Category Analytics Expert – R&D – at Sanofi, Apply Now!
Sanofi is seeking a Category Analytics Expert – R&D to join its Hyderabad office. This role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with R&D Procurement teams, manage analytics projects, and drive innovation through AI and automation. Ideal candidates will have experience in procurement, category management, or data analytics, with a strong background in R&D procurement for pharmaceutical or life sciences industries. Join a future-focused team and bring scientific innovations to life!
Job Title: Analytics Expert – R&D
Location: Hyderabad, India
Role & Responsibilities for Category Analytics Expert – R&D:
- 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.
Qualification and Skill for Category Analytics Expert – R&D:
- 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 for Category Analytics Expert – R&D.
- 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.
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