Job Title: Senior Director, New Product Planning - Hematology

Location: Bridgewater, NJ or Cambridge, MA (hybrid - 2/3 days on site)

About the Job

The Senior Director, New Product Planning (NPP) reports to the Head of NPP for Sanofi Genzyme’s MS, Oncology and Immunology franchise and will be embedded within the Oncology therapeutic area working closely with the Head of Sanofi Genzyme’s Global Oncology Franchise.  He/she will serve as the primary commercial liaison with program teams within the Oncology development organization, responsible for providing commercial leadership on projects from pre-clinical through proof of concept.   He/she will also partner closely with Business Development and M&A teams to provide commercial assessments of external opportunities.  The position is based in Cambridge, MA unless otherwise agreed to by the 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:

Develop the commercial strategy for early-stage development programs

Provide global commercial franchise leadership on cross-functional project teams within the Oncology R&D organization

Lead commercial assessments of external business development and M&A opportunities

Conduct and refine market assessments to gain a clear understanding of current and future unmet needs and market dynamics

Lead the development of target product profiles for early-stage R&D programs, based on thorough understanding of market dynamics and potential future trends

Lead development of commercial forecasts for internal programs and external opportunities in close collaboration with the Forecasting team

Understand and communicate requirements for registration, reimbursement, and differentiation required for the successful commercialization of new products

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 the franchise

Contribute to the long-term commercial strategy of the franchise and ensure early R&D activities are in line with global franchise strategies

About You

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA, MS or PhD preferred

10+ years of relevant biopharmaceutical industry experience, including in-line marketing experience in Hematology and an in-depth understanding of the therapeutic area

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in new product planning / early commercialization a plus

Collaborative, team player with strong leadership and cross-functional team building capabilities

Strong scientific background and ability to engage credibly with internal and external stakeholders around scientific topics

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

Strong analytical, organizational and project management skills

Valid passport and ability to travel internationally approximately 20% of the time

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.