Digital Technology Program Manager – Program Manager for M&A, Licensing, and External Partnering

About the job

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

At Sanofi, we’re committed to delivering next-generation healthcare solutions. That means embracing digital transformation and building strong, agile partnerships that accelerate innovation and access to care.

Join our Digital Technology team as a Program Manager for M&A, Licensing, and External Partnering, and you can help make it happen.
Your job? Lead and coordinate digital technology integration and enablement programs across M&A deals, licensing agreements, and strategic partnerships.

Digital Technology is at the heart of how we scale innovation and operational excellence. In this role, you’ll be a key player in ensuring that digital capabilities are seamlessly aligned with business goals during complex external engagements.

Main responsibilities:

You as Digital Technology M&A, Licensing & External Partnering Program Manager

Your mission is to orchestrate digital readiness and execution across a diverse portfolio of external engagements—from acquisitions and divestitures to licensing deals and strategic collaborations.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams across Digital, Business Development, Legal, R&D, Manufacturing, and Commercial, and be part of a global network of digital professionals.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Program Leadership

• • Lead digital technology workstreams for M&A, licensing in/out, and external partnerships.

  • Define and manage digital integration or separation strategies aligned with deal objectives.

• Stakeholder Engagement

• • Act as the primary digital liaison for Business Development, Legal, and external partners.

  • Facilitate due diligence, digital assessments, and post-deal execution planning.

• Technology Enablement

• • Ensure secure, compliant, and scalable digital solutions are in place to support new business models.

  • Coordinate onboarding or offboarding of systems, data, and infrastructure.

• Risk & Compliance Management

• • Identify and mitigate digital risks related to cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory compliance.

  • Ensure alignment with Sanofi’s digital governance and security frameworks.

• Continuous Improvement

• • Capture lessons learned and best practices to refine digital playbooks for future deals.

  • Promote innovation and agility in how we partner and integrate externally.

Professional Experience

• 7+ years of experience in digital program management, ideally in life sciences or healthcare.

• Proven experience in M&A, licensing, or external partnering from a digital or IT perspective.

• Strong understanding of digital ecosystems, enterprise platforms, and integration strategies.

Certifications

• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent program management certification preferred.

Nice to have

• Experience with digital due diligence and post-merger integration.

• Familiarity with legal and compliance aspects of licensing and partnerships.

• Background in digital transformation, cloud, cybersecurity, or data governance.

Global Collaboration

• Experience working in global, cross-functional teams across multiple time zones.

Language

• Strong English communication skills (written and verbal).

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.

• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare.

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.

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.