PHARMAFull time
R&D Scientific Competitive Intelligence Analyst
By Admin · Research & Development (Lab & Science)
HYDERABAD (IN)ONSITEPOSTED: 10/18/2026
PHARMAFull time
HIRING ORGANIZATIONSANOFIPharmaceuticals / Biotechnology
ROLE OVERVIEW
Sanofi is recruiting an R&D Scientific Competitive Intelligence Analyst for its Hyderabad offshore hub, where patent data is used to map competitor innovation and shape R&D portfolio choices. The position sits in the Competitive Intelligence group of the Global R&D Strategy and Portfolio Management team.
ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES
- •Use patent data and other scientific sources to describe the competitive innovation landscape around Sanofi programmes
- •Interpret competitors' IP activity with CI Senior Analyst, CI Leaders and Portfolio Strategy teams and share findings with R&D stakeholders
- •Deliver patent landscapes, innovation trend analyses, technology benchmarking and competitor watchlists
- •Monitor key competitors' patenting to detect changes in R&D focus, emerging technologies and technology trends
- •Supply Global Project Teams with patent-based intelligence aligned to therapeutic or technological priorities
- •Coordinate with Scientific CI and Portfolio Management to keep insights consistent and integrated
- •Contribute to evaluating and adopting digital and AI tools for patent analytics and competitive monitoring
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering or a related field (M Pharma, PharmD or equivalent)
- 3+ years of experience in the pharmaceuticals/healthcare industry, specifically innovative pharma
- At least 1 year in competitive intelligence, technology scouting or patent analytics in pharmaceutical/biotech or at a CI agency, analysing R&D assets using patent data
- Fluency in English
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- •Knowledge of therapeutic areas such as Cardiovascular, Metabolism or Immunology
- •Experience with novel therapeutic classes such as highly engineered biologics
- •Knowledge in IP analytics or technology intelligence
REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS
Patent databases and analytics tools (Orbit, PatSnap, Derwent, Questel)
Drug development processes and innovation cycles
Data visualisation and reporting tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Tableau)
Analytical and synthesis skills
Collaboration and communication across global, cross-functional teams
COMPENSATION & REWARDS
Salary: Competitive / Disclosed upon candidate shortlisting
ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE
Sanofi is a global pharmaceutical company. This role is part of its Global R&D Strategy and Portfolio Management team, whose Competitive Intelligence group works with R&D and GBU stakeholders.
TEAM SIZE: Approximately 90,000 employees
INDUSTRY: Pharmaceuticals / Biotechnology
APPLICATION ADVISORY
Lead with the patent analytics work you have done and name the specific databases and tools you have used, since the posting lists Orbit, PatSnap, Derwent and Questel explicitly. Make clear how much of your experience was in innovative pharma or a CI agency analysing pipelines, technology platforms or innovation trends, as at least one year in that setting is required. If you have worked on Cardiovascular, Metabolism or Immunology, or on highly engineered biologics, mention it, as these are listed as advantages.
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