Global Head, Scientific Networks and Partnerships

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Job title: Global Head, Scientific Networks and Partnerships, Vaccines R&D

Location: Marcy L'Etoile, France

About the job :

Are you ready to shape the future of medicine? The race is on to speed up drug discovery and development to find answers for patients and their families. Your skills could be critical in helping our teams accelerate progress. Join our Vaccines R&D team as Global Head, Scientific Networks and Partnerships, Vaccines R&D and you will be responsible for building and sustaining Sanofi Vaccines’ network of external public and private partners in the field of research and development.

We are an innovative global healthcare company that helps the world stay ahead of infectious diseases by delivering more than 500 million vaccine doses a year. Across different countries, our talented teams are exploring new technologies to protect people and promote healthy communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.

Reporting to the Chief Science Officer and Global Head, External Scientific Affairs (ESA), you are responsible for providing strategic, scientific and operational leadership of current and new global external partnerships while maintaining timelines and budget.  You will have four units under your direction and management:  the Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement Regional Heads for France, UK/EU/Asia Pac, Americas, and Advisory Boards/Project Management office.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACCOUNTABLITIES:

• Contribute to the development of the Global R&D external innovation roadmap by providing scientific guidance and direction based on knowledge of the different regional ecosystems vs Sanofi priorities.
• In collaboration with the internal customers (e.g., Global Project Heads, Vaccines R&D leadership), formulate the objectives and agenda for the advisory boards including the biennial Portfolio Advisory Board and ensure operational excellence in preparing for and conducting the events in compliance with sanofi policies and processes.
• Develop and execute strategies to increase the external visibility and image of Sanofi Vaccines and its portfolio priorities with the aim of establishing strong and promising partnerships; the mechanisms include but not limited to conference and organization sponsorships, professional network engagements, R&D Day events, among others
• Develop and execute strategies for scientific engagements with the regional ecosystems through public-private partnership models, including maintaining the current ones such as with Lyon Biopole, Institut Pasteur, and Vaccine Europe.
• Develop and execute strategies for the Sanofi Vaccine R&D community to keep pace with cutting-edge vaccine and immunology science through external stakeholder engagements and innovative forums
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders (R&D functions, mRNA Center of Excellence, Vaccine Portfolio Strategy, Vaccine Medical Affairs, Vaccine Public Affairs) to align the external engagement strategies with the needs and priorities of the organizations. 
• Work collaboratively with other teams within the ESA organization to advance the mission of the ESA, including scouting for licensing/acquisitions, external funding, and vaccine innovation projects
• Collaborate with the Chief Scientific Officer to define and develop resource planning, budget, and annual deliverables and key performance indicators for the SNP team.

About you :

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ph.D. in any of the relevant fields – bacteriology, virology, immunology, infectious diseases, vaccines, or a related discipline or an M.D. or Pharm.D.
• Minimum 10 years post graduate work experience, minimum 5 years experience in Vaccines or Infectious Disease field
• Demonstrated interpersonal and negotiation skills - ability to work with individuals at different levels, to manage through influence
• Experience in public-private partnerships highly preferred
• Agent of change
• Fluent English communication skills, verbal and written; fluency in French a plus
• Ability to work in international settings
• Travel will be required

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.

PursueProgress. Discover 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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