Innovation Portfolio and Analytics Lead

Neuilly-sur-Seine (France) or Frankfurt (Germany)

About the job

At Opella, our Growth Hub is a global powerhouse that builds and grow global brands, creates future proof capabilities for our organization As Innovation Portfolio and Analytics Lead within our Global Innovation & Portfolio Management team, your role will be crucial in driving the strategic direction of our product portfolio through advanced data analytics and strategic decision making. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in portfolio management, data analytics, and a passion for leveraging data to drive innovation and growth.

Opella, the Consumer Healthcare business unit of Sanofi, is the purest and third-largest player globally in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market.

We have an unshakable belief in the power of self-care and the role it can play in creating a healthier society and a healthier planet.

That’s why we want to make self-care as simple as it should be by being consumer-led always, with science at our core.

Through our unique and balanced portfolio of more than 100 loved brands, including 15 global and local high-growth challengers such as Allegra, Dulcolax and Buscopan, we deliver our mission: helping more than half a billion consumers worldwide take their health in their hands.

This mission is brought to life by an 11,000-strong team, 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites, and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers.

We are also proud to be the first major fast-moving consumer healthcare company to achieve B Corp certification.

Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.

Main responsibilities:

Data Analytics:

• Utilize advanced data analytics to generate insights on the innovation portfolio that drive strategic decision-making and innovation development.

• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to monitor portfolio performance (pipeline value by brand/market, project size, project type), track performance against established KPIs and market trends.

• Conduct comprehensive data analysis to evaluate the performance of innovation projects and identify trends, risks, and opportunities specific to the Opella pipeline and competitive landscape.

• Apply predictive analytics to forecast market needs and guide portfolio strategy.

Portfolio Management:

• Conduct regular portfolio reviews (by brand, by market) to identify opportunities for optimization and innovation development.

• Develop and manage the product portfolio strategy to ensure alignment with business objectives and market trends.

• Orchestrate a balanced innovation portfolio, balancing top-line and bottom-line financial goals, short-term and long-term growth objectives, business protection needs, and scientific breakthrough/whitespace opportunities.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize product development initiatives, allocate resources and manage the product lifecycle.

Innovation:

• Lead the development and execution of the innovation strategy, ensuring alignment with the company's overall goals and objectives.

• Identify and implement innovative analytical tools and methodologies to enhance portfolio management.

• Conduct competitive analysis and external benchmarking to inform innovation strategies.

Stakeholder Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior management, marketing, R&D, and finance teams.

• Present data-driven findings and recommendations to senior leadership to inform strategic decisions.

• Create visibility and adoption of the portfolio management approach across the organization and set a discipline of data-backed decision-making.

• Prepare and present detailed reports on portfolio performance to senior management and stakeholders, with a focus on consumer healthcare innovations.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Science, Healthcare Management, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in portfolio management, data analytics, or a related role within the healthcare or consumer goods industry

• Proven experience in innovation management and data analytics, preferably in the healthcare industry

• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Python, R, Tableau, Excel, PLANISWARE, Power BI)

• Proven track record of driving innovation through data analytics and managing complex projects

• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information to a variety of audiences

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Passion for innovation and improving consumer healthcare outcomes

• Strategic Thinking

• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

• Innovation and Creativity

• Stakeholder Management

• Project Management

• Communication and Presentation Skill

• Perfect english

Why choose us?

• 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.

Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.

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.

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