New Product Launch Director, Specialty Care US

Job title: New Product Launch Director, Specialty Care US

Location: Cambridge, MA

About the Job

Sanofi is an emerging leader in immunology, poised to transform medicine by rebalancing the immune responses that cause systemic, chronic diseases. We’re building on the success of Dupixent® in atopic dermatitis and asthma and developing new solutions for people with debilitating immuno-dermatological, rheumatic, respiratory, and gastrointestinal diseases.

Sanofi is on an ambitious transformation journey to become the world’s leading immunology biopharma. The second chapter of our Play to Win journey is about modernizing the Specialty Care North America commercial operations with a keen sense of urgency and putting in place the right preparations for our exciting pipeline.

Reporting to the Head of New Product Launches, Specialty Care North America, this critical position is responsible for the preparation and execution for commercial market development and launch in the US for our non-alliance immunology assets in the areas of dermatology, asthma/respiratory, rheumatology, and gastrointestinal. This role will play a critical part in establishing our commercial success in developing and launching future blockbuster immunology products in the US. 

The incumbent will be a skilled marketer with knowledge of the US healthcare system that will be relied upon to inform go-to-market launch planning to include, but not limited to, disease state awareness campaigns and branded / unbranded market shaping activities. In addition, the candidate will engage with healthcare providers (HCPs) and key opinion leaders (KOLs) and work with their global counterparts to develop campaigns across multiple channels and mediums.

Main Responsibilities:

• Work in conjunction with global immunology teams and align with the global marketing and other cross-functional partners to prepare the market for upcoming immunology launches. 

• Serve as US commercial lead to develop and implement US strategy and roadmap for new product launches in non-alliance immunology inclusive of multiple assets for Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), rheumatology (e.g., Rilza's IgG4 indication) and Lunsekimig for respiratory indications. Each opportunity with the potential for blockbuster status.

• Inform the key aspects of the go-to-market approach for each asset that considers the end to end needs of commercialization from the time the launch product leaves Sanofi’s 3PL until it is delivered to the intended patient.

• Identify critical success factors for launch and develop relevant engagement plans with key customers and stakeholders.

• Generate key insights and develop strategic recommendations to advance market recognition along with measuring key performance indicators.

• Partner with global marketers and agencies to develop branded and un-branded campaigns and assets with a best-in-class omnichannel approach, underpinned by market analysis and competitive benchmarking to drive ROI.

• Partner with Value and Access to evaluate market trends and sensitivity models to maximize product access based on optimal price points.

About You 

• This highly impactful role requires an individual with a keen ability to partner with and influence cross-functional stakeholders, including medical, sales, market access, legal, and compliance.

• Strong track record in the pharma/biopharma industry driving commercial success and launching new medicines.

• Specialty therapeutic experience is required; immunology experience is preferred.

• Relationship management, conflict resolution, and the ability to work collaboratively, along with strong organizational and operational skills.

• Strategic agility, results orientation, and exceptional influence skills.

• Cross-functional experience leading brand planning processes or similar interdisciplinary workstreams.

• Leads with a customer orientation.

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.

• 8+ years of relevant healthcare or pharmaceutical industry experience.

• US or other major market commercial experience preferred.

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 ampl