Sanofi

Product Manager - Rare Diseases

Sanofi • $158K — $208K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business, Marketing, or related field; advanced degree (MBA, MSc, PharmD) is a plus.
  • Over 3 years of experience in pharmaceutical marketing, product management, or commercial roles, ideally in rare diseases or specialty care.
  • Strong strategic thinking with a hands-on execution mindset in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to analyze complex clinical and market data to inform commercial actions.
  • Experience in a matrix organization, influencing cross-functional teams without direct authority.
  • Commitment to a patient-centric approach, focused on improving lives of those with rare diseases.
  • Strong communication skills to engage diverse audiences, including healthcare professionals and advocacy groups.
  • Financial acumen for forecasting, budget management, and performance tracking.

Responsibilities

  • Lead brand strategy development and execution for rare disease products throughout their lifecycle.
  • Drive business performance by translating strategic priorities into actionable plans and optimizing outcomes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of brand plans and launch activities.
  • Support launch readiness for pipeline assets, shaping the market and preparing for successful product introductions.
  • Engage with healthcare professionals and patient organizations to deepen understanding of disease and unmet needs.
  • Leverage market research and analytics to inform strategic decisions and support reimbursement discussions.
  • Adapt global strategies to the Canadian market while aligning with broader franchise objectives.
  • Manage tactical execution and agency partners to ensure timely and compliant project delivery.
  • Monitor competitive and policy environments to identify opportunities and risks for Sanofi.
  • Drive innovation initiatives using advanced analytics and emerging technologies to enhance patient access and brand performance.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape the future of rare disease care in Canada.
  • Contribute to dynamic launch opportunities within a rapidly evolving rare disease portfolio.
  • Work at the intersection of science, strategy, and patient impact with expert colleagues.
  • Develop relationships with patient communities and advocacy organizations driving change.
  • Access to career development opportunities, mentorship, and international collaboration.
  • Join a high-performing team united by a mission to improve outcomes for patients with rare diseases.
Full Job Description
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Position Title: Product Manager Rare Diseases

Department: Rare Diseases & Rare Blood Franchise

Location: Toronto, Ontario (Hybrid)

About the Job

Join the team transforming care for people with immune challenges, rare diseases, cancers, and neurological conditions. In Specialty Care, you'll help deliver breakthrough treatments that bring hope to patients with some of the highest unmet needs.

As a Product Manager, Rare Disease within our Specialty Care Canada organization, you will play a critical role in advancing Sanofi's mission to transform the lives of people living with rare diseases. You will help shape and execute brand strategies for innovative therapies, drive commercial performance, partner with cross-functional teams, and contribute to bringing future pipeline assets to patients across Canada.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of science, strategy, and patient impact. You will collaborate with Medical, Market Access, Public Affairs, Sales, and Patient Advocacy teams to deliver meaningful outcomes for patients while supporting the continued growth of Sanofi's Rare Disease business.

Rare Disease is one of Sanofi's three strategic pillars, alongside Immunology and Vaccines. As we continue to strengthen our existing portfolio and prepare for future launches, we are looking for talented individuals who are passionate about innovation, execution excellence, and improving patient outcomes.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development and execution of brand strategy for assigned rare disease products across the product lifecycle, ensuring commercial plans are grounded in deep customer, patient, and market insights.
  • Drive business performance and brand growth by translating strategic priorities into actionable tactical plans, monitoring performance, and identifying opportunities to optimize outcomes for patients and Sanofi.
  • Partner closely with cross-functional teams, including Medical, Market Access, Regulatory, Public Affairs, Patient Support Programs, and Sales, to ensure seamless execution of brand plans and launch activities.
  • Support launch readiness planning for pipeline assets, helping shape the market, identify patient opportunities, and prepare the organization for successful product introductions in Canada.
  • Engage with healthcare professionals, patient organizations, and key stakeholders to deepen disease understanding, identify unmet needs, and ensure strategies reflect the realities of Canadian patients and healthcare systems.
  • Leverage market research, analytics, and real-world evidence to generate insights that inform strategic decisions, strengthen value propositions, and support reimbursement and access discussions.
  • Collaborate with global teams to adapt global strategies to the Canadian environment, ensuring local relevance while maintaining alignment with broader franchise objectives.
  • Manage tactical execution and agency partners, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with all internal and external requirements.
  • Monitor the competitive and policy environment to identify emerging opportunities and risks, proactively recommending actions that strengthen Sanofi's leadership position in rare diseases
  • Drive innovation and digital transformation initiatives by leveraging advanced analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), real-world data, and emerging technologies to generate actionable insights, enhance customer engagement, improve decision-making, and identify new opportunities to accelerate patient identification, access, and brand performance.


About You

  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business, Marketing, or a related discipline; advanced degree (MBA, MSc, PharmD, or equivalent) is considered an asset.
  • Proven experience in pharmaceutical marketing (> 3 years), product management, or commercial roles, preferably in rare diseases, specialty care, biologics, or hospital products.
  • Strong strategic thinking combined with a hands-on execution mindset and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to analyze complex clinical, market, and business information and translate insights into impactful commercial actions.
  • Experience working effectively within a matrix organization and influencing cross-functional teams without direct authority.
  • Demonstrated commitment to a patient-centric approach, with a passion for improving the lives of patients living with rare and complex diseases.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences including healthcare professionals, patient advocacy groups, senior leaders, and global partners.
  • Financial and analytical acumen, including forecasting, budget management, and performance tracking.
  • Bilingualism (English/French) is considered an asset.


As a Product Manager, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Shape the future of rare disease care in Canada by supporting innovative therapies that have the potential to transform patients' lives.
  • Contribute to exciting launch opportunities within one of the industry's most dynamic and rapidly evolving rare disease portfolios.
  • Work at the intersection of science, strategy, and patient impact, partnering with expert colleagues across Medical, Market Access, Public Affairs, and Commercial functions.
  • Develop meaningful relationships with patient communities, healthcare professionals, and advocacy organizations who are driving change for people living with rare diseases.
  • Grow your career within a global biopharmaceutical leader, with access to development opportunities, mentorship, and international collaboration.
  • Join a high-performing and purpose-driven team united by a common mission: improving outcomes for patients and families affected by rare diseases.


This position is for a current vacant role that we are actively hiring for.

Applications received after the official close date will be reviewed on an individual basis.

AI Usage

"Artificial Intelligence" refers to any systems that use automated processes, including algorithms and machine learning, to analyze data and make predictions, inferences, decisions, or recommendations without direct human involvement. These systems may process personal information to identify patterns, improve services, or support decision-making. The Company may use Artificial Intelligence for purposes including, but not limited to, resume screening and hiring, scheduling interviews or meetings, conducting surveys, matching skills with potential job openings, interview scoring, ensuring compliance with regulations applicable to our industry, and activities related to performance evaluation. Information collected and processed by the Company's Artificial Intelligence systems may include the personal information detailed above and calendar availability. It excludes the information collected and processed for monitoring purposes. You should contact Human Resources if you have a question or concern regarding your personal information. You can also contact Canada's Privacy Officer via Sanofi's data subject request portal, Data Subject Rights Webform. The Data Subject Rights Webform can also be used to request access or correction of your personal information and file a complaint.

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The salary range for this position is:
158,200.00 - 208,200.00 (Includes target bonus)
Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefits programs, and additional benefits information can be found through the (CA)LINKOR (US) LINK.

La fourchette salariale pour ce poste est la suivante:
158,200.00 - 208,200.00 (Comprend le bonus cible)
La rémunération finale sera déterminée en fonction de l'expérience démontrée, des compétences, du lieu de travail et d'autres facteurs pertinents. Les employés peuvent être admissibles à participer aux programmes d'avantages sociaux de l'entreprise, et des informations supplémentaires sur les avantages sociaux peuvent être trouvées via le lien

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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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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