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Sanofi Group Consumer Experience Research Lead in Cambridge, Massachusetts
POSITION OVERVIEW
Job Title: Consumer Experience Research Lead
Purpose & Context
The Consumer Experience (CX) Research lead’s work will be key to identify opportunities for user journey and process improvement, and present findings and recommendations to ensure that priorities are responsive to customer feedback and research insights.
You have a solid understanding of the human-centered design process. You will scope and craft research plans, manage research vendors, and perform research (primary and secondary) to develop a clear and comprehensive view of the consumer experience, at scale, across our patients, customers, staffs and organization globally.
Responsibilities
Influential leader representing patients, customers and staffs through user research across the business, including but not limited to all product and service development functions
Strategize, plan and design user research and provide frameworks including human factors, culture, regional trends and more by utilizing necessary research methodologies
Provide systemic approach for user and design research to bring efficiency
Champion user experience research and integrate within the design planning, estimation, and prioritization process
Mastery and advance knowledge of design principles, usability principles, and UX research methods (quantitative and qualitative) and guide teams to apply research findings/insights within the product development process
Experience applying Design Thinking to ambiguous situations, digital and non-digital, to frame problems and opportunities through research, and to work toward the solutions with CX peers
Consult with product owners, stakeholders and design leads to understand the customer segments and related product/service offerings
Partner with cross functional leads to clarify project goals and identify areas where user experience research can provide greater insight and success
Design and execute research studies that follow research best practices and methodologies
Evangelize and exemplify user research best practice for the entire organization
Ensure all research study results are actionable and contribute directly towards meeting project and business goals in pragmatic approach
Ensure the CX research is aligned with project prioritization and progress reporting
Manage vendors to ensure quality of facilities and study participant pools meet expectations
Contribute to next gen research group vision, identifying areas of opportunity or improvement
Partner with design team leads and stakeholders to identify future research needs and develop a research roadmap with project briefs estimating scope and level of effort
Excellent teamwork skills, and the ability to lead, influence, motivate, and inspire cross-functional teams
Lead the creation of customer journey, user touch points, user flows and user personas which synthesize user data and research, helping the entire organization share insights and vision.
Continuously understand, research, and communicate insights of users, design, CX, and market trends that should be considered and incorporated into the Sanofi experience and design strategy
Present and communicate research results and recommendations effectively. Can flex and adapt to audiences at all levels, sizes and across stakeholders/partners
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Key Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in Design, HCI or related field. Master’s degree in relevant field a plus
10+ years of CX/UX Researcher at large enterprise experience is a must
10+ years of experience in the design of multi-device software/applications
Previous experience implementing a Human-Centered Design methodology in product development.
Research work samples to demonstrate the best practice in user research, methodology and framework is a must to be considered for this position
Embody a strong and effective user’s point of view inside the organization
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially as they relate to presenting, articulating and defending research and design decisions
Familiarity with pharma/health technology is a plus.
Desired traits
Agility, Decisiveness, Resilience, Transparent communications and Openness with strong attention to details
You bring the ability and interest to help lead cultural shifts in the organization including Digital transformation.
You are a vibrant and engaging storyteller with strong business communication and presentation abilities to all levels of the company.
You have an intellectual curiosity that inspires others around you.
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