Job Title: Director, Health Equity Strategy

About the Job

Join the team transforming care for people with immune challenges, rare diseases, cancers, and neurological conditions. In Specialty Care, you’ll help deliver breakthrough treatments that bring hope to patients with some of the highest unmet needs.

At Sanofi, we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives, and we believe that achieving health equity is fundamental to this mission. The Director, Health Equity Strategy is a high-visibility leadership role that offers the opportunity to shape how a global pharmaceutical leader addresses healthcare disparities in the United States. Working at the intersection of scientific innovation and social impact, you will join a dedicated team of professionals committed to advancing health equity across all facets of Sanofi's operations.

As part of this collaborative team, you will partner with colleagues across Corporate Affairs, R&D, Commercial, Medical Affairs, and external organizations to create sustainable solutions that address systemic barriers in healthcare access and delivery. Together, you will leverage emerging technologies, including AI, to advance health equity in unprecedented ways while building meaningful partnerships with community organizations and public health institutions. We seek a strategic thinker and relationship builder who is passionate about collective impact, someone ready to contribute their expertise to a team effort that will help improve health outcomes for generations to come.

About Sanofi:
We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Main Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Develop and execute comprehensive health equity strategies aligned with Sanofi's mission and business objectives

• Provide strategic guidance on health equity considerations across therapeutic areas and business functions

• Identify emerging health equity trends, challenges, and opportunities in healthcare delivery and access

Health Equity Integration & Implementation

• Partner with Corporate Affairs, R&D, Medical Affairs, and Commercial teams to identify & develop solutions to help address systemic barriers in healthcare access and delivery

• Design and implement programs to improve health outcomes in under-resourced communities

• Establish metrics and accountability frameworks to track progress and impact of health equity initiatives

Strategic Partnerships & Community Health Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with community health organizations and stakeholders

• Develop partnerships with schools of public health to address structural barriers to wellness

• Represent Sanofi in health equity forums and contribute to industry-wide initiatives

Research & Insights

• Lead research initiatives to understand healthcare disparities and identify intervention opportunities

• Analyze and apply deep understanding of social determinants of health impacting therapeutic areas of focus

• Generate insights to inform program design and resource allocation

Technology & Innovation

• Leverage emerging technologies, including AI, to advance health equity

• Stay abreast of technological advancements in healthcare and their potential impact on health equity

Team Leadership & Organizational Impact

• Foster cross-functional collaboration to embed health equity considerations across the organization

• Promote a culture of inclusion and health equity awareness

About You

Qualifications:

• Bachelors level degree required

• MD, JD, MPH, MBA and/or MPP or equivalent experience preferred

• 10-12 years of experience in health equity, population health, community health, or related fields

• Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing health equity strategies

• Strong understanding of healthcare systems and social determinants of health

• Track record of building successful partnerships with diverse stakeholders

• Familiarity with emerging technologies, particularly AI applications in healthcare and health equity

Required Skills:

• Deep knowledge of health equity principles and best practices

• Excellence in relationship building and collaboration

• Strong analytical and research capabilities

• Outstanding communication and presentation skills

• Ability to influence without direct authority

• Experience working with diverse communities and stakeholders

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and program development

• Health equity expertise and cultural competency

• Partnership building and stakeholder management

• Data analysis and outcomes measurement

• Change management and influence skills

• Deep understanding of social determinants of health and intervention strategies

• Project management and execution excellence

• Technology literacy and innovation mindset

• Experience with intrapreneurship

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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Pursue progress, discover extraordinary

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

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US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

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.

North America Applicants Only

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.