Skip to main content
General Medicine

General Medicines
Where bold ideas and groundbreaking science shape
the future
of care

Medical Performance and Excellence Lead

Gentilly, France
Apply now

At a glance

With us, you’ll break new ground across a growing and diverse portfolio – from established medicines that millions rely on to pioneering breakthroughs in immunology and chronic disease care. Imagine the scale: your work will help deliver treatments to people around the world who live with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and complications arising from transplant.

Fueled by groundbreaking advances in technology, we are accelerating innovation and expanding access faster than ever. If you’re ready to push boundaries, embrace the power of AI and digital tools, and shape the future of healthcare, this is where your ambition meets impact.

Le contenu du poste est libellé en anglais car il nécessite de nombreuses interactions avec nos filiales à l’international, l'anglais étant la langue de travail.

This job offer is accessible to all, regardless of gender.

About the job

At Sanofi, we are driven by one purpose – we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. Our team, across some 100 countries, is dedicated to transforming the practice of medicine by working to turn the impossible into the possible.

At Global Medical General Medicines we are focused on bringing transformative therapies to patients.

Together with our stakeholders and healthcare partners we transform the practice of medicine by unlocking the potential of science. We are driven to improve patient outcomes & shape healthcare ecosystems. Acting as the scientific voice of the company, we are leveraging medical insights, generating robust scientific evidence, influencing brand strategy and driving external scientific leadership through personalized impactful scientific exchange opportunities, in our quest to provide therapeutic solutions to address the highest unmet needs. We are leaders who embrace agility & innovation. We champion new ways of working and leverage data, digital technology/AI, insights and analytics to drive impact. We are building a best-in-class organization in everything we do.

Within the Medical Operations & Effectiveness Team, we are uniquely positioned to drive transformation and operational excellence to deliver upon the General Medicines ambition and chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

As member of the Global Performance & Excellence team, the Medical Performance and Excellence Lead will drive data analytics excellence by developing digital analytics solutions able to transform complex data into actionable insights, to drive evidence-based decision-making, and to enhance operational efficiency. This role combines technical expertise with strategic vision to optimize medical activities through innovative digital solutions aligned with business goals and priorities, while fostering cross-functional collaboration.

The successful candidate will combine consolidated expertise in medical affairs, analytical expertise with strategic thinking, possess strong communication skills to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences, and demonstrate the ability to drive digital innovation while building collaborative relationships across the organization.

Main responsibilities:

  • Apply medical affairs expertise to design and implement sophisticated analytics frameworks that transform data into compelling narratives, enabling data-driven decision making and measuring the impact of medical activities
  • Leverage deep medical affairs knowledge to spearhead the creation and deployment of innovative digital tools and analytical frameworks that transform data into strategic insights. Design comprehensive solutions that enhance evidence-based decision-making processes across GenMed Medical, ensuring alignment with therapeutic area strategies and medical objectives
  • Develop visualization tools and dashboards that translate complex unstructured data into clear, actionable insights. Design intuitive interfaces that enable medical affairs representatives and other stakeholders to interpret complex information, facilitating strategic decisions and improving communication of key findings
  • Evaluate suitable technologies and platforms to identify optimal solutions for integrating diverse data sources. Provide expert recommendations on systems that can effectively consolidate information from different countries and regions, ensuring seamless data integration and accessibility
  • Conduct thorough evaluations of emerging technologies to determine their potential impact and value for the organization. Analyze how new digital tools could enhance operational efficiency, data analysis capabilities, and strategic decision-making
  • Lead the development of analytics methodologies that extract meaningful insights from datasets. Establish robust frameworks to track Progress of initiatives and measure their impact
  • Implement technologies that enable real-time monitoring of medical activities and associated budgets, ensuring these tools provide timely visibility into performance metrics to support agile decision-making
  • Refine and enhance data collection methodologies and analytical tools to generate high-quality insights that inform strategic planning
  • Implement automated reporting solutions that reduce manual effort while increasing accuracy, consistency, and relevance of updates across the organization
  • Design and implement systems that reduce administrative burden, minimize errors, and allow teams to focus on higher-value strategic activities
  • Lead digital upskilling initiatives to enhance digital fluency across the organization
  • Ensure alignment with internal IT policies and capitalize on existing systems and infrastructure
  • Foster cross-functional collaboration between Global Business Units to identify synergies and leverage collective expertise, embodying our One Sanofi approach
  • Coordinate Business Operations support for critical initiatives throughout their lifecycle as needed, to ensure timely resource allocation and execution

About you

Education:

  • Degree in a scientific discipline (e.g. BS, MS, PhD, PharmD, MD, DVM) or related degree

Experience:

  • Pharmaceutical industry experience including at least 4 years in Medical Affairs
  • Demonstrated experience in managing performance metrics systems, specifically the ability to operate centralized data platforms for KPI/KII tracking and analytics across the Medical organization, including metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of medical affairs activities and scientific communication, and to measure progress in the implementation of the strategic and transformative roadmap for Medical
  • Experience applying digital analytics in healthcare or pharmaceutical settings
  • Proven ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
  • “Futurist" mindset to anticipate how digital technologies will evolve and impact ways of working
  • Ability to navigate organizational dynamics and build cross-functional partnerships
  • Balance between technical expertise and strategic business understanding
  • Ability to operate effectively in complex, fast paced environments
  • Comfort with ambiguity and willingness to challenge status quo
  • Multidisciplinary and/or cross-functional project leadership experience advantageous

Soft skills:

  • Strong communication skills to engage with both technical and scientific stakeholders
  • Good communicator and facilitator, and ability to bring different perspectives and needs together
  • Highly organized and able to aid team to navigate information
  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Pragmatic and able to design practical solutions
  • Able to prioritize activities based on strategic relevance and value

Technical skills:

  • Experience with key analytics and data visual platforms (including Google Analytics, Power BI) as well as with the cloud-based platform Smartsheet (expert level required)
  • Generative AI, data, technology and analytics

Languages:

  • Fluent spoken and written English

PursueProgress.DiscoverExtraordinary.

Progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue progress. And let’s discover Extraordinary together.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

Watch ourALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions atsanofi.com!

#LI-DNI

Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.

Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Watch 'One day at Sanofi' and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives at sanofi.com

Apply now
Illustration of map pins on globe

Find out more about this location

Colleagues in a meeting room

Why work with us

  • Do the never done before. We push the boundaries of what’s possible: expanding access, accelerating innovation, and finding new ways to improve everyday health for millions.

  • Drive the transformation. We’re leading the shift to AI-powered healthcare, using digital tools to reinvent how medicines are developed, manufactured, and delivered worldwide.

  • Deliver at scale. Our reach is unmatched—we bring trusted treatments to millions worldwide, ensuring broad access and real-world impact at every stage of care.

  • Make an impact that matters. From tackling global health challenges to advancing sustainable, inclusive healthcare, everything we do is driven by purpose.

Who ignites your potential?

For Sam, it was her mom—teaching her to listen, push boundaries, and put patients first. At Sanofi, we know your inspiration drives your impact. Bring your passion, and together, we’ll chase the miracles of science.

icon of a speech bubble
"Each disease, each country, each person brings opportunities that challenge us to push the boundaries, to think of better ways to look at healthcare and pioneer new possibilities."

Olivier Charmeil

Executive Vice President, General Medicines

Discover more

logos representing partnership between McLaren Formula one team and Sanofi.

Accelerating Biopharma Innovation with McLaren Racing

What do Formula 1 and biopharma have in common? Speed, precision, and a drive for excellence. Discover how Sanofi is partnering with McLaren Racing to transform drug development with cutting-edge performance science.

Our Formula for Success with McLaren Racing

Two women smiling, wearing Sanofi lanyards.

Our Medicines

Explore how our medicines are transforming lives—from trusted treatments to groundbreaking innovations in chronic diseases, immunology, and beyond.

Explore our portfolio

Join our
talent community

What could we achieve together? Every Sanofian works on projects that truly make a difference to people’s lives.

Sign up today and discover our latest opportunities as soon as they’re available.