Sanofi

Global Brand Lead, Oncology

Sanofi$266K — $384K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, marketing, or business required; MBA preferred.
  • 12-15 years in commercial leadership roles in sales, marketing, or market access.
  • Strong expertise in Oncology with multiple prior launches, particularly in solid tumors, GI, or Lung cancer.
  • Proven strategic thinking and curiosity essential for driving innovation.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with R&D and Medical Affairs on Life Cycle Strategy for new pipeline asset.
  • Ensure launch readiness for GI and Lung cancer indications.
  • Represent commercial perspective in R&D clinical development programs.
  • Conduct commercial assessments and identify development opportunities.
  • Develop comprehensive brand strategies based on market insights and stakeholder feedback.
  • Lead execution of commercial strategies across multiple countries.
  • Attract, develop, and manage high-performing teams.

Benefits

  • Participation in employee benefit programs.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Collaboration with top industry experts.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge cancer treatment advancements.
Full Job Description

Job title: Global Brand Lead, Oncology

Location: Cambridge, MA / Morristown, NJ

Position Summary:

The Global Brand Lead will lead the development and implementation of the global strategy for a new pipeline asset in GI and Lung cancers and potential future indications.

The position will be based in Cambridge, MA or Morristown, NJ and will report to the Global Franchise Head, Oncology.

Main Responsibilities:

Pipeline and Life Cycle Management

  • Collaborate closely with R&D, Medical Affairs, Clinical Program Management and the new pipeline asset Global teams to lead Life Cycle Strategy aligned with our leadership ambition

  • Ensure the new pipeline asset is launch ready for all GI and Lung indications and combinations

  • Represent global commercial perspective in LCM and R&D clinical development programs at the GPT

  • Identify development opportunities to drive commercial strategy, conduct commercial assessments and support the development of business cases for potential development investments

Strategy and Promotional Platform

  • Gain insights from the Top 10 markets and from external stakeholders in order to develop the ambition and the overall value proposition for the new pipeline asset (short, mid, and long term) as well as required resources

  • Identify and communicate market drivers & barriers, and best practices

  • Develop the new pipeline asset brand plan and strategy ensuring alignment across key markets

Commercial Strategy Implementation

  • Is accountable for the execution of the defined strategy across countries

  • Set ambitious targets and ensure excellence in execution to exceed in-market and financial expectations for the new pipeline asset in partnership with country teams

  • Build internal and external awareness and impact

  • Contribute to the global Key opinion leader strategy led by medical affairs

  • Engage with external stakeholders on behalf of Sanofi and the new pipeline asset in the GI and Lung portfolio

  • Contribute to the new pipeline asset strategic presence in global oncology congresses

Build and Develop Best in Class Talents

  • Attract and recruit top talents, motivate the team, delegate effectively, celebrate diversity within the team, and manage performance; widely viewed as a strong developer of others

  • Encourage others to share the spotlight and visibly celebrate and support the success of the team

About You

Experience Qualifications:

  • A minimum of a bachelor's degree in life sciences, marketing or business is required. MBA or advanced degree is preferred

  • A minimum of 12-15 years' experience in commercial leadership positions globally and locally in sales, marketing, market access is required.

  • Strong Oncology expertise (solid tumor, GI or Lung), US experience and several previous launches in Oncology are a must

  • Strong strategic thinking skills and curiosity are required

  • Strong collaboration, conceptual and innovation skills required

  • Previous experience in collaborating cross-functional groups, made up of the following: Marketing, Sales, R&D, Medical Affairs, Market Research, Finance, Forecasting, etc.

  • Experience leading without authority in a matrix environment

  • Strong project management expertise

  • Readiness to travel (up to 40% of time domestic and international)

Skills and Competencies:

  • Strong communicator: Communicates a compelling and inspiring vision and sense of purpose. Can translate complex strategic vision into tangible and concrete actionable initiatives

  • Results oriented: Executes flawlessly and is comfortable with ambiguity and adapts with agility. Takes calculated risks and anticipates potential issues. Strong collaboration and solution-oriented leadership. Strong and courageous decision-maker.

  • Relationship-builder and influencer: Inspires trust through empathy and authenticity. Empowers and recognizes others to create powerful relationships and networks. Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Seen as a valued voice with relevant insights to the business and stakeholders

  • Change Agent: Leader in an ever-evolving environment, with demonstrated use of change management strategies/tactics to influence new ways of thinking and working

  • Political savviness: Ability to navigate through complex and competing priorities, while remaining focused on the big picture

  • Conflict management: Manages conflict with composure and demonstrates managerial courage

  • Cultural transformation: Embodies Sanofi's Take the Lead behaviors to support a cultural transformation

The salary range for this position is:

$266,250.00 - $384,583.33

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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