Director, Operations

Job Title: Director, Operations

Location: Cambridge, MA

At Sanofi, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join our Strategy and Operations team in North America to help drive performance and accelerate transformation.  

Reporting into the Head of Strategy and Operations, you will be part of a team tasked with fulfilling annual operational business responsibilities, setting and executing strategy, while also orchestrating key projects and events aimed at amplifying the impact of the Head of North America Specialty Care and the North American Leadership 

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

• Lead the detailed planning, coordination, and execution of strategic initiatives, ensuring deliverables are developed, aligned, and executed effectively across functions. 

• Drive process improvement by identifying and implementing people/process/technology-enabled efficiencies while championing the organization’s values and ambition to Take the Lead. 

• Partner with senior leaders, including Finance and People & Culture, to address management priorities and business needs. 

• Oversee compliance workstreams, including audits, training, surveys, and other administrative and team management processes 

• Shape and facilitate leadership meetings that advance strategic priorities, organizational alignment, and change management outcomes, including coordinating agenda and content development.  

• Embed company values and cultural initiatives into day-to-day operations, leveraging tools and processes that reinforce desired culture 

• Optimize meeting structures, content, coordination, and follow-through to drive clarity and impact. 

About You

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required;  Advanced degree (MBA, MPH, MHA) is a plus. 

• 15+ years of professional experience with a proven track record of  delivering high-impact initiatives and advising senior leaders 

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to design, structure, and lead projects with project, program and product frameworks

• Excellent communication skills; written, verbal, and listening 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment 

• Demonstrated ability to generate insights, drive innovation, and collaborate effectively within a global matrixed team 

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