Global Therapeutic Area Head, Dermatology - Immunology

Job Title: Global Therapeutic Area Head, Dermatology - Immunology

Location: Cambridge, MA

About The Job

Reporting to the Global Head of Immunology and as a member of the Immunology Franchise Leadership Team (IFLT), lead the Global Dermatology Immunology TA, with responsibility to take assets from PoCC to Wave 1 launches.This role will be the Asset Strtegy Lead for Amlitelimab and Brivekimig

Key Assets: Amlitelimab, Rilzabrutnib, Lunsekimig, Brivekimig

Disease Areas: AD, HS, CSU, PN, AA, Vitiligo

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

• Define and drive Disease Area strategy and co-positioning narrative of multiple assets in the same disease area that maximizes value for Sanofi.
• Lead and direct market development / shaping strategy, pre-launch and launch plans for assets with partnership of Tier 1 countries and Global Brand Teams.
• Direct the institutional learning and market shaping around an asset or in a new disease area by commissioning rapid and appropriate insights work, connecting with KOLs and patient advocacy groups and leaders.
• Partner with SILC LEx, to ensure preparedness for successful launches through rigorous launch readiness management, lead effective launch readiness reviews with senior management, and proactively address strategic barriers and opportunities.
• Drive Global P&L accountability and lead strategic and financial planning for brands, developing sales and expense forecasts to maximize portfolio value.
• Establish and execute vision & strategy for launch brands and provide executive leadership to Global Brand Teams (GBT) for Amlitelimab, Lunsekimig and Rilzabrutnib covering value & access, patient advocacy, medical, and commercial activities in collaboration with US and key markets for the brands.
• Following the successful launch in Tier 1 markets, mobilize TA BLs/IBLs and GBTs to continue supporting Tier 2 country launches
• Actively partner with global project teams and NPP teams to provide robust commercial direction on pipeline planning and product development strategy
• Support the program teams directly and/or through the NPP team throughout the governance process (TARC, DWG, IDCC) providing TA business leadership within the franchise, R&D and investment committees.
• Understand and communicate requirements for regulatory approval (registration), access to market (pricing & reimbursement), and market differentiation required for the successful commercialization of new products.
• Spearhead partnership with NPP, business development and related M&A teams to align BD roadmap with TA strategy and evaluate potential commercial synergies with TA portfolio.
• Build and develop a best-in-class team, and foster strong cross-functional collaboration across the organization.
  
  

About You

Experience & Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree is required. MBA, MS or PhD in life science is preferred
• Extensive and diverse industry experience: A minimum of 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, across various functions (e.g., sales, marketing, MA, BD, NPP, etc.), including in US/key markets, with a focus on Dermatology Immunology and related therapeutic areas (e.g., in-depth knowledge of key stakeholders / influencers / competitors is required
• Leadership and brand management: experience in leading teams and brand/portfolio strategies in US/key markets (e.g., Franchise Head, GM) is required
• Current or prior experience managing global brands is preferred
• Launch and pre-launch experience: strong track record in successfully launching and pre-launching products in US/key markets is required
• Strong credibility in P&L management
• Cross-functional enterprise leadership and strong capacity to drive decision-making with key internal stakeholders is require
• Stakeholder engagement: ability to advocate for Sanofi’s vision, and negotiate and drive value from key partnerships, such as alliances, analysts and the investment community, patient organizations, and scientific institutions is required)
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a matrixed environment with many cross-functional partners including marketing brand teams, market research, market access, medical affairs, business development, regulatory, research & development, manufacturing, finance and legal
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and quickly adjust to changing priorities is essential
• 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
• This position may require up to 25% overall travel
• Valid passport and ability to travel internationally
  
  

Relocation support is being extended for this role. Valid work authorization to work within the U.S. is required for this role.

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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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.

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