Head of COVID Franchise, U.S. Vaccines

Head Of Covid Franchise, U.S. VaccinesLocation: Morristown, NJThe ideal candidate is a highly strategic, dynamic, and organized commercial leader who will drive strategy and execution across the U.S. COVID Vaccine market. This person has a strong understanding of commercial marketing and sales activities coupled with deep understanding of the U.S. commercial space and ability to manage through a complex operational and product delivery environment. The person will need to be able to create a superior customer and patient experience, as well as embedding Sanofi values of Aim Higher, Act For Patients and Be Bold.You are motivational, energetic and a respected leader who brings the COVID vaccine strategy to life and engages the organization to adopt new ways of working to achieve the mandate of evolving the Go-To-Market model for Vaccines. You are a clear communicator, able to deliver key messages establishing both the "what" and the "why" with credibility. You are empathetic to understand what is feasible given competing priorities and a "champion" who rallies followership for the transformation through organizational influence.You will be joining the Marketing and Commercial Strategy organization and will work closely with teams across the U.S. and the Global Business. The leadership team shares the priority for creating a best-in-class high performing group driving the business forward.The Head of US Covid franchise is a senior level position with overall responsibility for strategy, marketing, execution, and performance of the COVID Vaccine portfolio including any combination vaccines with the Nuvaxovid asset. With assets clinically proven to differentiate themselves vs. other available vaccines, it will be critical for this leader to develop, communicate and execute the overall strategy in the U.S. market.This individual will lead the cross functional US franchise team that includes key colleagues from medical, market access, sales, marketing, public affairs, finance, communications, supply chain and other colleagues. In addition, this leader will need to collaborate and influence across global teams such as Global Franchise Marketing and Industrial Affairs on a regular basis. This individual will be responsible for the strategic direction and marketing execution of all COVID education and brand messaging to healthcare providers and patients.This role reports to the Head of Marketing & Commercial Strategy (M&CS), and will be part of the M&CS leadership team. This position will be based in Morristown, NJ.Join the team protecting half a billion lives every year with next-gen science, mRNA innovation, and AI[1]driven breakthroughs. In Vaccines, you'll help advance prevention on a global scale - and shape the future of immunization.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 ResponsibilitiesCommercial leadership of Covid US franchise teamMarketing leadership for Covid assetsPeople leadership both direct and matrixGlobal/Pipeline interfaceMember of M&CS leadership team. Enterprise leader contributing to cross franchise initiativesAbout YouA minimum of a bachelor's degree is required; MBA Degree is preferredA minimum of 10 years' pharmaceutical or vaccines experience in marketing & sales is requiredA minimum of 8 years of product management / marketing experience is requiredA minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership /people management experience is strongly preferredDemonstrated experience and depth of knowledge in the US healthcare market (preferably in vaccines)Excellent interpersonal skills to negotiate, communicate, present, persuade a point of viewAbility to work effectively in a matrixed, multi-cultural, global organizationExperience managing a commercial P&L either directly or in a matrix environment is strongly preferredExceptional leadership skills with proven ability to develop next generation leaders is strongly preferredThis position may require up to 25% overall business travel domestic and internationalWhy Choose UsBring 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 leaveWork at the forefront of AI-driven research, smart manufacturing, and groundbreaking mRNA platforms that are redefining the future of immunology.Help protect half a billion people every year, contributing to one of the largest global vaccination efforts in healthcare.Develop your career with access to mentoring, international mobility programs, and opportunities to grow across four continentsSanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive 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.