Events Engagement Manager

Job Title: Events Engagement Manager

Location: Cambridge, MA   Morristown, NJ

About the Job

The Events & Engagements Manager is responsible for the alignment, planning, and oversight in implementing event & engagement plans within Sanofi’s global business units.  Primary focus is overseeing operational activities related to services provided by Scientific External Experts (SEE) and Health Care Organizations (HCO) during the events under the scope of the Global Meetings & Events team (GM&E). They supervise Specialists and own the end-to-end process of all events within their scope, congresses and symposia, advisory board meetings, preceptorships, senior leadership meetings, standalone meetings, etc. They manage external suppliers and communicate with internal and external stakeholders, always ensuring consistent company representation and full compliance. They are responsible for developing templates, training & operational oversight with the purpose of maintaining & improving the end-to-end event & engagement process. This role reports to the Global Events & Engagements Lead.

This role is pivotal in orchestrating Sanofi's interactions with Scientific External Experts (SEEs), aligning with our "Take The Lead" strategy. The ideal candidate will:

• Lead teams to manage SEE relationships, enhancing business value and consistency

• Assess risks, make strategic decisions, and efficiently resolve issues

• Serve as a key ambassador for Sanofi, showcasing excellent communication skills

• Oversee operational activities, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies

• Demonstrate proven experience in engaging scientific experts and managing complex logistics

We are an innovative global healthcare company, committed to transforming the lives of people with immune challenges, rare diseases and blood disorders, cancers, and neurological disorders. From R&D to sales, our talented teams work together, revolutionizing treatment, continually improving products, understanding unmet needs, and connecting communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing Progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.

Main Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and develop a global team of Events & Engagements Specialists

• Drive performance management, resource allocation, and budget oversight

• Provide strategic direction and mentorship to team members across geographies

Strategic Operations

• Spearhead process optimization and efficiency improvements

• Establish project timelines, KPI/SLA monitoring, and quality controls

• Oversee resource planning for SEE-related events and activities

• Develop and manage yearly budget planning

Compliance & Risk Management

• Serve as primary escalation point for complex SEE interactions

• Ensure compliance with regulations and Fair Market Value requirements

• Partner with Legal, Finance, and Ethics & Business Integrity teams on strategic initiatives

• Maintain current knowledge of industry regulations and best practices

Business Partnership

• Foster cross-functional collaboration with key business units & cross-functional teams

• Champion best practice sharing and process standardization

• Implement One Sanofi tools and identify operational synergies cross-GBU

• Develop standardized documentation and reporting frameworks

This role strong leadership capabilities, and deep expertise in compliance and stakeholder management within the pharmaceutical industry.

About You

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required.

• 5 to 7 years of professional experience in event management & SEE engagement/contracting field, desirably in a highly regulated market.

• Significant business experience in the healthcare industry.

• Proven managerial skills, able to perform in a matrix organization.

• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Competencies

Key Competencies - Leadership & Project Management

• Proven ability to drive complex projects to successful completion

• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills

• Innovative mindset with change management expertise

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication in English (additional languages advantageous)

• Strong interpersonal skills with a customer service orientation

• Ability to influence, collaborate, and negotiate effectively

Industry Expertise

• Extensive event and congress management experience

• Balanced focus on internal and external stakeholder management

• International outlook with cross-cultural competence

Adaptability & Ethics

• Agility in responding to changing business priorities

• Superior organizational skills and adaptability

• Commitment to maintaining high ethical standards

Technical Skills

• Digital literacy and proficiency with relevant technologies (CRM platforms, event project management platforms, Transfer of Value capturing & reporting technology)

• Project management tools and methodologies

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.