Sanofi is inviting applications for the position of R&D Scientific Competitive Intelligence Analyst in Hyderabad, Telangana. The full-time opportunity is part of the Global R&D Strategy and Portfolio Management team, focusing on patent analytics, scientific competitive intelligence, innovation trends, and pharmaceutical R&D strategy.
Candidates with experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology competitive intelligence, patent analytics, technology scouting, and R&D pipeline analysis can apply.
Job Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Company | Sanofi |
| Job Role | R&D Scientific Competitive Intelligence Analyst |
| Job Location | Hyderabad, Telangana |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Job Requisition ID | R2874499 |
| Industry | Pharmaceutical / Biopharmaceutical |
| Experience | 3+ years in pharmaceuticals/healthcare, including at least 1 year in relevant competitive intelligence, technology scouting, or patent analytics |
| Qualification | Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related field; M.Pharm, Pharm.D, or equivalent |
| Application Deadline | 15 November 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
Position Overview
The selected candidate will use patent data and scientific sources to identify competitor innovation strategies, emerging technologies, and pharmaceutical R&D trends. The role supports strategic decision-making for R&D pipelines, technology development, and portfolio investments.
The position involves collaborating with competitive intelligence leaders, portfolio strategy teams, and R&D stakeholders to deliver actionable insights.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse patent data and scientific sources to assess the competitive innovation landscape.
- Evaluate competitors’ intellectual property activities and their strategic implications for Sanofi’s R&D programmes.
- Prepare patent landscapes, innovation trend analyses, technology benchmarks, and competitor watchlists.
- Monitor competitor patenting activity to identify changes in R&D priorities and emerging technologies.
- Provide timely patent-based intelligence to Global Project Teams.
- Coordinate with Scientific Competitive Intelligence and Portfolio Management teams to integrate insights.
- Support the evaluation and implementation of digital and AI tools for patent analytics and competitive monitoring.
Eligibility Criteria and Qualifications
Candidates should meet the following requirements:
- Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related field, such as M.Pharm, Pharm.D, or an equivalent qualification.
- At least 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry, specifically innovative pharma.
- At least 1 year of experience in competitive intelligence, technology scouting, or patent analytics within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or competitive intelligence agency settings.
- Experience analysing and monitoring R&D assets, including R&D pipelines, technology platforms, or innovation trends using patent data.
- Fluency in English for deliverables and stakeholder interactions.
Knowledge of therapeutic areas such as cardiovascular, metabolism, or immunology is an advantage. Experience with novel therapeutic classes, including highly engineered biologics, is desirable.
Required Skills
- Patent analytics and intellectual property intelligence
- Scientific competitive intelligence
- Technology scouting and innovation trend analysis
- Pharmaceutical R&D pipeline analysis
- Patent databases and analytics platforms
- Strategic analysis and synthesis of complex information
- Data visualisation and reporting
- Cross-functional collaboration and communication
- Understanding of drug development processes and innovation cycles
Technical Skills and Tools
Experience with the following tools and capabilities is relevant to the position:
- Patent databases and analytics platforms such as Orbit, PatSnap, Derwent, and Questel.
- PowerPoint and Excel for reporting and analysis.
- Tableau and other data visualisation tools.
- IP analytics and technology intelligence.
