimize operational processes and ensure smooth execution of deals and partnerships.Assist in the preparation of business development reports, presentations, dashboards, and other critical communications.Assist in the formulation and execution of business development strategies and initiatives to drive growth and achieve company objectives.Contribute to the development of potential partner landscape analyses and build/buy/partner assessments.Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify potential competitors, market trends, and emerging opportunities.Monitor industry developments, track competitor activities, and provide actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.On a case-by-case basis, potential to support the Business Development (BD) leads in evaluation and execution of various business transactions, including licensing agreements, partnerships, and acquisitions.Potential to contribute to due diligence efforts by gathering and analyzing relevant data, financial information, and market intelligence.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Research and Development (R&D), finance, legal, and marketing, to ensure alignment and integration of business development activities with the overall company strategy.Support the coordination of internal and external stakeholders throughout the deal-making process.

About you

Experience:

1+ year of experience in the healthcare industry.Understanding of R&D and digital technology.
 

Soft and Technical skills:

Strong interest in the biopharmaceutical industry and business development.Excellent analytical skills with the ability to gather, interpret, and present data effectively.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with data analysis tools.Proficiency in conducting market research and competitive analysis would be an asset.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.Willingness and ability to learn quickly, apply knowledge, and strong intellectual curiosity.
 

Education:

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Digital Technology, Health Science or similar field.
 

Languages:

Fluent English (written and verbal).

Why choose us? 

 
iMove is a unique program tailored for European youth interested in challenging themselves with meaningful assignments across the globe. At Sanofi we have a strong ambition to invest in young talents who will drive the success of Sanofi tomorrow.  

Sanofi’s Work Abroad Program, iMove, offers jobs-assignments with actual responsibilities and a perspective to grow. We provide those opportunities in various functions such as: marketing, finance, regulatory, supply chain, clinical trials, production, etc. and in more than 40 countries. Sanofi unites people who are passionate about solving healthcare needs across the world. Joining our iMove Work Abroad Program is a unique opportunity to make a difference through your work. 
 

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