Digital RnD Engagement Lead

Job title: Digital RnD Engagement Lead

Location: Cambridge, MA, Morristown, NJ

Join the digital engine driving Sanofi’s transformation - where AI, automation, and bold experimentation power faster science and smarter decisions. Here, you’ll help build the first biopharma company powered by AI at scale.

The Digital R&D Engagement Lead will work across Digital R&D to foster connection, collaboration, and engagement across our geographically dispersed team. This role will orchestrate all internal communications, events, and engagement initiatives to build a unified, informed, and motivated global workforce aligned with our mission to chase the miracles of science.

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.

• Develop internal communications & engagement strategy and messaging for the global Digital R&D team
• Plan and execute global town halls including logistics, storytelling and impactful content, and follow-up (require a good understanding of Sanofi R&D and digital RD strategy)
• Drive creation of compelling content to inform audiences and inspire them to act
• Manage Viva Engage presence with content creation and community engagement
• Build and coordinate catalyst network across regions for local engagement
• Ensure understanding of digital R&D vision and strategy
• Create and distribute team communications including announcements and updates
• Align with R&D and Digital communications teams on external communications such as press releases and online content
• Design engagement initiatives to strengthen team culture and connection
• Lead preparation and analysis of Your Voice survey in collaboration with P&C partners and TRT with LEBI
• Analyze Your Voice and pulse surveys to identify engagement trends and opportunities
• Coordinate action planning sessions with teams to address survey feedback and drive improvements
• Track and report engagement metrics including survey outcomes, action plan progress, and insights to leadership
• Contribute to Change Management efforts in support of Take the Lead ambition

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Human Resources, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in internal communications, employee engagement, or related roles
• Proven track record managing communications for global, distributed teams
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English with ability to craft compelling messages for targeted audiences and communicate effectively at all levels, internally and externally
• Experience with digital collaboration platforms (Viva Engage/Yammer or similar)
• Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Proficiency with virtual event platforms (Teams, Zoom, Pigeonhole, etc.)
• Direct experience working in a matrixed, multi-cultural, global organization
• Ability to be present in Sanofi offices compliant with policies, currently 3 days per week.
• Ability to travel up to 20% overall to Sanofi headquarters and major R&D centers globally.
• Native or Advanced business Fluency in English (Business fluency in French a plus)
• Seasoned team player with outstanding communication skills, positive attitude, and confident demeanor
• Successful at building a culture of performance and accountability with an orientation to measurable results
• Position based in US (Morristown, Cambridge) or France

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and…