Director Global Launch Strategy- Immunology, Respiratory and Gastroenterology

Company: Sanofi
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: March 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Title : Franchise Launch Excellence (FLEX) Lead, Global Immunology, Respiratory and Gastroenterology Location: Cambridge, MA About the Job Sanofi currently has one of the most robust pipelines in the industry. Sanofis goal is to optimize the value of our pipeline and to become the leading healthcare company recognized for best-in-class launches and portfolio growth. Sanofi is focused on modernizing and optimizing our approach to launches. This transition aims to avoid the duplication of resources, standardize our launch processes and tools, accelerate our key capabilities development, and foster an entrepreneurial spirit by seeking improvement throughout every phase of launch readiness. As part of our efforts to be recognized for best-in-class launches, Sanofi has established a new Global Launch Excellence Center of Excellence (CoE). As key members of the CoE, the newly created Franchise Launch Excellence (FLEX) role will be responsible for partnering with the Global Respiratory TA Head & Global Gastroenterology TA Head to develop a launch strategy and plan that matches the ambition of the brand with an understanding of opportunities in the market and the needs of the business. The FLEX role will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of a new launch blueprint that is consistent across all assets. The FLEX Lead for Respiratory & Gastroenterology will work with the cross-functional team to drive an innovative and best-in-class launch across the Respiratory and Gastroenterology portfolios. The teams are working to transform how assets are launched, especially disease state education and market shaping activities. 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: The FLEX Lead for Respiratory & Gastroenterology will be responsible for the following: Launch Strategy Support Partner with Global TA Leads and Teams to develop and deliver best in industry launch strategic plan Inspire, guide and monitor key affiliates to ensure all relevant global markets are prepared to launch. Organize Global Brand Team meetings and outputs, ensuring follow-up on actions cross functionally. Meets with functional experts to gain insight, foster cross functional communication and drive results. Develops and leverages launch insights to optimize launch planning across the asset lifecycle Launch Plan Oversight and Execution Oversees the development and execution of the Sanofi Integrated Launch Capabilities (SILC) framework. Inspires local launch plans that include innovation, efficiency and stakeholder focused problem solving. Optimizes launch plans by providing guidance on benchmarks, capabilities, and launch team structure. Inspires adoption of best practices across markets. Partners with Digital Teams to implement an enhanced digital ecosystem, including AI technologies. Optimizes the approach to launch governance and oversight to drive consistency, simplification, and efficiencies. Launch Management Tracking and Reporting Responsible for TA interactions with Sanofi Integrated Launch Capabilities [SILC] teams and tools. Responsible for Launch Readiness Reviews (LRR) organization, facilitation, cross-functional support and preparation, across Global and Wave 1 affiliates. Tracks and reports progress on launches according to launch plans. Responsible for identifying capabilities of the global and country teams to drive a best-in-class launch and identifies gaps for upskilling as needed Responsible for launch project management activities, managing relationships and resources with the hubs as needed. Contributes to launch simulations to assess the brands go-to market strategy and operational readiness for launch. Contributes to the development of launch updates for internal audiences, including regular status reporting to the Executive Launch Committee. Contributes to the establishment of benchmarked pre-launch, launch and post-launch KPIs in line with brand strategy and responsible for tracking and reporting of the defined metrics in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Responsible for the alignment between SILC KPIs and brand KPIs in partnership with the Global Respiratory & Gastroenterology TA Heads/Indication Leads Embeds and shares innovative launch practices from different therapeutic areas. Partners in the development of launch curriculum to upskill internal teams on critical go-to-market capabilities About You Work Experience: 8 years commercialization expertise (commercial/medical), including product launches and managing complex projects 3 years leading cross functional teams 2 years of Global experience 2 years of Local (in country) experience Preference will be given to those with US / major market launch experience. Deep understanding of launch excellence drivers, launch readiness framework and building BIC capabilities Experienced in leading large, cross-functional matrix teams and influencing without authority Agile mindset to ensure the team is working at the correct pace while remaining goal oriented. Ability to leverage networks, to develop people, coach & give feedback, empower people. Ability to lead change while achieving business goals & objectives. Challenge the status quo. Be persistent and resilient. Relocation assistance available. Skills and Competencies: Critical Thinking: Strong ability to integrate various parts of a project and identify priorities, develops success metrics, measures and analyzes progress, develops new approaches to deliver results. People Leadership: Engages and leverages everyones strengths, ensures active communication; Demonstrates a high-level drive, passion and ambition for optimal result. Sets high standards and Expectations. Shares authority and responsibility. Relationship and Influence: Inspires trust through empathy and authenticity. Empowers and recognizes others to create powerful and trusted relationships while challenging the status quo. Effective stakeholder management. Project management: Ability to execute project plans, communicate effectively, track progress, identify issues, proactively ideate solutions, mitigate risks. Personal Characteristics : Accountability, innovation, creativity, initiative, stress management, fast learner, result orientation, ability to work on ones own continuous improvement; listening skills, co-creating with the different teams, GBUs and with key geographies. 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 its 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. GD-SG LI-GZ LI-Onsite vhd 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.

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