Operations Analyst VIE Contract

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 must be submitted in English.

About The Job

As Operations Analyst VIE within our Business Development team, you'll support Alliance Management (AM) and Business Development (BD) functions. The role is responsible for leveraging AI, advanced analytics, CRM platforms, and diverse internal and external data sources to generate actionable insights that inform strategic decision making by the Partnering Leadership Team (LT).

Responsibilities

• Apply Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI/ML) and data science to AM and BD datasets; drive evidence-based decisions for Partnering LT.
• Lead platform optimization for Salesforce tools (MyAlliance, MyPartnering) across AM and BD.
• Design scalable, customizable AI-powered dashboards and reports for the Partnering LT; manage and enhance the Alliance dashboard, including expansion Research to Development (R&D), to support reporting of partnering activities to R&D stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver compelling presentations and slide decks for senior leadership; translate complex analytics into clear, actionable narratives for non-technical audiences.
• Build and present business cases to support strategic partnering decisions.
• Proactively engage with BD and AM stakeholders to identify unmet needs and operational gaps; conduct user needs assessments and translate findings into actionable solutions.
• Identify gaps in data, reporting, or workflows; propose innovative ideas and process improvements based on stakeholder feedback and pain points.
• Redesign AM and BD workflows using data-driven insights to reduce manual effort and boost efficiency.

Requirements

• Experience building and presenting business cases will be a plus.
• Experience in project management or consulting will be a plus.
• Master's degree with strong AI/ML and data analytics background.
• Fluent English (written & verbal).

Skills

• Proficiency in Power BI, or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Salesforce/CRM platforms.

Benefits

• Be part of a pioneering biopharma company where patient insights shape drug development.
• Work at the forefront of AI-powered science that accelerates discovery and improves outcomes.
• Collaborate beyond your expertise, sparking new ideas with diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
• Thrive in inclusive, high-performing teams where every role matters and every voice helps shape what's next.
• Drive progress from within by helping simplify, scale, and modernize how a global biopharma business delivers smarter, faster, and more sustainably.
• Support teams across science, medicine, and operations by building better systems, shaping bold strategies, and enabling innovation at speed.
• Make an impact across borders and functions, collaborating with leaders to turn complex challenges into real-world solutions.
• Unique iMove program tailored for European youth interested in challenging, meaningful assignments across the globe with growth opportunities in various functions (marketing, finance, regulatory, supply chain, clinical trials, production, etc.) and in more than 40 countries.

Target start date: 01/12/2026