R&D Change Management Expert

Overview

Lead the people side of change across Sanofi R&D, preparing, supporting and equipping employees to adopt changes in business processes, systems, technology, job roles and organizational structures.

What you'll do

• Develop and implement change management strategies and plans using the standard Sanofi Change Management playbook and approaches.
• Identify and engage key stakeholders to secure their buy-in and support throughout the change process.
• Anticipate and minimize resistance from impacted employees and stakeholders.
• Increase adoption, utilization and proficiency with changes to enhance benefit realization, ROI and outcomes.
• Engage global senior leaders, executives, people managers and project teams to integrate change management activities.
• Conduct impact analyses and assess change readiness.
• Identify and monitor adoption before and after go-live, and develop action plans to mitigate resistance and enhance adoption based on these metrics.
• Lead the execution of change management plans.
• Provide leadership, oversight, guidance and mentorship to change management specialists.
• Present and communicate creative material with clarity, effectively selling ideas to a variety of internal stakeholders.
• Drive the design, development, delivery and management of key communications and other activities fostering change adoption.
• Support adoption over the hypercare period to secure strong change adoption.
• Assess and mitigate risks associated with change initiatives and ensure employees are prepared for upcoming changes.
• Monitor the effectiveness of change activities and report on progress and outcomes.

What you'll need

• Experience owning and leading change management, communications and/or marketing.
• Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent in Life Sciences, Business, Communication, Marketing or a related field.
• Solid understanding of pharmaceutical processes, product development and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with drug development stages, clinical trials and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in change management principles, methodologies and best practices.
• Ability to assess the impact of changes on processes, systems and personnel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to engage stakeholders, manage expectations and address concerns.
• Strong problem-solving skills to evaluate proposed changes and their implications.
• Capacity to identify risks, benefits and potential obstacles.
• Experience working cross-functionally with teams including R&D, quality and regulatory affairs.
• Ability to influence and guide stakeholders toward successful change adoption.
• Comfort with evolving processes and changing priorities during product development, and agility to handle frequent adjustments and updates.
• Leadership and meeting presence to build quick trust and credibility.

Nice to have

• Experience owning and leading change management, communications and/or marketing, preferably in the pharmaceutical field.
• Project management skills or experience.
• Certification in change management (e.g., Prosci, ACMP).
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence.
• French and German language skills.

Details

• Location: Hyderabad.
• Role based in Sanofi Global Hub, an internal Sanofi resource organization based in India.