Sanofi

Global Rare Diseases Therapeutic Area Head, LSDs and Cablivi

Sanofi$293K — $423K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required; MBA, MS or PhD preferred.
  • 15+ years of diverse pharmaceutical industry experience, specifically in sales, marketing, and business development.
  • Proven leadership in brand management and team development in key markets.
  • Experience managing global brands is preferred.
  • Proven track record in successful product launches in US/key markets.
  • Strong P&L management credibility required.
  • Strong capacity for cross-functional enterprise leadership and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

  • Drive global P&L accountability and lead strategic financial planning for LSD brands.
  • Define and implement brand strategies for LSDs and Cablivi, establishing market leadership.
  • Lead global launch efforts for venglustat, ensuring execution aligns with global strategies.
  • Transform the LSD business by optimizing operational expenditures and utilizing AI for content generation.
  • Oversee supply and demand discussions to ensure patient care continuity and avoid stockouts.
  • Manage supply constraints collaboratively with teams to minimize patient impact.
  • Develop portfolio strategies to enhance market shaping and improve patient engagement with LSDs.

Benefits

  • Collaborative and innovative work environment focused on scientific advancement.
  • Opportunities for career growth through promotions or international moves.
  • Comprehensive rewards package recognizing employee contributions.
  • Wide range of health and wellbeing benefits, including high-quality healthcare and extensive parental leave.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Global Rare Diseases Therapeutic Area Head, LSDs and Cablivi

Location: Cambridge, MA

Reporting to the Global Head of Rare Diseases and as a member of the Global Rare Diseases Franchise Leadership Team (GRDLT), Global Rare Diseases TA Head, LSDs and Cablivi has the responsibility to manage Sanofi's LSD portfolio and Cablivi globally in coordination with markets and global functions.

Key Assets: Fabrazyme, Cerezyme, Cerdelga, venglustat (GD3 and Fabry), Xenpozyme , Myozyme, Nexviazyme, Aldurazyme and Cablivi.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Drive Global P&L accountability and lead strategic and financial planning for brands, developing sales and expense forecasts to maximize portfolio value
  • Define and drive brand strategies for the LSds+ Cablivi portfolio, positioning Sanofi as the leader in LSDs and TTP / Rare disease space across key markets globally
  • Lead the global launch of venglustat in GD3 and Fabry working global functions and in-country teams ensuring execution that maximizes the global strategy to defend and grow our Gaucher and Fabry businesses. Execute the co-positioning narrative for Gaucher and Fabry to maximize value for Sanofi
  • Continue to transform and modernize our LSD business by ensuring global OPEX in-line with brand spending guidelines, go-to-market models are optimized, and content generation is 100% AI-generated
  • Lead all supply and demand discussions with M&S and cross functionally ensuring continuity of care for all patients and avoiding stockout risk
  • Manage all supply constraints working with the M&S team and countries to avoid out-of-stock situations and, more importantly, patient impact
  • Direct all portfolio-level, cross-LSD market shaping, Find , Treat and Maintain LSDs by creating new roles with new perspectives on the team
  • Continue to grow Cablivi in aTTP focusing on patient find initiatives in the key countries
  • Prepare IR for earnings calls by providing clear business updates along with the LSD narrative that captures the opportunities and challenges surrounding the portfolio
  • Build and develop a best-in-class team with a winning culture, and foster strong cross-functional collaboration across the organization
  • Act as a member of the Global Rare Diseases Leadership Team and demonstrate enterprise leadership by sharing best practices, mentoring talent, contributing to franchise-level initiatives and events


About You

Experience & Qualifications:
  • A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree is required. MBA, MS or PhD in life science is preferred
  • Extensive and diverse industry experience: A minimum of 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, across various functions (e.g., sales, marketing, MA, BD, NPP, etc.), including in US/key markets
  • Leadership and brand management: experience in leading teams and brand/portfolio strategies in US/key markets is required
  • Current or prior experience managing global brands is preferred
  • Launch and pre-launch experience: strong track record in successfully launching and pre-launching products in US/key markets is required
  • Strong credibility in P&L management
  • Cross-functional enterprise leadership and strong capacity to drive decision-making with key internal stakeholders is require
  • Stakeholder engagement: ability to advocate for Sanofi's vision, and negotiate and drive value from key partnerships, such as alliances, analysts and the investment community, patient organizations, and scientific institutions is required)
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a matrixed environment with many cross-functional partners including marketing brand teams, market research, market access, medical affairs, business development, regulatory, research & development, manufacturing, finance and legal
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and quickly adjust to changing priorities is essential
  • 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
  • This position may require up to 25% overall travel
  • Valid passport and ability to travel internationally


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 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.


The salary range for this position is:
$293,250.00 - $423,583.33

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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