Job Title: Category Analytics Expert - R&D

Location: Hyderabad

About the Job

At Sanofi, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of patients and families we serve, and we accomplish our goals through world-class research and the compassion and commitment of our employees. As part of Sanofi’s Play to Win strategy, we are focused on transforming and simplifying core processes, optimizing resource allocation, and enhancing investment in science. To support this transformation, we have established a Business Operations Business Unit, bringing together various business service activities into a global structure aimed at driving efficiency, productivity, and best-in-class business support across R&D, M&S, Corporate Functions, and GBUs. Reporting to the Head of Category Analytics, the Category Analytics Expert – R&D is part of the Insights & Productivity team and plays a critical role in driving data-driven decision-making for R&D Procurement. This role requires strong analytical capabilities, category management expertise, and a deep understanding of procurement processes related to R&D.

Main Responsibilities:

Primary Liaison & Collaboration: Act as the main point of contact for R&D Procurement, ensuring seamless communication between Procurement Front Office teams, category analytics experts, and business units. Align on category and sourcing strategies to support Sanofi’s innovation goals.

Project & Sourcing Service Management: Oversee procurement analytics projects, ensuring timely delivery of insights that enhance sourcing service performance. Work closely with the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) team to maintain high-quality service delivery.

Insights & Reporting: As part of the Insights & Productivity team, develop data-driven insights to optimize R&D Procurement. Analyse spending trends, supplier performance, and cost drivers, providing actionable recommendations. Deliver category-specific reports and support stakeholders with meaningful analytics.

Innovation & Automation: Drive Proof-of-Concept (PoC) initiatives using AI and machine learning to enhance procurement analytics. Identify opportunities for automation and advanced analytics to improve decision-making and efficiency.

About You:

Experience: Demonstrated project management experience, with a strong ability to manage cross-functional global initiatives. Proven experience in procurement, category management, or data analytics, with a specific focus on R&D Procurement in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry. Strong background in analysing R&D procurement categories, such as clinical trials, lab services, contract research organizations (CROs), and scientific suppliers. Proficiency in working with diverse global teams and effectively managing stakeholder relationships.

Soft Skills & Technical Skills: Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capability to translate complex procurement data into actionable insights. Hands-on experience with data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Snowflake, SQL, or similar platforms).

Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, Data Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field.

Languages: Fluent English (spoken and written).

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, prevention, and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.

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.

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