Operations Analyst VIE Contract
Location: United States of America, Cambridge. Target start date: 01/12/2026.
iMove, the Sanofi VIE Program, is available to citizens of the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland) aged between 18 and 28. Since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship. Applications that are only submitted in French cannot be considered by our non-French speaking partners at Sanofi worldwide; only applications submitted in English will be considered. Please make sure to apply with your personal email address.
About the role
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).
About Sanofi
We're an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people's lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives.
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.
- Key performance indicator (KPI) & Reporting: 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.
- Process Optimization: Redesign AM and BD workflows using data-driven insights to reduce manual effort and boost efficiency.
Experience
- Experience building and presenting business cases will be a plus.
- Experience in project management or consulting will be a plus.
Skills
- Proficiency in Power BI, or equivalent.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with Salesforce/CRM platforms.
Education
Master's degree with strong AI/ML and data analytics background.
Languages
Fluent English (written & verbal).
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.
About iMove
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.