Digital R&D - Software Engineering Operations Lead

Digital R&D - Software Engineering Operations Lead

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• Job Title: Digital R&D Software Engineering Operations Lead

• Location: Hyderabad

• Job type: Permanent, Full time

About the Job

At Sanofi, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We believe our cutting-edge science and manufacturing, fueled by data and digital technologies, have the potential to transform the practice of medicine, turning the impossible into possible for millions of people. As one of the leading investors in life sciences, manufacturing and research and development, we focus on delivering new and better ways to address unmet medical needs. Our products empower self-care, prevent and treat diseases, and help people live better.  

Digital & Data is at the heart of Sanofi: our ambition is to be the leading digital healthcare platform to develop & deliver medicine faster, enable healthcare professionals to improve treatments and help patients improve their health. Our scale, strong connections within health ecosystems across leveraging the world, and ability to leverage Sanofi’s capabilities make us the best place to push the boundaries of medicine through technology.

Why join Sanofi Digital…

• Executive sponsorship and governance, with newly appointed CDO & leadership team

• Digital & data culture in place with agile ways of working and a strong ecosystem (Sanofi Ventures, BD Partnerships)

• Unique diversity of medical & technical challenges, with mobility opportunities

Hyderabad is one of the critical geographic locations for Digital R&D. Our local talent is focused on developing and delivering digital products to allow the R&D organization to manage its business efficiently and reach its strategic goals. Our team plays a critical role in delivering and maintaining fit for purpose products and solutions.

The Digital R&D Software Engineering Operations Lead will be responsible for enabling smooth operations and resource management for the Digital R&D Delivery Engine teams in Hyderabad. This role focuses on ensuring successful onboarding, offboarding, space management, and equipment enablement for both internal and external resources. Acting as a central facilitator, the Operations Lead will coordinate closely with multiple stakeholders, including delivery engine leaders, Digital Tech, Facilities Management, and Vendor Partners, to support the dynamic growth of the Hub.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Process & Resource Enablement

• Design, implement, and continuously improve operational processes and standards for delivery optimization.

• Ensure seamless onboarding and offboarding experiences for internal employees and vendor resources, including coordination of workspace, equipment, and system access.

• Act as the primary point of contact for employees regarding operational needs related to onboarding, offboarding, workspace, and equipment.

Space & Capacity Planning

• Own and manage local Digital R&D Hub space planning, including capacity forecasting and optimization in collaboration with delivery engine leadership (App CoE, Data Platform, Data Products).

• Partner with Facilities Management, Digital Tech, and vendor partners to ensure adequate workspace, equipment availability, and a smooth working environment for all team members.

Financial Monitoring & Reporting

• Track and manage financial elements related to resource allocation, facilities, and equipment.

• Collaborate with Finance teams to ensure accurate budgeting, forecasting, and reporting of operational expenses.

Performance Monitoring & Governance

• Support delivery engine leadership in monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), Digital scorecards, and operational metrics.

• Prepare and communicate regular status updates and reports to the leadership team, ensuring transparency and proactive issue resolution.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication

• Facilitate and lead regular HUB Operations meetings to update leadership on people enablement, space planning, and operational activities.

• Coordinate with external partners and internal teams to align on resource needs, operational priorities, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Drive proactive and clear end-user communication regarding onboarding, offboarding, workspace, and equipment processes.

Culture & Continuous Improvement

• Champion a service-oriented and continuous improvement mindset across the Hub operations.

• Embody and promote the “Play to Win” culture by demonstrating behaviors such as Stretch, Take Action, Act for Patients & Customers, and Think Sanofi First.

About You

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Operations Management, or a related field.

• 12+ years of experience in Operations Management, preferably within Digital R&D or technology teams.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong expertise in operational planning, resource enablement, budgeting, and reporting.

• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve aligned outcomes.

• Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and influencing skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating across technical, business, and finance domains.

• Results-oriented, self-motivated, and proactive with a continuous improvement mindset.

• Agile methodology and product lifecycle knowledge are a plus.

• Experience in Pharma R&D operations or digital healthcare environments is highly desirable.

• Fluent in English; proficiency in French, Spanish, or other languages is an advantage.