Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives - Field Engagement & Effectiveness

Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives - Field Engagement & Effectiveness

Location: Field Based

About the Job 

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.

At Sanofi, we are dedicated to transforming patient health through chasing the miracle of science. As a prominent pharmaceutical manufacturer, our commitment extends beyond drug development, ensuring that patients can access and afford our therapies.

The Sanofi Patient Support Services (PSS) team is focused on supporting patients wishing to access Sanofi therapies. This is achieved by offering programs that provide reimbursement and logistics support, financial assistance, and patient education. In addition to the program offerings, the PSS organization is also home to field teams that provide education and support to patients and customers.

About the Job:

As the Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives – Field Engagement & Effectiveness in the Patient Support Services (PSS) function, you will be responsible for driving the development, planning, and execution of strategic initiatives focused on FRM-based initiatives and how they impact field engagement.  Reporting to the Head of Evolution & Execution, this position will lead cross-functional teams in the successful implementation of these initiatives, monitor their progress, and evaluate their impact to ensure alignment with the company's broader strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Initiative Execution
  • Collaborate closely with senior leadership to execute strategic initiatives related to patient support services field staff.
  • Provide strategic guidance and leadership to ensure that initiatives are aligned with the company’s objectives and patient support goals.
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams in the planning and implementation of field engagement workstreams.
  • Ensure that all teams are aligned and working towards common goals, facilitating effective communication and collaboration across functions.
• Working Group Lead
  • Lead transformation working group focused on field engagement, driving the development and deployment of how the field teams implement NBI and other field initiatives.
  • Champion simplified FRM reporting and ways of working
• Program Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Monitor and evaluate the success of field transformation programs, using data and analytics to assess their impact.
  • Provide regular reports and updates to senior leadership, offering insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement
  • Identify opportunities ongoing improvements for field team effectiveness.
  • Drive continuous improvement efforts, ensuring that the company’s patient support services remain at the forefront of industry best practices.

About you:

Basic Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in Business, Marketing, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• 7 or more years of experience in pharmaceutical product launches, patient support services, or a related field within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Experience in patient support services, product launch strategy, or a related area within the pharmaceutical industry. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (MBA or clinical degree, etc.) preferred
• FRM experience and leadership highly desired
• Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects.
• Experience leading first and second line leaders within healthcare or pharmaceutical environments.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to monitor and evaluate program success effectively.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and work across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.

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.

The salary range for this position is $177,000.00 - $236,000.00 USD Annually.

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, www.benefits.sanofiusallwell.com

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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Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

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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.