Global Creative Capability Lead, AI & Innovation

Sanofi

Global creative AI capability lead transforming visual design at Sanofi, an AI-powered biopharma company. Evaluating tools, redesigning workflows, and coaching designers across global marketing teams.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $178,500 - $257,833 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in visual design, digital experience, and creative technology, with a strong focus on developing design systems, frameworks, and standards. Capable of leading design transformation initiatives while fostering collaboration and continuous learning across diverse teams.

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Visual Design ExpertiseAI-Enabled Creative WorkflowsDesign Systems DevelopmentStakeholder ManagementCoaching and Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Graphic DesignDigital DesignCreative TechnologyDesign AutomationModular Content SystemsCustomer-Centered Design PrinciplesDesign TransformationWorkflow ImprovementEvaluation of Design ToolsPortfolio Development

Soft Skills

FacilitationCommunicationCollaborationAdaptabilityProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

AI-Enabled Design ToolsCreative TechnologiesDesign FrameworksReusable ComponentsAutomation Opportunities

Industry Keywords

HealthcarePharmaceuticalsRegulated IndustryDigital ExperienceAccessibility

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and evolve visual design capabilities supporting Sanofi’s future marketing model
Translate business, customer, and designer needs into capability requirements and priorities
Establish scalable visual design principles, frameworks, standards, and ways of working
Identify and evaluate AI-enabled design tools, creative technologies, and emerging capabilities
Lead or support discovery, experimentation, and proof-of-concept work
Define use cases, success criteria, risks, and requirements for new tools
Partner with Digital, Technology, Procurement, Legal, Regulatory, and other teams on responsible adoption
Redesign visual design workflows for briefing, creation, review, adaptation, localization, and reuse
Develop design systems, modular frameworks, templates, reusable components, and automation opportunities
Coach and mentor visual designers across internal teams, global pods, and partner organizations
Develop onboarding materials, playbooks, demonstrations, training programs, and learning resources
Establish communities of practice for collaboration, experimentation, and continuous learning
Establish guardrails and evaluation criteria for responsible AI use in visual design
Partner with brand, regulatory, legal, and technology stakeholders on quality, accessibility, user experience, and compliance
Collaborate with Marketing, Content Strategy, Digital, Technology, Operations, brand teams, markets, agencies, and vendors
Facilitate working sessions translating business challenges into practical design and technology solutions
Contribute to the Marketing Transformation & AI Strategy roadmap

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree or equivalent practical experience in graphic design, visual communications, digital design, experience design, creative technology, or a related discipline
10+ years of experience across visual design, digital experience, creative technology, design systems, creative operations, or related fields
Deep visual design expertise and strong professional judgment
Portfolio demonstrating work across digital channels, formats, and customer experiences
Experience building capabilities, developing standards, improving workflows, or leading design transformation
Strong understanding of AI-enabled creative workflows, generative AI, design automation, modular content systems, and emerging creative technologies
Experience evaluating tools and translating new technology into practical, scalable business applications
Ability to coach, mentor, and develop designers with different experience and technical maturity levels
Experience creating playbooks, frameworks, training programs, design systems, or reusable approaches
Strong understanding of digital experience, accessibility, responsive design, channel requirements, and customer-centered design principles
Ability to work across global teams, markets, agencies, vendors, and distributed operating models
Strong facilitation, stakeholder-management, and communication skills
Ability to operate effectively in ambiguity, move between strategy and practical implementation, and manage multiple priorities
Experience in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or another regulated industry preferred but not required
Fluency in English required
Must be a resident of the United States or Puerto Rico

Benefits

Comp & perks

Supportive, future-focused team
Opportunities for growth through promotion or lateral moves, at home or internationally
Thoughtful rewards package
Health and wellbeing benefits
High-quality healthcare
Prevention and wellness programs
At least 14 weeks' gender-neutral parental leave
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employment
Employee benefit programs