Global Lead, Health Ecosystem – Innovation

Sanofi

Global Lead for Health Ecosystem & Innovation at Sanofi, focusing on external partnerships and innovation integration in biopharma. Leading the development of patient-centric healthcare strategies through collaborations.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $206,250 - $297,916 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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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.

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Medical Affairs ExperienceDigital Health PartnershipsExternal Innovation Ecosystem DevelopmentPatient Engagement StrategyAI Applications Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Healthcare InnovationPartnership DevelopmentCompetitive IntelligenceReal-World EvidenceDigital Therapeutics EcosystemOpportunity ScoutingKPI DefinitionDue DiligenceExternal Network ManagementLife Sciences Knowledge

Soft Skills

CollaborationStrategic ThinkingCommunicationLeadershipNetworking

Tools & Technologies

Patient-Finding PlatformsDigital Health PlatformsAI-Powered Medical ToolsHealth Innovation ForumsAccelerators

Certifications & Qualifications

Advanced Scientific Degree (MD, PhD, PharmD)Qualifications in BusinessHealth Innovation CertificationDigital Health Certification

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical ContextHealth-Tech InnovationDigital Therapeutics (DTx)Life Science VenturePatient-Centric Data Platforms

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

high-quality healthcare
prevention and wellness programs
at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave