Sanofi

Executive Administrative Assistant Gen Meds

Sanofi$76K — $102K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years supporting senior executives in a global, matrixed organization
  • High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Strong business acumen and understanding of market dynamics
  • Exceptional judgment and autonomy in fast-paced environments
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven ability to manage multiple high-stakes priorities under pressure

Responsibilities

  • Act as a trusted advisor to the Head of Gen Med NA, providing insights for decision-making
  • Anticipate business needs and manage priorities across the leadership agenda
  • Manage complex, multi-time-zone calendars, resolving conflicts based on priorities
  • Coordinate leadership team events and strategic planning sessions
  • Handle domestic and international travel logistics with contingency planning
  • Network with EAs and business partners for enhanced execution and information flow
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and manage office expenses

Benefits

  • Commitment to a culturally inclusive workforce
  • Equal opportunity employment
  • Support for career advancement and development
  • Access to employee benefit programs
Full Job Description

Job title: Executive Assistant, Gen Meds

Location: Morristown, NJ

Overview:

The Gen Med Executive Associate serves as a strategic support partner to the Head of General Medicines (Gen Med) North America, one of Sanofi's most critical commercial franchises. This is not a traditional support role — it's a position for someone willing to learn the business, who anticipates needs before they arise, and helps translate leadership priorities into action across a complex, matrixed organization. The successful candidate will operate as an extension of the executive, exercising judgment, managing ambiguity, and driving operational excellence that directly enables the leadership team to focus on growth, patients, and strategic decision-making.

  • Act as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the Head of Gen Med NA, providing context, insights, and recommendations to inform prioritization of topics and decision-making

  • Anticipate business needs and proactively manage competing priorities across the leadership agenda, ensuring alignment with Gen Med NA's strategic objectives

  • Serve as a gatekeeper and air-traffic controller for the executive's time, ensuring focus remains on the highest-impact priorities

Main responsibilities:

Executive & Leadership Team Operations

  • Own the end-to-end management of complex, multi-time-zone calendars, proactively resolving conflicts based on business priority

  • Orchestrate leadership team cadence — business reviews, town halls, off-sites, and strategic planning sessions — including content coordination with cross-functional partners

  • Coordinate complex domestic and international travel with full logistical ownership, including contingency planning

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Relationship Management

  • Build and maintain a strong network with EAs and business partners across Commercial, Medical, HR, Finance, and Global functions to accelerate execution and information flow

  • Represent the Head of Gen Med NA's office with polish and credibility in interactions with senior internal and external stakeholders

  • Facilitate communication and coordination across the extended leadership team to ensure alignment on priorities and messaging

Operational Excellence & Governance

  • Manage confidential and sensitive business information (organizational, financial, personnel) with the highest level of discretion

  • Oversee expense management, and vendor coordination for the leadership office in compliance with Sanofi policy

  • Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency within the Gen Med NA leadership office

  • Support workforce planning logistics, onboarding of senior hires, and organizational announcements

About you

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years of experience supporting senior executives (VP level or above preferred) ideally within a large, matrixed, global organization

  • High school diploma/Bachelor's preferred

  • Demonstrated business acumen — able to understand strategic priorities, market dynamics, and organizational context, not just manage logistics

  • Exceptional judgment and ability to operate with autonomy and discretion in ambiguous, fast-moving situations

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information clearly and concisely

  • Track record of successfully managing multiple high-stakes priorities under pressure

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences, with familiarity with commercial/Gen Med operations

  • Familiarity with Sanofi's internal tools and systems (e.g., Concur, ServiceNow, Workday)

  • Experience operating in a global, multicultural environment across time zones

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience

Competencies:

  • Strategic Thinker — Understands the "why" behind priorities and connects the dots across the business

  • Proactive & Anticipatory — Operates several steps ahead, not reactively

  • Trusted Partner — Builds credibility and influence with senior stakeholders

  • Discreet & High-Integrity — Handles the most sensitive matters with total trust

  • Master Orchestrator — Manages complexity and competing demands with calm precision

  • Adaptable & Resilient — Thrives amid ambiguity and organizational change

  • Continuous Improver — Actively seeks ways to improve efficiency and impact

Sanofi US Services and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive 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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The salary range for this position is:

$36.81 - $49.08

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 

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.
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