Job title: New Product Launch Director, Specialty Care US
Location: Cambridge, MA
About the Job
Sanofi is an emerging leader in immunology, poised to transform medicine by rebalancing the immune responses that cause systemic, chronic diseases. We’re building on the success of Dupixent® in atopic dermatitis and asthma and developing new solutions for people with debilitating immuno-dermatological, rheumatic, respiratory, and gastrointestinal diseases.
Sanofi is on an ambitious transformation journey to become the world’s leading immunology biopharma. The second chapter of our Play to Win journey is about modernizing the Specialty Care North America commercial operations with a keen sense of urgency and putting in place the right preparations for our exciting pipeline.
Reporting to the Head of New Product Launches, Specialty Care North America, this critical position is responsible for the preparation and execution for commercial market development and launch in the US for our non-alliance immunology assets in the areas of dermatology, asthma/respiratory, rheumatology, and gastrointestinal. This role will play a critical part in establishing our commercial success in developing and launching future blockbuster immunology products in the US.
The incumbent will be a skilled marketer with knowledge of the US healthcare system that will be relied upon to inform go-to-market launch planning to include, but not limited to, disease state awareness campaigns and branded / unbranded market shaping activities. In addition, the candidate will engage with healthcare providers (HCPs) and key opinion leaders (KOLs) and work with their global counterparts to develop campaigns across multiple channels and mediums.
Main Responsibilities:
Work in conjunction with global immunology teams and align with the global marketing and other cross-functional partners to prepare the market for upcoming immunology launches.
Serve as US commercial lead to develop and implement US strategy and roadmap for new product launches in non-alliance immunology inclusive of multiple assets for Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), rheumatology (e.g., Rilza's IgG4 indication) and Lunsekimig for respiratory indications. Each opportunity with the potential for blockbuster status.
Inform the key aspects of the go-to-market approach for each asset that considers the end to end needs of commercialization from the time the launch product leaves Sanofi’s 3PL until it is delivered to the intended patient.
Identify critical success factors for launch and develop relevant engagement plans with key customers and stakeholders.
Generate key insights and develop strategic recommendations to advance market recognition along with measuring key performance indicators.
Partner with global marketers and agencies to develop branded and un-branded campaigns and assets with a best-in-class omnichannel approach, underpinned by market analysis and competitive benchmarking to drive ROI.
Partner with Value and Access to evaluate market trends and sensitivity models to maximize product access based on optimal price points.
About You
This highly impactful role requires an individual with a keen ability to partner with and influence cross-functional stakeholders, including medical, sales, market access, legal, and compliance.
Strong track record in the pharma/biopharma industry driving commercial success and launching new medicines.
Specialty therapeutic experience is required; immunology experience is preferred.
Relationship management, conflict resolution, and the ability to work collaboratively, along with strong organizational and operational skills.
Strategic agility, results orientation, and exceptional influence skills.
Cross-functional experience leading brand planning processes or similar interdisciplinary workstreams.
Leads with a customer orientation.
Bachelor's degree required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
8+ years of relevant healthcare or pharmaceutical industry experience.
US or other major market commercial experience preferred.
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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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:
$172,500.00 - $249,166.66All 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.