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Job Title: Global Head of Device Development Portfolio

Location: Cambridge, MA, Morristown, NJ

About the Job

Join a global network that powers how Sanofi delivers — seamlessly, purposefully, and at scale. In Manufacturing & Supply, you’ll help reimagine how life-changing treatments reach people everywhere, faster.

The strategic vision of Sanofi’s Global Medical Device organization is to lead the industry in device-mediated therapies with the ambition to develop, industrialize and maintain best-in-class drug-delivery systems and connected medical devices that are user-centric, innovative, environmentally sustainable, and enhance the value of the drug, in order to help patients improve their quality of life and empower them to take control of their disease. Our specific mission is to support the Sanofi business units and R&D by delivering differentiated technology solutions that support administration of drugs and vaccines to help patients, health care workers, care givers, and payers address unmet needs and provide improved health outcomes.  Our products and solutions sit on top of our market leading technology platforms which we continue to evolve. 

We continue to recruit top talent in the industry to help transform care in General Medicines, Specialty Care, and Vaccines, in the areas of drug delivery devices and stand-alone medical devices.  Our teams have developed and released to market auto-injectors, pens, safety syringes, as well as connected medical device technologies, and we are gearing up for more expansive health applications and patient experiences to support the R&D portfolio, including the development of intra-venous devices for home use, on-body drug delivery devices, and targeted delivery systems for cell- and gene therapy, to name a few. Our commitment to research, development, and cutting-edge technology has positioned us at the forefront of the drug delivery segment of the pharmaceutical industry.

As the Global Head of Device Development Portfolio you will play a pivotal role in leading our efforts to develop state-of-the-art drug delivery systems that have the potential to transform the way medications are delivered to patients. You will lead a team of highly skilled engineers and scientists in the end-to-end development, industrialization, and life cycle management of medical devices that will help patients and healthcare workers deliver our innovative medicines and vaccines. This role requires a strategic thinker, a visionary leader with cross-functional perspective, and a deep technical expert who can drive programs from concept to commercialization. This role involves close collaboration with R&D senior leadership, the commercial business units (Specialty Care, General Medicines, and Vaccines), as well as Manufacturing and Supply leadership to deliver device technologies that enhance the value of the drug and provide competitive advantage. The Global Head will lead our internal Portfolio Heads in each of the therapeutic areas as well as key strategic external partners to deliver on our ambition.

About Sanofi:
We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead the therapeutic area Device Portfolio Heads and Device development core team leaders to develop, industrialize and launch medical devices to enable delivery of our drugs and vaccines for all three Sanofi business units. Oversee projects through completion of milestones following a regulated, structured development process and appropriate governance.

• Set a high bar for team to push the boundaries of the development paradigm, by balancing risk with rigor to optimize and scale the product development process based on scope, complexity and risk. Develop key KPIs to drive performance excellence and improvements through management of budget, schedule delivery, and scope.

• Develop a strong network and partnership with R&D, Medical, Quality, Regulatory, Commercial, and Manufacturing and ensure strong stakeholder ties and management by influencing and ensuring fluid communication regarding project objectives, priorities, progress, and critical issues.

• Partner with the Global Business Units and Head of Device Strategy to establish and implement the medical device product strategies, including investment planning for new programs based on cost studies and proposals for capacity and resource planning.

• Optimize development effort through balance of internal capabilities complimented with key external partnerships to ensure best-in-class performance.

• Stay abreast of the technology and Regulatory landscape and compliance standards applicable to the global target markets of Sanofi’s drug and vaccine device portfolio, to ensure seamless product development and compliance with industry standards and regulations.

• Raise the bar by building and inspiring a high performing team consisting of the perfect balance of deep technical expertise coupled with broad cross-functional perspective, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and performance excellence.  

About You

We are seeking a dynamic, passionate leader with deep technical expertise and broad knowledge of drug-device combination products, to join our team and drive performance excellence in device development and position our organization for long-term growth and success.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 15 years of drug-device combination product experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry with a demonstrated track record of success.

• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing cross-functional teams in bringing medical devices from concept to commercialization. Executive-level experience leading product development organizations highly desired.

• A track record of fostering innovation and solving complex technical challenges in medical device development to drive business impact and growth.

• Strong understanding of combination product and medical device regulations and standards. Experience in navigating regulatory pathways for combination products, and leading team through successful submission and approval of regulatory filings.

• Deep insights of market trends, competitive intelligence, and customer needs in the medical device industry.

• Active participation in industry associations, conferences, and networks to stay updated on industry trends and build relationships.

• Experience in establishing and managing strategic external collaborations and partnerships in a global environment to deliver objectives and drive business impact.

• Experienced in operational and fiscal responsibilities as well as resource allocation for on time and on budget delivery.

• This position may require up to 35% overall business travel.

Skills:

• Ability to think strategically, creatively and purposefully while managing multiple programs.

• Strong business acumen and ability to evaluate changing business conditions and effectively shift strategy and priorities based on dynamics.

• Strong leadership and communication skills with ability to work effectively in a complex, matrixed global organization, leveraging solid influencing and collaboration skills.

• Agile thinker and learner, highly adaptable to a dynamic environment.

• Ability to build, inspire, and lead high performing autonomous teams that can stretch and bring value to the organization and our patients

• Leadership courage and role model of Sanofi core values

• Strong technical aptitude, analytical thinking, and ability to distil complex problems to simple solutions.

• Strong technical judgement. Ability to anticipate risks and challenges and guide team to develop strategic solutions to overcome or prevent obstacles in the development process.

Education:

• BS in engineering or scientific discipline, advanced degree desired.

Languages:

• Fluent in English, French or German basic knowledge is a plus

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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Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.

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