Head of U.S. Reimbursement and Public Policy

Job Title: Head of U.S. Reimbursement and Public Policy

About the Job

The Head of U.S. Reimbursement & Public Policy is responsible for shaping and leading Sanofi’s reimbursement and public policy agenda at the federal and state levels. This leader manages a team of professionals who provide the analytical and strategic foundation that drives Sanofi’s U.S. advocacy positions for our current and future portfolio.

This role requires deep knowledge of the U.S. healthcare ecosystem, the ability to anticipate and evaluate downstream implications of policy change, and the vision to develop and implement creative, pragmatic solutions that protect patient access to medicines and foster a sustainable innovation environment.

The successful candidate will serve as both an internal strategic advisor and an external ambassador, engaging with agencies, trade associations, and key stakeholders to advance Sanofi’s policy objectives.

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

Policy Strategy & Leadership

• Define and lead Sanofi’s U.S. reimbursement and public policy strategy, aligned with business priorities and the evolving policy landscape.

• Anticipate and interpret legislative, regulatory, and market trends; drive forward-thinking, cross-functional solutions to complex healthcare challenges.

• Lead and develop a high-performing team with a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous growth.

External Engagement & Advocacy

• Represent Sanofi with agencies (e.g., CMS, HHS) on access, coding, and reimbursement issues.

• Develop and deliver Sanofi’s positions in public forums, including industry trade associations, coalitions, and policy workgroups.

• Draft and oversee the submission of formal comment letters, regulatory responses, and testimony.

Internal Advisory & Business Partnership

• Provide senior management with actionable policy insights, briefing documents, and strategic recommendations.

• Partner with business units, market access, legal, finance, medical, and R&D functions to integrate policy intelligence into product strategy, forecasting, and commercialization plans.

• Establish agile processes to quickly assess business implications of evolving policy and guide rapid, informed decision-making.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Support federal and state government affairs teams in technical policy development and advocacy; participate in legislative meetings as a subject matter expert.

• Collaborate with global colleagues to ensure U.S. insights inform global policy positioning and strategy.

Operational & Budget Management​

• Oversee budget planning and resource allocation for U.S. reimbursement and policy initiatives.

• Drive operational excellence, ensuring timely delivery of strategic priorities.

About You

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• 12–15 years of progressive experience in U.S. healthcare policy, reimbursement, market access, or related field within biopharma and/or government.

• Demonstrated expertise in federal and state reimbursement policy, CMS processes, and market access dynamics.

• Strong track record of influencing and collaborating in a highly matrixed, global organization.

• Proven people leadership, with experience managing and developing diverse teams.

• Exceptional strategic thinking, communication, and relationship management skills.

Other Information

• Travel required (approx. 20–30%) mostly domestic and some international trips.

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.​​​

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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.