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Sanofi Group R&D - CSU Local Innovation Lead - BJ in Guangzhou, China
- Our position
• Job title: CSU Local Innovation Leader (LIL) - AI-Enabled Role
• Hiring Manager: Jian Li
• Location: Beijing/Shanghai/Guangzhou/Chengdu
• Job type: Full-time
- About the job
The Clinical Study Unit (CSU) is at the forefront of digital transformation in clinical research, leveraging AI and innovative technologies to accelerate drug development and improve patient outcomes. As part of Sanofi's R&D, CSU is committed to revolutionizing how clinical trials are conducted through strategic implementation of cutting-edge digital solutions.
This Local Innovation Leader role brings significant business value by serving as the critical bridge between global innovation strategies and local implementation realities. You will drive digital transformation in your country, ensuring our teams harness AI and digital tools effectively while maintaining compliance and operational excellence and alignment and synergies with global digital strategy. You'll collaborate closely with CSU Global Innovation Lead, local CSU teams, technology vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders to accelerate study delivery through innovation.
Main responsibilities include:
Translate global digital and AI innovation strategies into locally-optimized implementation roadmaps
Assess feasibility of digital solutions considering local regulations, practices, and resources
Train and support teams on AI tools and digital platforms for clinical research applications
Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and facilitate strategic vendor partnerships
Lead change management initiatives for digital adoption across clinical teams
Track performance metrics and report progress on digital transformation initiatives
Promote innovation knowledge sharing and build sustainable digital capabilities within CSU
About you
Proven experience in healthcare, clinical trials, or digital innovation with exposure to AI/technology implementation
Solid knowledge of clinical development processes and Good Clinical Practice principles
Advanced skills in change management, project management, and stakeholder engagement
Ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences and drive digital adoption
Languages: Fluent English written and oral, local language proficiency required
Degree in science, medicine, technology, or related field
Ability to travel as needed for regional collaboration and vendor meetings
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Pursue progress , discover extraordinary
Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But 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. So, let’s be those people.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.
Watch our ALL IN video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkpDBZ-CJKw&t=67s) and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com (https://www.sanofi.com/en/our-responsibility/equality-and-inclusiveness) !
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