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Strategic Partnership Head

São Paulo, Brazil
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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.

Job titleStrategic Partnership

  • Location: São Paulo
  • Location: BR / Sao Paulo / Parque da Cidade
  • 80 locally working and 20% of travel expected 
  • Job type: Permanent - Full time 

*This job post is subject to local legal and social procedures where applicable. (soumis aux procédures légales et sociales locales, le cas échéant) 

About the job

As a member of Vaccines Regional Leadership team, you hold the responsibility of:

  • Supporting the development and execution of the regional strategy to drive business growth and achieve financial targets
  • Optimizing the go-to-market models and accelerating modernization of the operations
  • Coordinating pre-launch readiness across the Region
  • Leading transversal regional projects.

KEY RESULTS / ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Collaborate with leadership to define the organization's strategic priorities
  • Lead strategic planning processes, including goal setting, resource allocation, and performance measurement
  • Lead go-to-market strategy with country teams and accelerate OCE ramp up for optimal and efficient engagement
  • Support the execution of the regional strategy to drive business growth and achieve financial targets
  • Provide guidance and support to cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and execution of strategic initiatives
  • Support the Head of the Region by regularly reviewing business updates, highlight business risks, opportunities and relevant action plans
  • Support the decision-making process through developing informed business case with required stakeholders
  • Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress against strategic objectives and identify areas for improvement
  • Coordinate pre-launch readiness plans across the Region
  • Lead transversal regional projects to support modernization efforts and ensure digital/AI ramp up at scale.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

INTERNAL:

Cross Functional Collaboration with:

  • Vaccines Country Heads and MCO GMs.
  • Vaccines Franchise teams.
  • Vaccines Medical teams.
  • Vaccines Supply & BOD teams.
  • Finance teams at the country and regional level.
    • GTMC Team.
    • Other leadership team members within Region.

Occasional Contact with:

  • Other GBU heads in the region.
  • Legal, Ethic & Business Integrity.
  • Market Access.
  • Public Affairs.

EXTERNAL

Could be involved with:

  • External stakeholders related to International organizations, partnerships, Health Authorities, Distributors.

ABOUT YOU:

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

  • Min 10 years of related experience in commercial, marketing, project management, preferably previous P&L management experience and previous external stakeholder management experience.
  • High level of financial acumen and business understanding.
  • Experience in country, above the country roles and must exhibit strong and inspirational.
  • Experience in business excellence and Omnichannel engagement is a plus.

Skills:

  • Leadership skills without having formal authority.
  • High digital literacy and understanding of engagement models.
  • Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, problem solving and transversal working skills.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work and influence within cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent presentation skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure, in a fast-paced environment.

 Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering, Marketing or equivalent fields.
  • Post-graduate degree in Strategic Management or Project Management.

Language:

  • English and Portuguese

Why choose us?

  • Management of multiple strategic business areas.
  • Visibility with the executive team.
  • Join an organization with a strong and well-established brand in the sector.

PursueProgressDiscover Extraordinary.

Progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue progress. And let’s 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, or gender identity. 

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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.

Watch 'One day at Sanofi' and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives at sanofi.com

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