Vaccines
Where
extraordinary minds
help protect half a billion people
Head of Vaccines Switzerland - all genders -
Who we are
Every day, 2.5 million Sanofi vaccine doses reach patients worldwide - powered by bold ideas, cutting-edge science, and passionate people like you. Across every stage — from discovery to delivery — Sanofians are shaping the future of vaccines. In global R&D hubs, exceptional offices, and state-of-the-art manufacturing sites, we’re reimagining what’s possible. But science alone isn’t enough — it’s the extraordinary minds behind it that truly make the difference.
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About the job
As Head of Vaccines Switzerland within our Vaccines Teams, you’ll you will be in charge of the full operations and business. Ready to get started?
Vaccines Switzerland has been a solid contributor to Sanofi Vaccines. Our recent achievements include an outstanding 89% growth in 2024 with projected sales >40m CHF in 2025. This is driven by a successful launch of Beyfortus and the ramp up and optimization of our portfolio.
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:
- Define and drive the strategic roadmap for Vaccines Switzerland to maximize growth of Vaccines portfolio and accelerate launches and ensure pre-launch readiness for future pipeline
- Lead critical market access strategies and implement modern go-to-market approaches
- Expand digital tool usage for enhanced market presence
- Increase immunization rates through improved healthcare provider services
- Drive Sanofi's agenda with policy makers, medical community, media…
- Collaborate with transversal functions to achieve business, people, and transformational objectives
- Upholding corporate commitments and compliance guidelines
- Build and maintain a high-performing team
- Serve as a member of the Management Committee and Senior Leadership Team
About you
Experience:
- Several years of experiences in pharma / vaccines area or healthcare industry
- Experience in shaping long term business strategy, and mid-term tactical plans
- Significant experience in driving performance in complex environment
Soft and technical skills:
- Inspiring leadership skills with cross-functional collaboration abilities
- Strong external engagement capabilities
- Proven ability to operate across different business models
- Digital savviness and curiosity
- Capacity to challenge status quo with an entrepreneurial mindset, with respect for centralized approaches
Education:
- Advanced degree in Business, Healthcare, or related field
Languages:
- Fluent in German and English; good knowledge of French
Why choose us?
- Find diverse opportunities in an international work environment to develop your talent professionally and personally, and to continuously advance your career through internal changes and role expansions. A personalized and structured onboarding is a given and begins even before your first day.
- Our employees are our top priority, especially when it comes to work-life balance and an inclusive work environment. In addition to flexible working, we offer our employees flexible working hours and a hybrid work model (3 days in the office/2 days remote).
- Outstanding is our 14-week paid family time after the birth of a child for both parents, as well as additional benefits such as health insurance, mental and physical health offerings, and leave for caregiving relatives.
- Training opportunities and international career possibilities round out our offerings.
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Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.
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.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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Why work with us
- We’re problem-solvers and pioneers. United by the belief that everyone deserves a healthier future. We create best-in-class vaccines that prevent disease and protect lives.
- Innovation drives us. From AI and mRNA to next-gen science, we push the boundaries to deliver first- and best-in-class vaccines for infectious diseases worldwide.
- Growth happens here. With bold investments in R&D and world-class facilities, Sanofians across the entire vaccine lifecycle are shaping the future of global health.
- We do what’s right. Sustainability and DE&I drive our positive global impact—because the diverse communities Sanofians represent are the patients we serve.
What does it take to protect the world from disease?
For over a century, we’ve been pioneering breakthroughs that help protect millions from diseases like polio, influenza, RSV, and more. And we’re not stopping there.
Powered by groundbreaking technologies - mRNA platforms, recombinant proteins, and AI-driven insights - we’re pushing the boundaries of science.
"I’m immensely proud of the pace of our innovation – the urgency by which our teams are working to transform the practice of medicine."
Thomas Triomphe
Executive Vice President, Vaccines
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