Sanofi

Associate Director Field Deployment

Sanofi$133K — $192K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in quantitative or computer field; MBA preferred.
  • 5+ years in Sales Force Effectiveness (SFE) with a focus on call planning and territory alignment.
  • 6-8 years experience in biotech, pharmaceuticals, or consulting.
  • Strong knowledge of customer engagement KPIs and modern go-to-market models.
  • Proficient with industry-standard datasets (IQVIA DDD, TRx, NRx) and systems (Veeva, Snowflake, Power BI).
  • Hands-on experience with large datasets, using tools like Excel, SAS, SQL, or Snowflake.
  • Excellent presentation and storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and optimization of field force architecture to support brand objectives.
  • Own territory alignment and call planning process, securing cross-functional approvals.
  • Manage field operations calendar to ensure seamless execution of key processes.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Data teams for integrated solutions.
  • Maintain data integrity and operational excellence through governance and QC practices.
  • Leverage data to generate insights for field effectiveness and targeting.
  • Apply analytics to enhance deployment and provide recommendations to senior leadership.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career growth and international moves.
  • Comprehensive rewards package recognizing contributions.
  • Extensive health and wellness benefits including 14 weeks parental leave.
  • Commitment to bringing life-changing treatments to patients and communities.
  • Chance to simplify and modernize biopharma operations.
  • Collaboration with leaders to tackle complex challenges effectively.
  • Access to development opportunities aligned with personal ambition.
Full Job Description
Job title: Associate Director Field Deployment
  • Location: Morristown, NJ


Main Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and optimization of field force architecture, including sizing, structure, and territory alignment to support brand and therapeutic area objectives.
  • Own the end-to-end territory alignment and call planning process, including designing HCP- and HCO-level call plans and securing cross-functional alignment and approvals.
  • Manage the field operations calendar, ensuring seamless execution of key processes such as alignments and call plan.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Business Operations, Data, and IT teams to deliver integrated solutions and support key initiatives (e.g., business reviews, system enhancements, reporting).
  • Maintain high data integrity and operational excellence through strong governance, proactive issue resolution, and rigorous QC/validation practices.
  • Leverage data, including HCP-HCA-HCO affiliation data and industry datasets (e.g., IQVIA DDD, TRx, NRx, NBRx, claims data), to generate insights and improve field effectiveness and targeting strategies.
  • Apply analytics to optimize deployment, enhance field execution, and deliver actionable recommendations to senior leadership.


About You

  • Undergraduate degree is required (preferably in the quantitative or computer field), MBA or advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years of Sales Force Effectiveness (SFE) experience with a focus on call planning and territory alignment in multiple therapeutic areas is required. Minimum 6-8 years of experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or pharma consulting is required.
  • Strong understanding of modern go-to-market models, customer engagement processes, and KPIs, including account-based vs. HCP selling, KAM and GPO strategies, hybrid selling, and field/home office orchestration.
  • Experience with industry-standard datasets (e.g., IQVIA DDD, 867 data, TRx, NRx, NBRx) and systems such as Veeva, Snowflake, and Power BI is preferred; stays current with emerging technologies and methodologies.
  • Hands-on experience analyzing large, complex datasets to solve business challenges using tools such as Excel, SAS, SQL, Snowflake, or Power BI.
  • Exposure to AI and advanced analytics in commercial or field deployment contexts is an advantage.
  • Excellent presentation and storytelling skills, with the ability to communicate insights clearly and effectively.
  • Strong project management capabilities.
  • Familiarity with territory alignment tools (e.g., AlignMix, or AlignStar, or Javelin, or any Salesforce-based solutions) is a plus.
  • Demonstrated commitment to high-quality deliverables through rigorous QC and validation practices.


Why Choose Us

  • Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, futurefocused 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.
  • Make your work count by supporting a company that brings life-changing treatments to millions - and is committed to doing right by patients, communities, and the planet.
  • Drive progress from within by helping simplify, scale, and modernize how a global biopharma business delivers smarter, faster, and more sustainably.
  • Make an impact across borders and functions, collaborating with leaders to turn complex challenges into real-world solutions.
  • Advance your career through stretch roles, cross-functional moves, and development opportunities designed to match your ambition.


The salary range for this position is:
$133.500,00 - $192.833,33

All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the LINK.

About Sanofi

Sanofi is a global pharmaceutical company that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of prescription drugs and vaccines. The company operates in over 170 countries and has a diverse portfolio of products that includes treatments for diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and rare diseases. Sanofi is committed to improving global health and has a strong focus on innovation and sustainability. The company has received numerous awards for its research and development efforts and is recognized as a leader in the pharmaceutical industry.
Learn more about Sanofi
Market Cap
$121.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$12.3 billion
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
+2.5%
Revenue
$37.3 billion
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