Job Title: Senior Director, New Product Planning Immunology

Location: Cambridge, MA

About the Job

Reporting to the Global Head New Product Planning, Immunology, the Director of NPP Immunology will play a critical role in the future growth of the franchise. In particular, he/she will (1) leverage his/her deep understanding of global markets to inform the commercial strategy and brand development for internal Immunology & Inflammation R&D pipeline drug candidates from preclinical through proof of concept; (2) support growth via external innovation by leading the commercial assessment of external opportunities (In-licensing, collaborations, M&A) , and (3) work closely with Immunology senior management to support the development and articulation of the Therapy Area (TA) and portfolio strategy.

The Director of NPP Immunology will collaborate with cross-functional teams and leaders across the organization including research, clinical development, regulatory, commercial, portfolio decision resources and business development. In particular, he/she will closely collaborate with our partners in Market Access, Health Economics, Forecasting, Market Research, and Competitive Intelligence to deliver commercial assessments and strategies.

The position is based in Cambridge, MA unless otherwise agreed to by the Global Head of NPP.

We are an innovative global healthcare company, committed to transforming the lives of people with immune challenges, rare diseases and blood disorders, cancers, and neurological disorders. From R&D to sales, our talented teams work together, revolutionizing treatment, continually improving products, understanding unmet needs, and connecting communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.

Main Responsibilities:

• As a core member of the Global Project Team (GPT), provide commercial inputs to effectively develop and commercialize drug candidates; support the team in preparing stage-gate decisions and presentations to key internal governance committees (Franchise leadership, Research and Development governance, and investment committees).

• Conduct research to understand current and future disease epidemiology, market dynamics, patient segmentation, treatment paradigm, patient journey, unmet medical needs, competition, market access and pricing environment; lead the development of target product profiles (TPP), brand positioning, partner with Market Access to define the value proposition and pricing assumptions; develop forecasting assumptions and revenues projections in close collaborating with the Forecasting team.

• Generate required data and insights to support robust commercial assessments. Liaise extensively with internal and external experts to evaluate products, pathways, and treatment approaches. Translate key insights from scientific experts (internal R&D colleagues + external opinion leaders) into clear, actionable strategies for each asset in development, including requirements for regulatory submission, market access, and differentiation.

• Provide key insights into the Integrated Development Plan assembled by the GPT

• Support and lead commercial assessments of external opportunities (Business Development, M&A) via due diligence and business case development

• Support the development and articulation of the Therapy Area (TA) and Franchise strategy through the Disease Area Strategy (DAS) annual process.

• Drive the commercial assessment of the annual Portfolio Review (PFR) process on relevant assets, support the technical and financial assessments.

• Exemplify Play To Win behaviors: Stretch, Act for Patients & Customers, Think Sanofi first and Take Action, as we strive to establish Sanofi leadership in the I&I space.

About You

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree required (MBA, MS or PhD in life science preferred) 7+ years of relevant biopharmaceutical industry experience, preferably with 3 to 5 years new product planning, or consulting experience in biopharmaceutical industry.

• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, planning, analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills

• Driven and result-oriented; Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and effectively prioritize work with a sense of urgency

• Demonstrated the ability to work collaboratively in a matrixed environment with many cross-functional partners

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and quickly adjust to changing priorities

• Experienced or be familiar with the process of drug development from discovery research to commercialization

• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including ability to synthesize and deliver a clear overview of the strategy, opportunity and risks for Sanofi executives

• Valid passport and ability to travel internationally

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.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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The salary range for this position is:

All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the LINK.