Job title: Head, Health System Strategy, Rare Diseases
Location: Cambridge, MA
7 Products + 2 Launches
$2.2B → $3.1B (2030)
2 Direct Reports
Including landmark AATD Therapy, 1H 2027, VENG 2H 2026
Main responsibilities:Health System Strategy & Care Pathway Optimization- Lead integrated health system strategy to accelerate diagnosis, optimize care pathways, and improve treatment access across the rare disease portfolio
- Identify barriers across the patient journey-diagnosis, referral, treatment initiation, reimbursement-and develop targeted, scalable solutions
- Leverage patient journey analytics, health economics, and real-world evidence to guide pathway strategy and institutional engagement
- Champion launch readiness for the landmark AATD therapy (1H 2027) across provider and health system dimensions
- Collaborate with Health System leads across business units; share best practices and leverage common resources
Institutional Partnership & Shared Value Strategy- Identify the shared strategic priorities-the "main thing"-between Sanofi Rare Disease and senior institutional leaders, finding the intersection where patient access goals align with the institution's own clinical, operational, and outcome objectives
- Build trust-based, mutually beneficial partnerships with health system executives, department chairs, and medical directors that go beyond transactional engagement toward genuine value co-creation
- Design and execute collaborative frameworks where Sanofi and institutional partners work toward a common purpose: getting the right rare disease patients diagnosed and treated faster
- Engage senior stakeholders at leading academic medical centers and IDNs to uncover and activate shared opportunities that benefit patients, providers, and the health system
- Navigate Legal & Compliance requirements for all health system partnerships and B2B solutions, ensuring all engagements are structured for sustainability and integrity
Provider Partnerships & B2B Solutions- Build strategic partnerships with health systems, IDNs, and provider organizations across the rare disease landscape
- Design B2B solutions that address health system needs across health information technology (HIT), operations, and patient experience
- Expand key opinion leader relationships to uncover value-creation opportunities and advance rare disease awareness and diagnosis
Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration- Serve as the US Leadership Team subject matter expert on health system dynamics, care delivery trends, and provider engagement strategy
- Integrate health system considerations into launch planning, lifecycle management, and portfolio strategy
- Monitor the competitive landscape and evolving care delivery models in partnership with Business Insights & Solutions
- Build, develop, and lead a high-performing team of 2 direct reports
About youRequired:- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MPH, MS, PhD) strongly preferred
- 10+ years of experience in pharma, biotech, healthcare (medical center or large practice), or payer environment
- 7+ years of leadership experience managing teams and cross-functional initiatives
- Demonstrated expertise in health system/provider strategy and partnerships with IDNs, health systems, and medical groups
- Proven track record in care pathway optimization and patient journey analytics
- Strong business acumen with understanding of health system economics and B2B solutions
- Excellent communication skills with ability to influence and negotiate at the executive level
- Ability to navigate complex, highly regulated environments while managing multiple priorities
Preferred:- Experience in rare disease or specialty therapeutics
- Track record with organized customers and health system partnerships
- Experience with patient journey analytics, health economics, and real-world evidence
- Product launch experience, particularly in rare disease or specialty settings
- Experience with HIT integration and operational solutions for health systems
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.
- Lead health system strategy for a high-growth $2.2B rare disease business with a clear path to $3.1B
- Play a pivotal role in launching a landmark AATD therapy that will transform patient lives
- Join the US Leadership Team and shape strategy across the entire rare disease portfolio
- Partner with leading academic medical centers and health systems to co-create patient value
- Work at the intersection of innovation, patient access, and institutional partnership
- Be part of a mission-driven team chasing the miracles of science to improve patients' lives.
The salary range for this position is:
$232,500.00 - $335,833.33
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.
