Finance Director - Global Dupixent, Respiratory

Job title: Finance Director - Global Dupixent, Respiratory

Location: Cambridge, MA / Morristown, NJ

About the job

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions and you can play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to make an impact on millions around the world

Sanofi’s Global Specialty Care Business unit focuses on rare diseases, rare blood disorders, neurology, immunology, and oncology. We help people with debilitating and complex conditions that are often difficult to diagnose and treat. Our approach is shaped by our experience developing highly specialized treatments and forging close relationships with physician and patient communities. We are dedicated to discovering and advancing new therapies, providing hope to patients and their families around the world. The specialty care business is in strong growth mode with Global Immunology Alliance being one of the main drivers of Sanofi’s growth.

Under the Global Immunology Alliance franchise, within the Specialty Care business unit, this role is reporting to the Head of Finance, Global Immunology Alliance, Immunology & Strategic Alliances, and will be the Finance Lead for the Global Respiratory Franchise, which includes direct Leadership of all financial matters for the Global Commercial Organization and coordination throughout the entire P&L and Value Chain (Research & Development, Industrial & Supply, Medical and Commercial). As member of the Global Franchise Team, this Finance role is also involved in Alliance management with Regeneron.

Ambition:

Our ambition is to create an engaging and all-inclusive culture that empowers individuals to unleash their creativity and develop aspired skills.

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

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:

• Finance voice of the Global Respiratory Alliance franchise, while supporting the overall Immunology Alliance franchise, Countries/Regions (strategy plans, business cases, performance reviews, quarterly landing), Industrial Affairs/ Supply Chain (COGS evolution, inventory management, volumes analysis) and R&D (portfolio review, Integrated P&Ls).

• Responsible for the Global Controlling & Reporting Process including P&L, Headcount and Investments and Resource Allocation during the monthly closing, investor relations, rolling forecast, budget and strategic planning processes. Work closely with the CoE to improve ways of working and foster efficiencies.

• Launch excellence finance support for Respiratory throughout the launches, provide financial expertise and support on launch preparation, governance, and launch execution monitoring. Analyze financial performance by Regions & Indications to support resources allocation decisions. Work closely with the Market Access & Pricing, Forecasting and Competitive Intelligence teams to understand the external environment evolution and the corresponding financial impacts.

• Lead the financial component of the Global Strategic Planning Process across Immunology Alliance including key investments (External Partners, Infrastructure, Commercial Operations, R&D/IA Interface) and support interaction with the Sanofi Group Strategy team and finance leadership team.

• Prepare and present high-impact strategic investment projects and analyses for Sanofi Group and Senior Leadership. Act as the Finance representative for the Respiratory Therapeutic Area on cross-functional strategic initiatives.

• Actively participate in the Dupixent Alliance with Regeneron, representing the Respiratory Franchise's financial interests and ensuring alignment on shared financial matters.

• Coach and develop the Rhinology & Gastroenterology Finance Business Partner, providing mentorship, guidance, and ongoing development support to build capability, foster growth, and ensure strong financial business partnering across the Rhinology & Gastroenterology franchise.

Main Interactions:

• Cross-functional LT

• Global, regional, and country Sanofi Finance Teams (Key Markets and MCO’s)

• R&D and Industrial Affairs finance functions

• Group Controlling and Expert Functions

• Alliance Partners

• Corporate Business Development & Strategy

About You

Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years of professional business experience within Finance, Accounting or closely related field is required

• A minimum of two years’ experience in Business Partnering to commercial teams required

Soft skills:

• Strategic agility with big-picture orientation and intellectual curiosity

• Strong communication skills required (presentations, listening, written). Strong interpersonal skills, business partnering, and collaboration required.

• Demonstrated ability to interact with and influence senior level stakeholders as well as project operational level and externally with key partners is required

• Ability to work transversally and within a highly matrixed environment is required

• Global or international experience and ability to work with a diverse team is preferred

Technical skills:

• Advanced excel skills (i.e. pivot tables, V-look up etc.)

• Working knowledge of BOOST TM1 and ThinkCell preferred

Education:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or a closely related field is required; master’s degree in finance or the Sciences/ MBA is 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 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.