Head of COVID Franchise, U.S. Vaccines

About the Job Job title: Head of COVID Franchise, U.S. Vaccines Location: Morristown, NJ The 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. Main Responsibilities Commercial leadership of Covid US franchise team Deliver the strategic leadership and vision for U.S. COVID and Nuvaxovid combination Vaccine portfolio including strategic and tactical plans Responsible for U.S. COVID Vaccine performance (P&L) including unit demand, revenue, operating expenses and business operating income Responsible for competitive analysis and positioning of Sanofi COVID vaccine portfolio products in the increasingly competitive U.S. market Gain organizational alignment in the development and presentation of future years strategic and 1-year tactical plans prior to implementation Marketing leadership for Covid assets Work closely with internal and external agency partners to develop impactful campaigns for HCP & Consumer assets Bring new ways of working and implement agile approaches to enhance speed to market, and customer engagement within our digital strategy Build effective working relationships with key external customers, including thought leaders and patient advocacy groups across respiratory immunizations. People leadership both direct and matrix Responsible for leading and inspiring both direct marketing team and matrix franchise team Set direction, establish challenging goals, develop talented people, and recognize outstanding contributions Recruit, select, develop, and retain talent with focus on building a diverse and inclusive team Global/Pipeline interface Works closely with Global Marketing to identify new product opportunities and management of global supply planning Lead go-to-market assessment for future pipeline assets. Member of M&CS leadership team. Enterprise leader contributing to cross franchise initiatives About You A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required; MBA Degree is preferred A minimum of 10 years’ pharmaceutical or vaccines experience in marketing & sales is required A minimum of 8 years of product management / marketing experience is required A minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership /people management experience is strongly preferred Demonstrated experience and depth of knowledge in the US healthcare market (preferably in vaccines) Excellent interpersonal skills to negotiate, communicate, present, persuade a point of view Ability to work effectively in a matrixed, multi-cultural, global organization Experience managing a commercial P&L either directly or in a matrix environment is strongly preferred Exceptional leadership skills with proven ability to develop next generation leaders is strongly preferred This position may require up to 25% overall business travel domestic and international Why Choose Us 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. high-quality healthcare prevention and wellness programs at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave Work 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 continents. The salary range for this position is: $232,500.00 - $335,833.33 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. Sanofi 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. 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 About Sanofi We are an R&D driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and creating 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. In Vaccines, you’ll help advance prevention on a global scale - and shape the future of immunization. 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. 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 are an R&D driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and creating compelling growth. Our team is guided by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We want to build a healthier, more resilient world, and turn the impossible into the possible by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines for millions of people around the world. Discover more about us visiting or via our movie We are Sanofi Start a career that makes a difference. Reinvention is in our DNA. It’s what drove our evolution from a small French enterprise to one of the world’s leading biopharma companies. Whether it’s using AI to shorten drug-discovery times or building trust in healthcare, you could be helping our teams make life better for patients, partners, and communities. This is where you grow your career. We open the door for you to explore new opportunities, push your limits, and connect with people who are driven by a shared purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. #J-18808-Ljbffr