Senior Director, Search and Evaluation Inflammation and Immunology

Job Title: Senior Director, Search and Evaluation Inflammation and Immunology

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. 

The Global Business Development (BD) department is part of Sanofi Partnering, a Global Enabling Function within the Sanofi Group. The mission of Global BD is to seek and execute external growth initiatives to address the Sanofi Group´s strategic priorities. This mission is fully supporting Sanofi´s strategic roadmap, specially aligned with the following strategic priorities: Reshape the portfolio and sustain innovation across Research, Development and Commercial portfolios. The key activities of Global BD&L are the search, evaluation, structuring, negotiation and closing of strategic alliances with external companies, involving products, product-related assets, and platforms. The Immunology BD team has been instrumental in building Sanofi’s industry leading development portfolio and is charged to further accelerate and expand the I&I Therapeutic Area at Sanofi ambition for global leadership in the I&I field.

As Senior Director, Search and Evaluation, for the Inflammation & Immunology (I&I) therapeutic area, the individual will be expected to contribute to and provide leadership on the strategy and execution of the business development roadmap for the therapeutic area and prioritization of activities. In addition to establishing a strong and trusted representative with external parties, the position requires accountability for close relationships and coordination with BD colleagues and stakeholders in I&I.

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:

• Search and Evaluation: The individual will be part of a global team dedicated external search and evaluation initiatives for the Inflammation & Immunology Therapeutic Area including opportunity identification and in-depth technical assessment with Research, Development, Commercial experts and other appropriate stakeholders.

• Strategic contribution: The individual will play a key role in developing the overall Immunology partnering strategy, including leadership for ad-boards, landscaping and competitive intelligence exercises. In each case the individual will help drive alignment with the Research, Development, Commercial & Strategy function in the Immunology Therapeutic areas, as well as with Sanofi Venture and M&A.

• Due Diligence lead: The individual will also lead multi-disciplinary teams through formal due diligence and act as the main connection point with the potential external partner. They will also be responsible for driving due diligence through the internal governance boards prior to deal signing.

• Active deal clinical stage projects: The individual will (i) identify and propose attractive deal opportunities, (ii)ensure high quality project leadership and management (iii) manage the overall interface to corporate level governance comprising (iv) align resources and decision making throughout the deal process in collaboration with Business Development transactions colleagues and (v)provide input/guidance to optimal scientific deal structures and inflection points, minimizing contractual risk.

• Portfolio management: As a key member of the BD team the individual will help be responsible for helping manage the S&E portfolio, updating R&D executive leadership and re-shaping the pipeline in response internal/external data points.

About You

Basic Qualifications:

• PhD and/or MD degree(s) in Immunology, ideally in combination with demonstrated clinical development experience in dermatology, GI disorders and/or respiratory disease.

• Extensive scientific experience, preferably obtained through >10-year experience in multiple functions in the biotech and/or pharmaceutical industry. Outstanding scientific excellence in Inflammation & Immunology demonstrated by strong publication record, as well as discovery and early clinical development expertise in I&I

• Extensive experience in search & evaluation, business development or academic technology transfer

• Previous experience of running complex evaluations of clinical stage assets

• Demonstrated organizational and project management skills.

• Deep commitment and track record of high performance demonstrated in all aspects of work.

• Solid fluency in English – verbal and written.

Core Competencies:

• The ideal candidate has deep experience and knowledge of global drug discovery and early clinical development activities, with an excellent understanding of all aspects of preclinical drug discovery

• Strategic thinking, clarity of thought, strong multi-tasking, organizational and project management skills.

• Excellent networking ability in cross-cultural environments inside and outside Sanofi. Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Demonstrated experience in communication project proposals and business plans to senior stakeholders.

• Negotiation skills across all levels of the organization and with external parties.

• Excellent problem-solving, conflict-resolution, decision-making and cross-functional leadership skills in highly matrixed environments. High ethical standards, data-centric objective mindset, attention to detail, comfortable with resolution of ambiguity, poise under pressure and the ability to influence without authority.

• Ability to represent Sanofi in external scientific/academic world and to act as an ambassador for Sanofi at scientific and business conferences.

• Willingness to travel nationally/internationally as needed.

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.