Sanofi

Senior Director, Commercial Solutions & Strategic Initiatives

Sanofi$187K — $312K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in medicine or life sciences required; MBA preferred.
  • 10+ years in healthcare and life sciences strategy and commercial operations.
  • Experience executing initiatives in marketing, sales, access, or patient experience.
  • Strong background in digital health and AI applications in healthcare.
  • Proven track record in regulated environments from concept to commercialization.
  • Familiarity with value-based care and payer engagement strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Define and promote a forward-thinking commercialization strategy integrating technology in healthcare.
  • Collaborate with disease and brand teams to translate innovation needs into impactful ideas.
  • Identify opportunities for technology to improve patient care and clinician workflows.
  • Translate healthcare trends into actionable product and solution strategies.
  • Lead design of technology-enabled care tools for impactful clinical decision support.
  • Leverage internal and external partnerships to expedite solution development.
  • Develop business cases to highlight value propositions for various stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Collaborative and future-focused work environment.
  • Opportunities for career growth and international mobility.
  • Comprehensive rewards package recognizing contributions.
  • Extensive health and wellbeing benefits including quality healthcare and wellness programs.
  • At least 14 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave.
Full Job Description
Job title: Senior Director, Commercial Solutions and Strategic Initiatives

Location: Cambridge, MA

Main Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Vision & Frontier Thinking
  • Define and champion a bold, forward-looking strategy for integrating intelligent tools and care pathways into Sanofi's therapeutic portfolio and care delivery ecosystem
  • Work closely with disease / brand teams to understand core business needs and translate innovation opportunities into breakthrough ideas that impact value creation
  • Identify white-space opportunities where technology-enabled solutions can address unmet patient needs, improve clinician workflows, and strengthen care coordination
  • Translate macro healthcare trends - including shifts in care delivery models, reimbursement landscapes, and emerging AI capabilities - into actionable product and solution roadmaps
  • Serve as an internal thought leader on the convergence of therapeutics, technology, and care transformation, helping shape Sanofi's long-term commercial vision

2. Solution Design & Execution Pull-Through
  • Lead end-to-end solution design for technology-powered care tools spanning clinical decision support, workflow optimization, and care coordination that have impact in Sanofi's disease areas and link to broader business objectives
  • Apply deep expertise in product development methodologies combined with disease-area knowledge to drive to problem-solution fit and create measurable value for patients, customers, and Sanofi
  • Build and leverage internal capabilities - including data science, engineering, and clinical expertise - alongside external partnerships with health tech innovators and platform providers to accelerate development
  • Own the full arc of execution: moving solutions from concept through MVP, pilot, and scale - with clear success metrics, operational playbooks, and continuous improvement loops built in from the start

3. Business Case Development & Partner Alliance Management
  • Develop compelling, evidence-based business cases that articulate value propositions for patients, providers, payers, and Sanofi
  • Identify, evaluate, and cultivate strategic partnerships with technology companies, health systems, digital health innovators, and care delivery organizations
  • Lead alliance governance to ensure partnerships deliver mutual value, maintain strategic alignment, and navigate evolving payer and policy landscapes


About You

Background & Experience:
  • Advanced degree in medicine or life sciences (MD, or PhD) required; MBA or equivalent business training a plus
  • 10+ years of progressive experience spanning healthcare and life sciences strategy, product or solution development, and commercial operations
  • Experience in developing and executing initiatives that improve brand performance across marketing, sales, access or patient experience
  • Demonstrated experience in digital health, AI/ML applications in healthcare, or technology-enabled care delivery
  • Track record of bringing products or solutions to life in complex, regulated environments - from concept through commercialization
  • Experience with value-based care models, health system partnerships, or payer and policy engagement

Mindset & Capabilities:
  • Visionary yet pragmatic - able to paint a compelling picture of the future and build the roadmap to get there
  • Thrives in ambiguity; energized by fast-paced, high-growth environments where the playbook doesn't yet exist
  • Builder mentality: biased toward action, prototyping, and learning by doing.


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:
$187,500.00 - $312,500.00

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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