Job Title: Senior Director, New Product Planning - Hematology

Location: Bridgewater, NJ or Cambridge, MA (hybrid - 2/3 days on site)

About the Job

The Senior Director, New Product Planning (NPP) reports to the Head of NPP for Sanofi Genzyme's MS, Oncology and Immunology franchise and will be embedded within the Oncology therapeutic area working closely with the Head of Sanofi Genzyme's Global Oncology Franchise. He/she will serve as the primary commercial liaison with program teams within the Oncology development organization, responsible for providing commercial leadership on projects from pre-clinical through proof of concept. He/she will also partner closely with Business Development and M&A teams to provide commercial assessments of external opportunities. Theposition is based in Cambridge, MA unless otherwise agreed to by the Head of NPP.

• Develop the commercial strategy for early-stage development programs
  
• Provide global commercial franchise leadership on cross-functional project teams within the Oncology R&D organization
  
• Lead commercial assessments of external business development and M&A opportunities
  
• Conduct and refine market assessments to gain a clear understanding of current and future unmet needs and market dynamics
  
• Lead the development of target product profiles for early-stage R&D programs, based on thorough understanding of market dynamics and potential future trends
  
• Lead development of commercial forecasts for internal programs and external opportunities in close collaboration with the Forecasting team
  
• Understand and communicate requirements for registration, reimbursement, and differentiation required for the successful commercialization of new products
  
• Liaise extensively with internal and external experts to evaluate products, pathways, and treatment approaches
  
• Translate key insights from scientific experts (internal R&D colleagues + external opinion leaders) into clear, actionable strategies for the franchise
  
• Contribute to the long-term commercial strategy of the franchise and ensure early R&D activities are in line with global franchise strategies
  

• Bachelor's Degree required; MBA, MS or PhD preferred
  
• 10+ years of relevant biopharmaceutical industry experience, including in-line marketing experience in Hematology and an in-depth understanding of the therapeutic area
  

• Experience in new product planning / early commercialization a plus
  
• Collaborative, team player with strong leadership and cross-functional team building capabilities
  
• Strong scientific background and ability to engage credibly with internal and external stakeholders around scientific topics
  
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including ability to synthesize and deliver a clear overview of the strategy, opportunity and risks for Sanofi executives
  
• Strong analytical, organizational and project management skills
  
• Valid passport and ability to travel internationally approximately 20% of the time
  

• 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.